Dunne's Weekly

The essence of politics is often described as about the contest of ideas. But really the political process is primarily about the pursuit an...

In the wake of last week's election some have asked why no consideration has been given to a grand coalition between National and Labour...

The last National Party campaign leaflet received in my letterbox this week urged me to "Please party vote National". Unlike the b...

It has not been a good week for civil liberties in New Zealand. First was the Police’s confirmation that their Tactical Response model lau...

Chris Hipkins demonstrated enthusiasm borne of desperation in the second leaders' debate this week. After his lack lustre performance in...

In the wake of the first pre-election televised leaders’ debate the commentariat has reacted with predictable banality. The focus, masquerad...

The relief in some political and economic quarters that the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) released earlier this week is no...