Unemployment New Zealand: the numbers, the regions, the politics
The number of New Zealanders either out of work or wanting more work are up. Way up, writes…
Why is the Free Speech Union suddenly so involved in the Medical Council?
Two new appointments to the Medical Council raise an obvious question and competing issues around free speech, writes…
A Green Party ‘for all of us’?
A look inside the policy and pronouncements of this weekend’s Green Party AGM, from Henry Oliver in today’s…
Who’s going to make the council amalgamation deadline? And what happens to those that don’t
With just over a fortnight until the deadline, the question is no longer whether all regions will meet…
The Greens propose a state-owned energy company
It says ‘Kiwipower’ would solve our current affordability and supply problems, writes Henry Oliver in today’s excerpt from…
Business is booming (if you’re a car park)
In today’s excerpt from The Bulletin, Madeleine Chapman takes stock of one area that’s raking in money: council…
Our mental health services are improving – unless you’re young, Māori, Pasifika or disabled
The Wellbeing Commission’s latest report shows measurable gains in New Zealand’s mental health system – but the picture…
The LNG levy is dead – but who will pay remains a mystery
The government has scrapped its plan to fund New Zealand’s proposed LNG import terminal via a levy on…
Increasing anger over government’s approach to Māori rights
A series of actions by the coalition government has drawn criticism this week, with iwi leaders, health experts…
Former Metro editor Henry Oliver joins The Spinoff
The new Bulletin editor starts tomorrow. Henry Oliver is joining The Spinoff as the new editor of weekday…
The superannuation debate is back – but reform looks like a non-starter
With NZ First blocking any change on the right and the left reluctant to touch a valued benefit,…
The Opportunity Party is having a moment
TOP has a new policy platform, a new leader and a newly curious supporter base. After a decade…