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Image: Chris Hipkins is no stranger to travelling on two wheels, having previously tackled the roughly 30km commute from Upper Hutt to Parliament by bicycle. His familiarity with cycling offers a striking contrast to Christopher Luxon’s more critical comments about Wellington’s cycle lanes. (Chris Hipkins / Facebook)
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Chris Hipkins has cycled to Parliament, Christopher Luxon has criticised Wellington Cycle Lanes, and the contrast is unmistakable

OPINION: There is something refreshingly ordinary about a political leader on a bicycle. Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins has done it for years. He recently posted a photo on…
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Image: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner and its biggest source market for international students. (Getty Images)
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Open Letter to the Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of Corporation New Zealand

OPINION: Dear Mr. Prime Minister, greetings from one of the more awkward shareholders in the enterprise formerly known as Aotearoa New Zealand. I hope this letter finds you well, ideally…
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Image: Paul Henry’s Dunedin political event became a test of his and ACT’s 'free speech' credentials after Mike “Chewie” Bennett was removed and later arrested following a challenge from the floor during a Q+A session. (Supplied / ACT)
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The uncomfortable test of ‘Free Speech’ when Paul Henry’s political event turned challenging

OPINION: The incident involving Mike “Chewie” Bennett and ACT candidate Paul Henry in Dunedin raises a question that deserves more attention than asking whether Bennett behaved appropriately. What does ACT…
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Image: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a government he leads after the 2026 general election would formally recognise Palestine and support sanctions on Israel, arguing New Zealand should apply international law consistently. (Supplied / Labour Office)
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Chris Hipkins is right to put International Law at the forefront of New Zealand’s Foreign Policy

OPINION: Chris Hipkins is right to put international law at the forefront of New Zealand’s response to the alleged genocide happening in the Gaza strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.…
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Image: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s apologies ring hollow when people lost essential income because a welfare system he defended failed to process its own reviews. (Supplied)
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Christopher Luxon’s welfare crackdown is punishing people trapped in a broken system

OPINION: Christopher Luxon can apologise as many times as he likes, but apologies do not put dignity back into a welfare system increasingly defined by punishment. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter…
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Image: A voting sign symbolises Māori political participation amid growing debate over trust, representation and the power of the vote as the 2026 general election nears. (Supplied / Electoral Commission)
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Census distrust and the power of the vote: Political disengagement risks making whānau less visible in the systems

OPINION: For many Māori, voting can feel like a familiar cycle of hope, disappointment and broken promises from a government that feels out of touch. Election campaigns arrive with promises…
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