Labour MP Deborah Russell’s knitting caused a stir in parliament. But the humble craft has a long history as a tool for protest, solidarity and political change.
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The government’s proposed workplace safety reforms aim to create simpler rules for employers. Critics argue they may also move risk onto workers.
By ignoring a Supreme Court ruling on prisoner voting rights, the NZ government is undermining one of the few constitutional protections against executive over-reach.
As the deadline approaches for Te Pāti Māori MPs to appear before the Privileges Committee, the place of tikanga in our democratic institutions is the real issue.
While Māori have seen a steady increase in representation in parliament since the beginning of MMP, other ethnic minorities have experienced uneven growth. The new parliament will see a step back.
The 2023 general election is already shaping up as an MMP classic. Add the All Blacks’ World Cup fortunes to the mix and the only thing to expect is the unexpected.
Some New Zealanders say the government’s COVID-19 response has violated their rights, but do freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights trump the rest of the legal framework?
The de-escalation strategy of Canadian police didn’t shift the protesters in Ottawa. With public confidence in the New Zealand police on the line, the political ramifications are serious.
With the occupation of parliament grounds entering its second week, police walk a thin blue line between enforcing the law and not inflaming the situation.
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi has won the right not to wear a tie in parliament — his party’s legacy can’t end there.
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Adjunct Professor, Stout Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University of Technology, Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
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Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Senior Lecturer in Police Studies, University of Tasmania
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PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor in Political Theory, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor of History, Dean of Graduate Studies, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Research Affiliate, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago