Category : Opinion
Author: Geoffrey Miller

Opinion - Russia's invasion of Ukraine changes everything - for the world, but also for New Zealand.

The scale and sheer audacity of Vladimir Putin's aggression leaves little room for nuance.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/462363/geoffrey-miller-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-could-change-new-zealand-s-foreign-policy
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News
Author: Michael Hall

Former senior figures have accused the Greens of jettisoning core principles as party discontent surfaces over its co-operation agreement in government.

Ex-MPs Sue Bradford and Catherine Delahunty say the agreement makes no sense and that the party's position in government amounts to a failure of leadership.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/01/greens-rift-multiple-members-walk-away-accusing-party-of-being-labour-s-little-friends.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : Opinion
Author: Nicholas Dynon

As the West laments a global decline in its version of democracy, China suggests its own brand of democracy as a replacement. It’s part of an increasingly contested space, writes Nicholas Dynon, at the discursive end of great power competition.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2021/12/16/democracy-declining-or-being-redefined/
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News
Author: Anneke Smith

New Zealand's condemnation of Hong Kong's Legislative Council elections reflects a "hardening stance" towards China, says a leading defence analyst.

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta on Tuesday joined her Five Eyes counterparts to express "grave concern" over the erosion of democratic elements of the new electoral system.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/458594/something-has-shifted-in-nz-s-security-and-foreign-policy-for-china-says-analyst
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News
Author: Jamie Ensor

New Zealand has joined its Five Eyes partners in expressing "grave concern over the erosion of democratic elements" in Hong Kong following the city's election over the weekend, the outcome of which was largely influenced by Beijing.

The Chinese National People's Congress earlier this year made a number of significant changes to the electoral system in Hong Kong which critics said undermined the autonomy the city was promised when it was transferred from Britain to China in 1997 under the 'one country, two systems model'.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/12/new-zealand-joins-five-eyes-partners-in-expressing-grave-concerns-after-hong-kong-election-sends-message-to-china.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News

A Republican Senator in the US state of Arizona has come under fire for calling New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern "Lenin with hair".

Wendy Rogers shared a video on Twitter of Ardern speaking virtually to world leaders as part of the Summit for Democracy last week, where the Prime Minister talked about COVID-19 misinformation and why her Government had introduced New Zealand's public interest journalism fund.  

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/republican-senator-wendy-rogers-under-fire-for-calling-jacinda-ardern-lenin-with-hair.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News
Author: Lydia Lewis & Jamie Ensor

Judith Collins may be backing Christopher Luxon as the next leader of the National Party, but her endorsement likely holds little sway with her caucus colleagues after her recent actions, one political commentator says.

Just hours after receiving a vote of no confidence from National MPs, former leader Collins told Newshub's Amelia Wade there were likely going to be a "couple of candidates" vying for her old job. Newshub understands the challengers could include Luxon, Mark Mitchell and Simon Bridges.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/11/judith-collins-backing-of-christopher-luxon-likely-has-little-sway-after-appalling-process-political-commentator.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
Category : News
Author: Scott Palmer

National MP Simon Bridges has been demoted and relieved of his portfolio responsibilities.

Leader Judith Collins says it follows an "allegation of serious misconduct" relating to his interaction with a caucus colleague.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/11/simon-bridges-demoted-stripped-of-portfolios-after-allegation-of-serious-misconduct-with-female-caucus-colleague.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive