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NZ Labour Party: last election's leftovers
Just throw 'em in the microwave!
1 hr ago • Grant Duncan PhD
Iran: is another Revolution happening?
And should the US intervene?
Jan 15 • Grant Duncan PhD
The National Party fails to deliver
But can they get re-elected anyway?
Jan 11 • Grant Duncan PhD
2026: the political minefield ahead
Issues that could explode as the 2026 election approaches
Jan 4 • Grant Duncan PhD
2025: a forgettable year
A year when principles got thrown out the window.
Dec 7, 2025 • Grant Duncan PhD
Will Chris Hipkins come back as PM?
What does he offer Kiwis to make them want him back?
Nov 30, 2025 • Grant Duncan PhD
Christopher Luxon, PM – but for how long?
And The Great Big Free Speech Debate grinds on
Nov 26, 2025 • Grant Duncan PhD
ACC uses AI: Should we be shocked?
And the Epstein case shows how low some academics will stoop to fund their precious dreams.
Nov 23, 2025 • Grant Duncan PhD
Politics Happens
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