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The political debate over race, culture and identity

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Brent Edwards Thu, 26 Feb 2026
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National infrastructure plan poses challenge to political parties

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Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Edwards on Politics
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Brent Edwards Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Edwards on Politics
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Can we afford to wait for consensus on coping with the climate?

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Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Feb 2026
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Lessons Nicola Willis might learn from the 2023 Budget

ANALYSIS: Governments face problems trying to save money for a rainy day, when rainy days come so often.

Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Edwards on Politics
20

Dealing with the erratic behaviour of US President Donald Trump

ANALYSIS: New Zealand has largely remained silent, but for how long?

Brent Edwards Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Edwards on Politics
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Looking forward to an election year of political posturing

ANALYSIS: The speeches begin next week, with Parliament resuming sitting the week after.

Brent Edwards Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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The IRD’s conduct raises questions about public sector integrity

The Auditor-General’s Office says trust in the public sector underpins a Government’s ability to govern.

Brent Edwards Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Edwards on Politics
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Measuring the volatility of the Coalition Government

ANALYSIS: New Zealand’s score on the political risk index only increased from 16 to 18.3 out of 100.

Brent Edwards Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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