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The tortured path of RMA reform

ANALYSIS: More policy lurches seem likely without some form of political consensus.

Brent Edwards Thu, 26 Sep 2024
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Can Labour develop a coherent and credible tax and fiscal plan?

ANALYSIS: It sold a capital gains tax policy badly in 2011 and 2014, fudged it in 2017 and avoided it in 2020 and 2023.

Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Edwards on Politics
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Sir Michael Cullen’s legacy continues to grow

ANALYSIS: Super Fund shows benefit of a long-term view, rather than being distracted by short-term political calculations.

Brent Edwards Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Edwards on Politics

The difficulty of forging political consensus on transport

ANALYSIS: Costs will go up as motorists face higher taxes, congestion charges and toll roads.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Edwards on Politics
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Select committee proves its worth on fast-track legislation

ANALYSIS: Criticism at the committee forced the Government to have a rethink and make changes.

Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Edwards on Politics
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Balancing dialogue and diplomacy with defence capability

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says risk of conflict in the region has risen but it is not inevitable.

Brent Edwards Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Edwards on Politics
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The investment challenges posed by a growing population

ANALYSIS: Successive governments have tinkered with immigration but not developed a comprehensive population policy.

Brent Edwards Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Edwards on Politics
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Political tactics distract from substance of policies

ANALYSIS: Parents of school children or patients needing lifesaving medicines have no interest in the politics.

Brent Edwards Thu, 08 Aug 2024
Edwards on Politics
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Will talks on climate action lead to outcomes or more hot air?

ANALYSIS: Climate Change Commission warns New Zealand’s emissions budgets are at risk.

Brent Edwards Thu, 01 Aug 2024
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