Credit Where No Credit Is Due

While reporters are right to argue that the unprecedented emergency powers of the state require serious scrutiny and that this is of huge public interest, it seems unrealistic that a news-making process that is highly adapted to support partisan shit-flinging and horse race coverage is fit for purpose in this new information environment.

Kyle ChurchApril 11, 2020

Shutting Down versus Locking Down

There is a major substantive difference between shutting down and locking down, a difference elided by much of the debate about going to Level 4.

Kyle ChurchMarch 23, 2020

A State-owned Electricity Network Is Possible

A state-owned electricity network is possible, and is a crucial part of future-proofing our economy while protecting the dignity of our communities.

Kyle ChurchMarch 21, 2020

Supercharge the Stimulus: Wipe student debt now

In response to the devastating economic conditions wrought by COVID-19, New Zealand’s government has announced a fiscal stimulus package of ambition, surpassing that of other governments (e.g. Australia), and indeed surpassing the ambition of New Zealand governments for decades. Regardless, it falls short of a ‘new social contract’… Labour have an opportunity to change Aotearoa's trajectory over the coming years, by dealing with the issue of student debt.

Kyle ChurchMarch 19, 2020

Simon’s Dream: The enduring appeal of National in the Twenty-Twenties

While Bridges’ personal support languishes behind that of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, National continues to poll higher than Labour. It is clear that a significant number of New Zealanders would vote for party over leader.

Kyle ChurchFebruary 8, 2020