David Farrar
Brian Easton says the Coalition Government has already used up what first-term room it had in the economy
10th Jun 24, 9:10am
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Brian Easton says the Coalition Government has already used up what first-term room it had in the economy
Brian Easton is impressed by how effective the Taxpayers' Union has been. He looks at their recipe of how to run a successful pressure group
3rd Jun 24, 9:24am
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Brian Easton is impressed by how effective the Taxpayers' Union has been. He looks at their recipe of how to run a successful pressure group
The latest Taxpayers' Union poll shows NZ First could be back in parliament with Winston Peters at the helm of a 7-person caucus
10th Aug 23, 4:03pm
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The latest Taxpayers' Union poll shows NZ First could be back in parliament with Winston Peters at the helm of a 7-person caucus
Chris Trotter wonders whether provincial and conservative New Zealanders will embrace diversity and multiculturalism with the same fervour as their fellow citizens in Grey Lynn and Wadestown
8th Apr 19, 8:24am
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Chris Trotter wonders whether provincial and conservative New Zealanders will embrace diversity and multiculturalism with the same fervour as their fellow citizens in Grey Lynn and Wadestown
Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand
14th Feb 18, 5:06pm
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Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand
National's Joyce dismisses Nicky Hager's 'Dirty Tricks' book as nothing new and wild conspiracy; Greens lay complaints alleging corruption
14th Aug 14, 12:23pm
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National's Joyce dismisses Nicky Hager's 'Dirty Tricks' book as nothing new and wild conspiracy; Greens lay complaints alleging corruption
Opinion: Jumping on an offensive joke to force an apology may be good tactics, but hypersensitivity is dreary
7th Nov 11, 11:19am
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Opinion: Jumping on an offensive joke to force an apology may be good tactics, but hypersensitivity is dreary
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Why the mixed ownership model doesn't work; Labour World Cup coup?; Matt Nolan's tax policy; 'Future' aging population problem here now; Cartoons
9th Sep 11, 9:19am
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Why the mixed ownership model doesn't work; Labour World Cup coup?; Matt Nolan's tax policy; 'Future' aging population problem here now; Cartoons
Opinion: John Pagani looks at some lessons for New Zealand from former UK PM Tony Blair
29th Jul 11, 4:00pm
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Opinion: John Pagani looks at some lessons for New Zealand from former UK PM Tony Blair
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Make Cactus Kate Revenue Minister; Disgraceful insurance co behaviour; Groser's free trade hypocracy; The dictatorial IRB
1st Jul 11, 8:38pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Make Cactus Kate Revenue Minister; Disgraceful insurance co behaviour; Groser's free trade hypocracy; The dictatorial IRB
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Why are Ministers different?; Quake insurance claim backlog; Why the Westpac hooha is off the mark; Bob Clarkson cartoons
3rd Jun 11, 11:32am
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Why are Ministers different?; Quake insurance claim backlog; Why the Westpac hooha is off the mark; Bob Clarkson cartoons
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's SOE sale warning; Nash asks where are the jobs coming from?; Farrar says budget 'astute'; Kenny Rogers; Cartoons
20th May 11, 1:16pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's SOE sale warning; Nash asks where are the jobs coming from?; Farrar says budget 'astute'; Kenny Rogers; Cartoons
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Will wages be hit by employer KiwiSaver contribution hike?; Labour's gutter politics; Happy birthday National
13th May 11, 2:44pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Will wages be hit by employer KiwiSaver contribution hike?; Labour's gutter politics; Happy birthday National
Alex's politico economic blogroll: Crampton on why a youth minimum wage was good; Brownlee's caravan failure; John 'rates hike' Banks a joke for ACT
6th May 11, 2:44pm
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Alex's politico economic blogroll: Crampton on why a youth minimum wage was good; Brownlee's caravan failure; John 'rates hike' Banks a joke for ACT
Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
21st Apr 11, 10:22am
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Nolan says quit whining over CPI; Heine on how to get Act back on track; Bomber says Goff's still in the game
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's take on paying for quake; PSA fail; 5 tips for Labour election success; Cactus defends Hotchin?
8th Apr 11, 1:24pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Crampton's take on paying for quake; PSA fail; 5 tips for Labour election success; Cactus defends Hotchin?
Alex's political-economic blogroll: Christchurch anger grows; Farrar's market mover; Tax dope to pay for quake; Greens' Clendon attacks productivity group
1st Apr 11, 6:48pm
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Alex's political-economic blogroll: Christchurch anger grows; Farrar's market mover; Tax dope to pay for quake; Greens' Clendon attacks productivity group
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Farrar doubts TPP with US; Robertson on food stress; Crampton wants to sue everyone
21st Mar 11, 2:41pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Farrar doubts TPP with US; Robertson on food stress; Crampton wants to sue everyone
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
4th Mar 11, 12:24pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Left & right fight over Wff; Crampton's US free trade worries; Collins next Nat leader?; Charlie Chaplin
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: 'I picked the double-dip'; Kerr says it's all Sue Bradford's fault; Why Lesbians earn more; Farrar on ACC's non-privatisation
24th Dec 10, 1:42pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: 'I picked the double-dip'; Kerr says it's all Sue Bradford's fault; Why Lesbians earn more; Farrar on ACC's non-privatisation
Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Gareth Morgan's wet dream; the left's PPP tennis; thank God for a floating Kiwi$
3rd Dec 10, 7:37pm
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Alex's politico-economic blog roll: Gareth Morgan's wet dream; the left's PPP tennis; thank God for a floating Kiwi$
The politico-economic blog roll: Groser "far fetched"; Key wanted NZ to be like Ireland; Roger Kerr thinks supply and demand will save us from peak oil
26th Nov 10, 3:20pm
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The politico-economic blog roll: Groser "far fetched"; Key wanted NZ to be like Ireland; Roger Kerr thinks supply and demand will save us from peak oil