Politics
Tackling the Chinese community's poor representation in NZ politics
It's easier to point to the overall lack of Chinese lawmakers in New Zealand's parliament than it is to identify a particular reason for their absence.
Election updates from 11 September
A milestone has passed on the election calendar with the formal writ being issued for the 2023 General Election to be held. Look back at RNZ's blog for what happened on Monday.
Carcass: picking over the bones of cultural policy over 2023 election year
In a 2023 election campaign special, panel series ‘Carcass’ provides you lively banter on where arts and politics did and didn’t meet on the hustings. Audio
The history of Asian representation in NZ's Parliament
From one MP in 1996 to eight in 2020, Asian lawmakers are steadily growing in number in the country's legislature.
Asian lawmakers eye greater representation in Parliament on back of list rankings
The next NZ Parliament could contain the largest-ever contingent of politicians with Asian heritage if current polling numbers hold steady over the final six weeks of the campaign.
First-time Asian voters embrace New Zealand's democratic process
Approximately 200,000 residents nationwide are expected to vote for the first time in the upcoming election after receiving fast-track residency visas in 2021.
Anti co-governance website using 'quite deceitful' tactics
Hobson's Pledge is accused of 'astroturfing' in its campaign designed to recruit new migrants.
Asian voters highlight the cost of living and crime as top election concerns
The economy, education, immigration and racism are also flagged as issues of note in a survey of the top three Asian electorates in New Zealand.
Asian voters highlight the cost of living and crime as top election concerns
The economy, education, immigration and racism are also flagged as issues of note in a survey of the top three Asian electorates in New Zealand
Labour pledges to halve number of vape stores nationwide
The Labour Party says it will limit the number of vape stores nationwide to 600 and introduce a licensing regime if re-elected, in a fresh bid to crack down on youth vaping.
National's yin and yang v Labour's frugal fear factor
Analysis: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how the two main parties plan to use fear, frugality and friendliness to win your vote.
…Crime a hot topic for Auckland Central's political candidates
Crime, housing and transport were the hot topics at Wednesday night's political debate in Auckland Central.
Crime a hot topic for Auckland Central's political candidates
Crime, housing and transport were the hot topics at Wednesday night's political debate in Auckland Central.
Missing in Action: Kingmakers, popular leaders, tax policy & something to believe in
The election is just two months away. 10 weeks. 72 days. Caucus returns looking at what's distinct about this campaign - no kingmaker, missed opportunities, weaker majors and stronger minor parties,
…Week in Politics: Kiri Allan's out, wealth tax keeps haunting Hipkins
The implications of Kiri Allan's downfall, David Parker gives up revenue and National says Labour's tax policy includes removing GST from fruit and vegetables.
Political analysis: IRD report on tax paid by ultra rich
New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.
National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a… Audio