Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts

World Politics: The rise of the Greens

Green parties move into the mainstream. Although not yet a global phenomenon, the Green movement is coming of age.

New Zealand: How could Labour have got it so wrong?

And how can they put it right? Elect someone with charisma next time, but maybe that's easier said than done!

New Zealand: The morning after a Great Victory

As Kiwis awake hungover after the mother of all celebration parties, what effect will the great RWC victory have on morale?

World: Occupy Wall Street goes global

Demonstrations in eighty cities. Individuals take first tentative steps to pressure the banking system, as this movement evolves.

New Zealand: Is a Christian Conservative coalition emerging?

Kiwi Party won't stand candidates in November, as Christian democrats join the Conservatives. Is a new right in evidence?

World: on credit watch

Even individuals need a credit rating, so when countries get downgraded it's deadly serious. Spain's the latest to feel the pressure.