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New Zealand politics
November 03, 2020
New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence
By Grant Wyeth
Despite all the positive advances New Zealand has achieved, the prevalence of violence against women and children remains a persistent scourge.
March 26, 2020
Jacinda Ardern’s Re-Election Woes
By Joshua Mcdonald
Will New Zealanders stay with Ardern or succumb to the global rise of populism and nationalism?
January 29, 2020
New Zealand’s Ardern Will Seek Re-election in Sept. 19 Vote
By Associated Press
Jacinda Ardern will face a steep challenge from the National Party's Simon Bridges.
April 02, 2019
New Zealand Lawmakers Pass Initial Vote for New Gun Controls
By Nick Perry
New gun controls are expected to become law by mid-April, within a month after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
March 09, 2018
New Zealand’s Ardern Tours Polynesia, What About the Politics?
By Grant Wyeth
Ostensibly to survey cyclone damage, the prime minister’s trip also underscores Wellington’s refocusing on its Pacific Island relationships.
November 15, 2017
Strange Bedfellows Down Under
By Jack Edward Effron
New Zealand's new coalition government is likely to have a short shelf life.
October 19, 2017
Kiwi Surprise: New Zealand Tilts Left
By Anthony Fensom
Thanks to an unexpected coalition, Labor's Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's new prime minister.
September 25, 2017
New Zealand's Next Government: What's at Stake?
By David Capie
Expect continuity out of New Zealand's foreign policy, despite recent domestic political turbulence.
August 23, 2017
A Bark But No Bite: Examining New Zealand’s Last General Election
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat talks to Jack Vowles about New Zealand politics.
December 13, 2016
Meet Bill English, New Zealand’s New Prime Minister
By Grant Wyeth
English has been the architect of many of New Zealand’s successful policies. Now he steps to the front.
December 06, 2016
Say It Ain't So: New Zealand Prime Minister Calls It Quits
By Anthony Fensom
Australia in particular laments John Key's surprise decision to resign.
December 03, 2016
Immigration, Housing Key Issues as New Zealand Enters Election Year
By Taran Molloy
A look at the debates likely to shape New Zealand's upcoming elections.
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