Year: 2026

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Quadrant

When the Party Was Home

29/09/2026
Recent polling indicates that One Nation leads the Coalition in Australia, with both traditional parties losing popular support. The article reflects on the decline of established political parties, paralleling similar trends in Germany, Britain, and New Zealand. It highlights changes in political engagement, community ties, and decision-making processes as parties become more transactional and less rooted in social structures. This shift raises questions about the stability and efficacy of contemporary politics.

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Insights

Why we spoke up

25/09/2026
Business leaders express concern over election rhetoric and proposals threatening property rights, urging politicians to focus on economic stability and support for investment in New Zealand.

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Insights

An auction of stolen goods

11/09/2026
The New Zealand election campaign reveals parties proposing wealth redistribution policies, risking property rights and wealth creation. Instead, the focus should shift towards strategies that foster economic growth.

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Newsroom

Moscow wins east German elections

08/09/2026
The recent Saxony-Anhalt election in Germany dramatically showcased political upheaval, with the far-right AfD nearing a majority, while traditional parties like CDU faced significant losses, complicating governance.

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Insights

Birds of a feather

04/09/2026
Voting for Forest & Bird’s ‘Bird of the Year’ opens today, featuring a unique election-themed twist and various bird parties with playful, clever campaigns reflecting New Zealand’s political landscape.

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