The Dominion Post
Left faces ongoing struggle to find a point of difference
Social democracy has won – and that’s its main problem.
Social democracy has won – and that’s its main problem.
By amalgamating all Wellington councils, there are few efficiencies to gain but a lot of local autonomy and diversity to lose.
Instead of interacting across borders, why can’t we withdraw and enjoy the safety of home?
Arguably, the messiness of the modern world seldom lends itself to easy characterisations.
MMP has, in some ways, proved to be the worst of all worlds.
© Dr Oliver Hartwich