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![Grant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Grant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree on
Moving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.
![Barbara Edmonds: Labour needs to take country with it on tax debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Barbara Edmonds: Labour needs to take country with it on tax debate
Edmonds has replaced Grant Robertson as Labour's finance spokesperson.
!['Some of the worst political judgment': Luxon's decisions questioned as Govt reaches first 100 days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Some of the worst political judgment': Luxon's decisions questioned as Govt reaches first 100 days
"He's probably in the bottom 20 per cent of MPs when it comes to political judgment."
![Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal
Councillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.
![Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases
One Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises
![The former Labour ministers flourishing in Opposition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The former Labour ministers flourishing in Opposition
A marathon four-week sitting period is set to test all politicians.
![Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles
On the Tiles returns for 2024, discussing the issue set to dominate politics this year.
![Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join
Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.
![‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving on
Todd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.
!['Public trust is our biggest challenge': How the relationship between media and politicians is changing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Public trust is our biggest challenge': How the relationship between media and politicians is changing
Long-time political reporter Jane Patterson joins the On the Tiles podcast.
![This fiscal challenge will keep Nicola Willis up at night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
This fiscal challenge will keep Nicola Willis up at night
Nicola Willis will be the next Finance Minister of New Zealand.
![‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?
The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.
![Wellington City Council considers selling airport shares in cost crunch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Wellington City Council considers selling airport shares in cost crunch
Should the council hold onto its airport shares or reinvest the money elsewhere?
!['Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes
The final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.
!['Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlight
Plus, a cryptic text from Winston Peters as speculation grows over coalition discussions.
![One week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?
It's been a week filled with election news.
![How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?
Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.
![Election 2023 over, so what next?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Election 2023 over, so what next?
We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.
![Election 2023: Which party, politician and policy performed the best during the campaign?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Election 2023: Which party, politician and policy performed the best during the campaign?
On the Campaign wraps the last six weeks of campaigning.
![Labour and Te Pāti Māori face off for control of Māori electorates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Labour and Te Pāti Māori face off for control of Māori electorates
Several of the races are set to be tightly fought on election day.
![National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom