Stop Press – National wins election

We have a new prime minister. Helen Clark has conceeded defeat (not a dry eye in the house – why are concession speeches often a politician’s best ?) and John Key is the new PM. Provisional result: National 59 seats, Labour 43, Green 8, Maori 5, ACT 5,...

Casting our votes!

Today’s the day when New Zealanders get the chance to cast their democratic vote.  Hopefully there may have been some inspiration from America’s record this week and lots of people will get out and use their vote. Or I should say votes.  You get the...