Matthew Hooton
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Past articles by Matthew:
Matthew Hooton: Polls all point in the wrong direction for National
OPINION: Voters refuse to buy the argument that Chris Hipkins is as bad as Jacinda Ardern. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: It’s too late to avoid climate change
How should we pay for things like better infrastructure - higher taxes or more debt? → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Jacinda Ardern’s exit has allowed Labour to seize the election-year initiative
OPINION: A masterful transition carefully planned before Xmas by Ardern and her allies. → Read More
Jacinda Ardern quits as Prime Minister: Matthew Hooton
OPINION: A strong national leader, but extraordinary failure as a policy implementer. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Jacinda Ardern's path to victory in 2023
OPINION: Less global star, more practical Kiwi just might be PM's winning formula. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Grant Robertson's choices: Bad — and worse
Finance Minister must now promise to spend more, without actually doing so. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: UK lessons for National and Labour
OPINION: Dangerous tax cut plan, nasty attack on a Māori MP — both need to be called out. → Read More
Auckland mayoralty: Matthew Hooton - Super City's two-horse race between Wayne Brown, Efeso Collins
OPINION: Only businessman can stop councillor becoming next Auckland mayor. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Labour drops the ball but National fumbles
Opposition ought to be making more of Government's mistakes. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Time's up for most inept Government ever
OPINION: The Ardern regime has proven incompetent even at handing out free cash. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Forget the facts, just focus on the vibe
The major parties' rhetoric is almost entirely detached from any reality. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Danger on the left, monstrosity emerging on the right of NZ politics
OPINION: Extremist groups are on the rise — at both ends of the political spectrum. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: PM Jacinda Ardern's foreign policy lacks coherent message
New focus on foreign policy is welcome — even if that policy remains ambiguous. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Health NZ reform
OPINION: Centralisation is inevitable to help save costs — if the Government allows it. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Project fear is Labour's best weapon
Luxon's abortion mis-steps show how Government could scare voters away from National. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Chris Hipkins' Charlotte Bellis apology rings hollow
At one time, a Cabinet Minister's head would have rolled over MIQ debacle. → Read More
Tauranga byelection: Matthew Hooton
The vote isn't just about winning - it's about getting the numbers to stay credible. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Labour's best bet for a third term
If Labour's polling drops much more, it's time to replace Ardern. → Read More
Matthew Hooton: James Shaw
OPINION: Knives are out for minister among some party faithful → Read More
Matthew Hooton: Jacinda Ardern faces the great unravelling
For too many voters, the polarising PM has overstayed her welcome. → Read More