Stacey Kirk
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Past articles by Stacey:
Conflict, scandal, eventually progress - it's a hard road making a difference, but that's politics
OPINION: Parliament is weird, but the people working there are making a positive difference. → Read More
Govt wades deep in Nats territory to defend EVs policy, takes 'explaining is losing' to new level
OPINION: With no backbench MP too irrelevant, she'll personally wade into enemy territory to ensure even followers of Nat's lowest ranked MP get the message. → Read More
This Government promised a war on poverty
ANALYSIS: More hardship grants are being handed out than ever before - but is that a good thing? → Read More
Public officials providing new cannon fodder service as ministers duck for cover
OPINION: Need to duck for cover? "Public servants made me do it", the trendy new coverall from ministers. → Read More
Government facing serious questions over vaccine rations during meningitis outbreak
In the face of a meningitis outbreak and limited vaccines, Northland was sent into panic mode. Vaccines might have been available all along. → Read More
Teacher deadlock proves there's always money when political stakes are high enough
OPINION: The latest offer from Chris Hipkins is a testament to the power of strike action. → Read More
Five Eyes partners sought GCSB assurance following Treasury 'hack' claims
GCSB had to assure foreign intelligence partners that NZ had not been hacked when Treasury said so. → Read More
NZ military $20b shopping list: Planes, boats, soldiers, satellites and drones
The Government has already signed off one major purchase, a set of C-130J planes to replace the ageing Hercules fleet. → Read More
Jacinda Ardern's 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle shows lack of depth, not quality of lineup
OPINION: Ardern's Cabinet reshuffle may be about bringing people in, than kicking people out. But it's not really a reflection of a strong lineup. → Read More
PM holding judgement on Treasury boss over bungled Budget for investigation
But Jacinda Ardern has conceded the advice Treasury gave the Government did not seem to marry up with what the GCSB advised. → Read More
Smartest men in the room? Pffft! Treasury stands alone on Budget bungle
OPINION: As the picture of the Budget bungle becomes clearer, the most confusing part is why Gabriel Makhlouf is still in a job. → Read More
Budget 2019: Mental health and child poverty focus in first "Wellbeing Budget"
Budget includes a surprise change to benefits and $1.9b towards mental health. → Read More
Economics aside, the Budget rules were self-imposed for entirely political reasons
The Government's moved to loosen its Budget rules, but their implementation was entirely political. Have conditions changed in that particular market? → Read More
Budget 2019: Ambulance services get $21 million funding boost
It's a lifeline for stretched ambulance services, like St John and Wellington Free, but it still falls short of a fully funded model. → Read More
NZ First may be most hurt by widening rural-urban divide, over Zero Carbon Bill
But perhaps the Greens and Labour have given up the pretence of courting the regions. Perhaps sensibly so? → Read More
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's popularity increases
Jacinda Ardern's popularity has reached an all-time high following her handling of the Christchurch terror attacks. → Read More
National MP Nuk Korako announces retirement from Parliament
Māori stalwart Nuk Korako has just announced his retirement, making way for fresh talent. → Read More
Fears St John's rural ambulance funding under threat with Govt tertiary reforms
The Government says there will be more training for ambulance officers, but St John is not convinced. → Read More
Why do members of the public even need military-style semi-automatic rifles?
Politicians on both sides of the aisle agree: our gun laws will change. Now powerful forces are preparing for a gun control debate. → Read More
Held to Account: Mental health a crisis the Government knows how to fix
The Government parties made big mental health promises at the election. How's their progress? → Read More