The Spinoff Weekly: Judith Collins on why she thinks she gets treated differently to Jacinda Ardern
September 21 – September 28
The courage to make life better
Labour has made an extraordinary ascent in the polls and is now clinging to a mostly non-threatening brand of centrism. Hayden Donnell counts the cost of that strategy.
Stuff the focus groups: The Spinoff meets Judith Collins
The National Party leader tells Duncan Greive what conviction means to her, and why she thinks she gets treated differently to Jacinda Ardern.
What recession? Our unstoppable housing market marches on
New Zealand’s housing market is going ballistic, defying economic forecasts and historic trends. Michael Andrew asks the experts what’s causing the clamour and what it means long term.
A night in Gore with New Zealand’s most formidable conservative campaigners
Family First has been on tour over the election campaign, pounding out the message that voters should say no on both referendums. Alex Braae caught up with its leadership in Gore.
Māori don’t exist, according to our political leaders so… talofa
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins showed their true colours in the first leaders’ debate, and they were pretty pale.
Dr James Jap on a life centred around death
Dr James Jap regularly watches people die. He talks to Michelle Langstone about how working in palliative care has shaped his outlook, his family, and his wardrobe.
Two mums, one foodbank and the unlikeliest of friendships
The Rawiri Community House, nestled between the Auckland suburbs of Manukau and Manurewa, helps hundreds of families with food and other essential services each week. It’s kept going thanks to an unlikely friendship forged in the struggle to help those doing it toughest.
In defence of clowns
Whether they’re being cast as serial killers or compared to politicians, it’s a hard time being a clown. Sherry Zhang reflects on her time as a jester, and talks to some friends in the profession.
Remembering The Daktory – West Auckland’s legendary cannabis club
For almost four years, a thriving cannabis smoking lounge operated within walking distance of a police station. Michael Andrew looks back at his one and only visit to The Daktory, and asks the founder what it meant for New Zealand’s movement to legalise cannabis.
Finding connections: Three New Zealanders on their te reo Māori learning journeys
Partner content
Ako is a new series by The Spinoff in partnership with Spark NZ to highlight its Kupu app, with a piece introducing three very different te reo Māori learners.
