The red rag they’re always ready to be aroused by Damian Grant is quite likely enjoying himself this week.

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Democracy Briefing: Why the Luxon leadership speculation will return Christopher Luxon survived.

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Coalition Government announces crackdown on floodwaters The Coalition Government is finally forcing floods to "move on", by passing new laws of physics.

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"THE EMPEROR'S CONFIDENCE TRICK: How a Hollow Suit Forced His Own Execution and Called It a Mandate" - 22 April 2026 He didn't survive. He just postponed his political funeral — and made his own caucus dig the grave in secret, without telling him how many refused to pick up the shovel.

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#hauora: Report exposes barriers facing Māori māmā and pēpi, calls for urgent system overhaul

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Was a bit busy yesterday when all the drama was going down - so I’m a little confused - because lots of things still don’t make sense. TikTok video by Paul Barlow

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Luxon lives on as leader. Public perception is a tougher challenge Research shows the most effective leaders are good listeners and aware of their own biases. Above all, people must believe they are ‘one of us’.

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News Briefing: 22 April 2026 LUXON’S LEADERSHIP

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Luxon wins leadership battle, declares new war on the media The Prime Minister secures the vote of confidence he was after – but the broader economic and political trends are still against him

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#BHN Luxon has the confidence of his caucus | Anyone for a buttered chicken? | Hipkins on Indian FTA YouTube video by Big Hairy Network

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Butter Chicken Tsunami NZ First’s latest bout of racism.

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Will the real National leader please stand up Christopher Luxon will today face his sternest challenge as leader as repeatedly bad polls are having their effect on National’s caucus’s morale.

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Luxon is toast Any time a political leader has to put their position to a vote, they become a dead pigeon. David Lange knew it and said it.

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The 5 Disgrunted National MPs Multiple leadership coups have been attempted on Luxon, but even as the PM flails on 17% approval, he and his loyalist Ministers say unruly MPs will be disciplined. Who are the latest?

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Uncertain Futures and Political Change The world is turned upside down and challenges progressive politics to change gear.

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Analysis: Luxon puts even more pressure on himself with confidence gamble Analysis: In the wake of the successful vote, there is now an expectation that the National Party do better, and that includes the PM.

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Tania Waikato - Lawyer on Instagram: "My interpretive dance version of the current National party leadership discussions... 👀" 226 likes, 23 comments - taniawaikatolawyer on April 19, 2026: "My interpretive dance version of the current National party leadership discussions... 👀".

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"T" Time 21/4/2026

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Politicians' desperate effort to avoid the real tax debate Our major parties are ducking the major issues facing NZ – so other groups are filling the void

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"Words Are Not Enough: A Challenge to Tania Waikato, Kerrin Leoni, and Hāley Maxwell" - 20 April 2026 You said the right things. You wore the right korowai. You invoked the right tūpuna. Now prove it. Because the history of Māori politics is a graveyard of people who said exactly what you just said — ...

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"THE INHERITANCE OF CRUELTY: How a Hollow CEO, a Licensed Race-Baiter, and a Coalition of Asset-Strippers Bankrupted Aotearoa — And Left Whānau to Pay the Bill" - 20 April 2026 A Prime Minister Who Won't Leave. A Government That Shouldn't Stay. And a Generation of Tamariki Paying the Price of Their Cowardice.

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"$20,000 TO OWN A RAILROAD: HOW WINSTON PETERS AUCTIONED NEW ZEALAND'S RAIL NETWORK TO A DONOR AND CALLED IT GOVERNANCE" - 20 April 2026 When the Crown's Rail Infrastructure Becomes a Party Fundraising Perk — and the Board Chair Has to Draw the Corruption by Hand

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#BHN Luxon on his leadership | Bishop on Clean Car Rebate decision | SOTP with the Greens YouTube video by Big Hairy Network

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Gordon Campbell On New Zealand’s Luxon Liability

#election2026: Pressure mounts on Prime Minister as Waatea poll signals public unrest

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#election2026: Electoral Overhaul Sparks Alarm Over Māori Representation

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