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The 51 Biggest Political Moments of the New Zealand 21st Century
For New Years' Eve, I’m giving you a listicle.
That I plagiarised the format for.

Ellie Stevenson
2 days ago31 min read


Fifteen Predictions for 2026
Wanna see me anticipate a leadership change?
Wanna see me do it again?

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 24, 202511 min read


The 2025 Ice Sculpture Awards
Want a big fat fun retrospective to chew on for the year that was? You're in the right place!

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 23, 202516 min read


Reviewing My Predictions For 2025
It's time for the annual traditions. Up first: how much did I get right about this year back in 2024?

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 8, 20254 min read


The Election, One Year Out
The job market is starting to look as tough for National's MPs as it is for everybody else.

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 3, 202535 min read


A Perfect Āwhā
It's a five-alarm fire. Te Pāti Māori are facing the worst crisis of any party since the Jami-Lee Ross affair.

Ellie Stevenson
Oct 15, 202528 min read


An Interview with Xavier Dickason, City Council Candidate for Fendalton
Xavier Dickason is running to represent Fendalton Ward on the Christchurch City Council. I sat down for an hour's interview with him, and we had a blast. Come in and see what we talked about!

Ellie Stevenson
Oct 2, 202517 min read


For Christchurch, My Local Election Lowdown
Voting is open; voting closes on the 11th of October. Here are the positions that Christchurchers can vote on, with links to find your ward's individual candidates, and my thoughts, on the mayoral race most of all. They shouldn't have expanded the word limit for these blurbs, you really lose the drive to crisp communication by offering authors this kind of breathing space. It's like Trump's "Truths" compared to his Tweets. He's completely lost the juice. That Elizabeth Warren

Ellie Stevenson
Sep 12, 202513 min read


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Ellie Stevenson
Jun 26, 202515 min read


The US And Iran Are At War
After forty six years of official coexistence and furtive violence, the US has finally hit the Iranian mainland. I explore the short-term view of the strikes on facilities, and roam through the discussion around America, Israel and Iran.

Ellie Stevenson
Jun 22, 202511 min read


2025 Predictions
Fifteen predictions I definitely didn't forget to upload three days ago. No fluff, just the stuff.

Ellie Stevenson
Jan 2, 20256 min read


Reviewing My 2024 Predictions
Did I do better than 2023?...it'd be hard not to.

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 27, 20248 min read


The 2024 Ice Sculptures: The Frozen Peaches End-of-Year Awards
These are getting longer by the year, but they're also getting funnier by the year, which you could argue is merely in proportion but I'd sa

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 21, 202410 min read


Who What When Where Why: The German Election, Explained
The Chancellor has forced a snap election, and change looms. This election bears many similarities to ours last year - let's discuss!

Ellie Stevenson
Dec 18, 20248 min read


Arcane Finale Bingo & Predictions
For something a bit different from the usual, I’m doing pure entertainment writing. SPOILERS FOR ARCANE SEASONS 1 & 2!

Ellie Stevenson
Nov 23, 20247 min read


USA Election Day 2024 Bingo
It’s here! A bingo template to follow along with or modify for your Election Day, plus explanations for each square.

Ellie Stevenson
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Who What When Where Why: The USA Election Explained
It's the final countdown! With Election Day dawning tomorrow, I take you through what to expect.

Ellie Stevenson
Nov 5, 20248 min read


I Listened To The Joe Rogan Three Hour Trump Episode So You Don't Have To
My timeline of watching a clown talk to a moron.

Ellie Stevenson
Nov 2, 20247 min read


The Weekly Defrost #22
I pass brief judgement on Pete Buttigieg and Penguin Batman.

Ellie Stevenson
Oct 29, 20242 min read


The Weekly Defrost #21
Look, I try not to be self-deprecating but this is a low-quality ramble. I discuss again the war in Gaza and left-wing strategy.

Ellie Stevenson
Oct 25, 202417 min read
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