At the end of 2022, I ruminated on what might come to pass in election year. Let's look back on last year and see how right I was.

My biggest, best piece yet. Via Chlöe Swarbrick's run, I explore key progressive topics, like Israel-Palestine, speech, & MMP on the left.

I mark the latest entry in the yearly tradition by collating some good reads from across the web. Plus, blog announcements at the bottom!

The reshaping of the New Zealand left in Opposition begins today. James Shaw has made his contributions, and now a new face is needed.

Keeping up with the established rituals of the blog, before I can go back and see how I badly I did in 2023, I see how well I'll do in 2024.

Categorising the winners, losers and those who were just here for the show in this election year, in the spirit of The Spinoff's article.

After 41 days and 40 nights fasting in the wild, our leaders have returned, reconciled and with omens aplenty for the next three years.

This is on the seven parties in contention, for anybody who wants a deep dive, or just to check out their electorate/party’s likely fate!

If you're unsure or hesitant about voting, I've got ten reasons why you should. Great resources are at https://vote.nz/; check your mail too

Like the previous postscript, this is far shorter than most of my usual articles - sharing an aspect of the election news and my thoughts.

A key addition to yesterday's article on Raf Manji: I've had it pointed out to me that voting Raf in prevents Winston from being kingmaker!

He's got the most experience, the most leverage, and a real shot at winning: Raf Manji is worthy of serving as Christchurch's MP.

This is the first of a series of articles to help you decide who to vote for. My role here is to be honest and help, not insert my biases.

can't stop to chat good luck everyone there are two bingos now

I saw David Seymour at the Christchurch Town Hall and took a lot of notes. It was a while ago so this is piecemeal, but here you go.

The debate is tonight at 7pm on TV3, newshub.co.nz etc. Inside is the latest bingo for you to rewrite, plus some strategy advice.

This image is not an endorsement of Winston Peters or the NZFirst Party. I will, however, concede the striking visual similarity.

My usual "favourite elections" article, published early and curated to be NZ-only so y'all can read up on NZ before deciding who to vote for

Welcome back to bingo! Get in touch with your bingo results or suggestions for any innovations for the coming debates. Best of luck!

Write out your own version and make your own additions - this is here to get you thinking! Check my Insta story for more debate deets.