Expert analysis
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02 Oct 2026
What political parties should consider for their AI election policies
Commentary: So far, most parties have yet to announce major policies regarding AI.
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30 Sep 2026
Low productivity is NZ’s economic elephant in the room. Election pledges mostly avoid it
Yesterday’s Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update from the Treasury has given political parties their clearest picture...
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29 Sep 2026
Lobbying reform gains cross-party support, but National and Act stay silent
Commentary: Opportunity and the Greens lead with comprehensive anti-corruption manifestos while the Government halts ref...
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28 Sep 2026
What do NZ voters really care about? A global comparison reveals some surprises
Commentary: As New Zealand heads toward a general election, political parties are setting out their priorities and candi...
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25 Sep 2026
Solar outshines political polarisation on energy and climate
Commentary: The take-home from our survey of political parties on climate mitigation and energy systems was that, troubl...
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14 Sep 2026
Political polls have a science problem
Commentary: This general election will be close and opinion polls may make a significant difference to the outcome. We m...
What our people are saying
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29 Sep 2026
Election campaigns launch
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16 Sep 2026
Plans to bring supermarket prices down
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15 Sep 2026
Lights, camera, politics
Otago students are holding the country’s top and aspiring politicians to account with a thorough grilling on camera ahea...
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07 Sep 2026
Support for medical school schemes
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07 Sep 2026
Explainer: What are the rules around election advertising?
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26 Aug 2026
Lawmaking trends this Parliamentary term
Panel: Fixing the health of our nation
Otago experts share the one change they think will make the biggest difference to the health of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pre-election interview series: VOTE 2026
Made by University of Otago students, politicians share their ideas, talk about the issues that matter to students, and give viewers a better sense of who’s asking for their vote.