Danyl Mclauchlan

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danyl Mclauchlan

Nicola Willis is looking overseas for investments, while Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters rule each other out. Photos / Getty ImagesOpinion by Danyl McLauchlanDanyl McLauchlan is a politics writer, feature writer and book reviewer for the NZ ListenerLearn more Imagine a feisty little stream, sparkling among the ferns and bickering down the valley.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danyl Mclauchlan

Pacifying the voters won't rescue the economy: From left to right, Winston Peters, Chris Bishop (behind), Nicola Willis, David Seymour (behind), and Christopher Luxon at the Budget presentation. Photo / Getty ImagesOpinion by Danyl McLauchlanDanyl McLauchlan is a politics writer, feature writer and book reviewer for the NZ ListenerLearn more Even in a good year the parliamentary budget period veers towards the inane. This has not been a good year.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danyl Mclauchlan

Auditor-General John Ryan and Labour MP David Parker: Two senior figures departing New Zealand politics within a few months of each other. Photos / SuppliedTwo senior figures are leaving New Zealand politics within a few months of each other: long-serving Labour MP David Parker, who recently delivered his farewell speech in the House, and Auditor-General John Ryan, whose seven-year term spanning most of the Ardern-Hipkins years ends on July 1.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danyl Mclauchlan

Home / The Listener / PoliticsBy Danyl McLauchlanPolitics Writer/Feature Writer/Book Reviewer ·New Zealand Listener·15 May, 2025 12:00 AM19 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen. Already a subscriber?  Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danyl Mclauchlan

Home / The Listener / New ZealandBy Danyl McLauchlanPolitics Writer/Feature Writer/Book Reviewer ·New Zealand Listener·12 May, 2025 06:00 PM13 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen. Already a subscriber?  Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.