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Peter Wilson: Catching Up With Australia - Or Not

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:53:51 +1300

When Jenny Shipley was appointed health minister in the previous National government, she confidently told Parliament she would be judged on hospital waiting lists.

This was unwise, because the waiting lists didn't improve and she was indeed judged, loudly and often, by the Labour Party.

Peter Wilson: ACT Faces The Problems Of A Small Party In Government

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:29:08 +1300

After just over a year in partnership with National, ACT is feeling the effect of living in the shadow of a major party.

Peter Wilson: Government Must Make Sure Whanau Ora Works

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:57:38 +1300

During its first year in office, the Government managed to run its agenda without suffering any noticeable damage. When difficulties did arise, Prime Minister John Key found remedies and shrugged them off in that way he has of making problems appear insignificant.

Peter Wilson: It's Time For John Key And His Ministers To Deliver

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:36 +1300

On Tuesday in Parliament John Key will make the most important speech of his political career.

The prime minister's address, a set-piece event at the beginning of each parliamentary year, will outline the National-led government's agenda for 2010 and define its economic recovery programme.

Peter Wilson: Goff Gets Off To A Good Start

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:35:05 +1300

For the many, not the few. Labour's new slogan has potential and it would be a good idea to keep it going.

It gives party leader Phil Goff a wide range of opportunities, and he needs to take anything on offer during a crucial second year in opposition.

Peter Wilson: Government Faces A True Test Of Its Abilities

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:55:00 +1300

This year is the Government's second since taking office, and its actions over the next 12 months will influence the outcome of the 2011 election.

Wilson: Key Doesn't Need To Take Risks In 2010

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:52:39 +1300

Well, there were some goodies under the Government's Christmas tree after all.

Wellington got a $2 billion highway and some tunnels, for which Transport Minister Steven Joyce has been duly thanked.

Peter Wilson: No Gift's Under The Government's Christmas Tree

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:01:36 +1300

Governments like to send us off to Christmas and summer breaks feeling good about life and the economy, with nothing much to gripe or worry about during the parliamentary recess which lasts through to early February.

Peter Wilson: Phil Goff's Big Gamble

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:06:14 +1300

Phil Goff has been around a long time. In Parliament for 28 years, a senior minister in the last two Labour governments and a caucus mover and shaker.

Peter Wilson: Narrow Majority For An Important Bill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:32:15 +1300

On Tuesday this week, if the Government gets what it wants, the bill that sets up a modified emissions trading scheme (ETS) will be back in Parliament under urgency.