Christopher Tremewan

Guest writer

Christopher Tremewan is a political scientist and honorary research fellow in political studies and international relations at the University of Auckland. He was previously pro vice-chancellor (international).

Dita Bala, a Kelabit penghulu (chief) with Operation Semut leader, New Zealander Major Toby Carter (Image: Semut, by Christine Helliwell)

13th January, 2022

Secrets of war: how indigenous tribes helped the Allies in the jungles of Borneo

A new book fleshes out a high-stakes secret military operation.

By Christopher Tremewan

PM Jacinda Ardern walking into the Labour caucus meeting where the new cabinet was elected (Photo: Getty Images)

9th November, 2020

How progressive will Ardern’s second term really be?

Extending a policy agenda of real change beyond a couple of elections is notoriously tricky. But has the ground shifted?

By Christopher Tremewan