Grant Duncan

Guest writer

Grant Duncan teaches in the politics programme at Massey University, primarily in the areas of public policy and political theory. His research interests concern political subjectivities, and he is an active commentator on public affairs in New Zealand.

What we know about Donald Trump’s supporters in New Zealand

What we know about Donald Trump’s supporters in New Zealand

With around 1 in 10 New Zealanders declaring themselves supporters of Donald Trump, a hypothetical Trump Party would be a shoo-in for parliament, writes Massey University's Grant Duncan.

By Grant Duncan | 6th November, 2020

Finance Minister Grant Robertson holds a copy of the Budget 2018 Summary of Initiatives cover during a photo opportunity at Printlink on May 15, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand. Budget 2018 will be delivered on Thursday, 17 May. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Grant Robertson is about to undergo his first big test. He has a lot to prove

The finance minister is about to find out just how difficult it is to keep both constituents and political allies happy, writes Massey University's Grant Duncan.

By Grant Duncan | 16th May, 2018