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Hone Harawira performs the hongi with Parekura Horomia Waitangi Day 2007. (Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Behold, Māori politics’ great realignment. Or, don’t believe the hype

Talk of a resurgent Mana Party, unshackled from Dotcom and buoyed by a Māori Party pact, has prompted suggestions of a new order in Māori politics. Morgan Godfery explains why he's just not buying it
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By Morgan Godfery | 29th November, 2016
Contributing writer
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – AUGUST 10:  Labour supporters celebrate as leader of the Labour Party, David Cunliffe officially launches Labour’s election campaign at Viaduct Events Centre on August 10, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. David Cunliffe will go head to head with current Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key at the general election on 20 September 2014.  (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Look, there goes the Labour Party – sliding towards oblivion

Tonight Simon Wilson chairs a Spinoff debate at Ika Seafood Restaurant about the future of the Labour Party. But does the party have a future at all? He’s not convinced.
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By Simon Wilson | 19th October, 2016
Senior Writer, NZ Herald
A GUEST AT IKA TABLE TALK. PHOTO: GETTY

Good news! Euthanasia debate settled at Auckland fish restaurant

David Seymour, assisted suicide, and a fish dinner. Just your average Tuesday night.
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By Katie Parker and River Lin | 1st September, 2016
Guest writer
Photo: iStock
Opinion

The assisted dying debate needs to move on from binary questions

Patient autonomy is crucial, but the belief it should trump all other considerations should be viewed with caution, writes Medical Association chair Stephen Child.
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By Stephen Child | 27th August, 2016
Guest writer
Video: How to fix the housing crisis  – Guyon Espiner and guests at Ika Table Talk
Opinion

Video: How to fix the housing crisis – Guyon Espiner and guests at Ika Table Talk

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub, Auckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone, Alan Johnson of the Salvation Army, and Leonie Freeman from Goodman Property Trust on the crisis of homelessness and affordable house prices.
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By The Spinoff | 1st July, 2016
Staff writers
Video: Guy Williams and guests on the Panama Papers, politics, and getting people to give a shit

Video: Guy Williams and guests on the Panama Papers, politics, and getting people to give a shit

In the latest Ika Table Talk, Jessica Mutch, Grant Robertson and Suzanne Snively join Guy Williams to discuss the impact of the Panama Papers in NZ. View full video and highlights here
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By The Spinoff | 2nd June, 2016
Staff writers
Ika Table Talk: Beyond drug prohibition – full video + highlights

Ika Table Talk: Beyond drug prohibition – full video + highlights

Is the tide turning in NZ and globally on drug laws? Alison Mau hosts an expert panel discussion with Russell Brown, Kevin Hague, Hirini Kaa and Chris Wilkins.
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By The Spinoff | 29th April, 2016
Staff writers
Beyond Prohibition: An Ika Table Talk event in association with The Spinoff

Beyond Prohibition: An Ika Table Talk event in association with The Spinoff

Guest host Ali Mau and a high-calibre panel discuss ideas in New Zealand and abroad to reshape drug laws in an edible event on Tuesday.
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By Toby Manhire | 22nd April, 2016
Editor-at-large

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