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Poli-Dicks

Jak Rāta

I pitched Poli-dicks off the back of Puppet-Master Politics, the prolific predecessor as hosted by one Lyam Bunchanan. But why, you ask? Well, because I wanted more political coverage in this magazine, but I also wanted something more digestible for you as the common reader. So here’s the deal: I’ll read headlines and try to take in some of the more important notes and then present them to you on a silver platter – needy much?

Politicians, they’re just like us

Recently, Chris Luxon has found himself rebranding in the hopes of shaking his image as a megagiant of privilege. In a recent interview with Guyon Espiner for RNZ, Luxon utilised his aforementioned charisma to explain that he’s not always been an untouchable god but he was just like you and I. "If you met me at 12 years old I'd be having window washing rounds, lawn mowing rounds and deck painting. I just loved it." Espiner makes the connection to Unilever several times, reiterating the point that Luxon has knowledge surrounding a massive rebrand and this could be in the best interest of the previously doubted National party and their infrequent representation in leadership positions.

Why does it matter?

Well it doesn’t really, it’s a P.R stunt to combat the bad rap that Luxon is receiving as the face of the highly contentious National Party. Make sure you keep up to date with policies and shit and you’re reading everything you can.

Foreign policy slays

Jacinda Ardern, while recently giving a speech on foregin policy at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, made some comments on the UN and their response towards the Russia-Ukraine war. This isn’t a new development for Ardern as she has a history of speaking out against previously appointed policies, while establishing her grounds in a newly matched system of progression. Her speech largely focused on New Zealand's independent foreign policy approach in the face of an "increasingly difficult" global environment, while highlighting a regional pact being worked on as the Pacific Island Forum nears.

Why does it matter?

At its core, the Jacinda hate train utilises out of context quotes to help solidify their uncapped misogyny through blame games and hatred towards women. Do I think she’s approaching foreign policy with reckless abandon? I don’t really know, but her confidence is palpable and you can’t deny her likability.