Can democracy respond? In the US, an amoral, convicted felon of proven incompetence is taking power with a convincing mandate ...

“‘Democracy’ gives us a system of parliamentary sovereignty, of law, of regulation. It recognises that our common humanity ...

Comment: Not long ago, democracy seemed the inevitable endpoint of government. Now, with Donald Trump's election the latest example of dissatisfaction, it is in crisis The post Geoffrey Palmer: ...

In the Local Government Act (2002) Subpart 2 - Section 49 and Section 50 (b) the legislation is specific in explaining the right and trust in the ability of councils to appoint representatives to ...

Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer puts forward 12 reforms of Parliament that would help restore and strengthen our democracy ...

These steps could help avert a decline in democracy in New Zealand and improve public confidence in our core democratic institutions. So, here they are in detail: This is unlikely to be a popular ...

The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.

This rhetorical and ideological vagueness obscures a pivotal point: there is no such thing as a singular form of democracy, ...

"The Cabinet includes some members of the people with pro-democracy sympathies ... "If that happens, we're back in trouble." New Zealand's public broadcaster, providing comprehensive NZ news ...