Bryce Edwards is a lecturer in Politics at Victoria University
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Political Roundup: The vastly different perspectives on Govt
COMMENT: What a contrast there is between international and local coverage of the PM.
Political Roundup: The M. Bovis debacle deserves more debate
What has emerged from debate over M. Bovis is that NZ has been let down by authorities.
Political Roundup: Amy Adams – the compromise candidate
Comment: As National well knows, being the most popular doesn't guarantee victory.
Political Roundup: Why Bridges is Nats' best bet
COMMENT: Despite his flaws, many commentators regard him as the best bet for National.
Why Parliament is so conservative on cannabis
COMMENT: Bryce Edwards looks at Chloe Swarbrick's failed bill.