The Latest from Philip Crump https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/rss NZME Philip Crump has established himself as a heavy hitting political commentator and journalist. Named by LawFuel as a power lawyer, Crump emerged as an influ Mon, 25 May 2026 22:59:33 Z en Philip Crump: New Zealand's Team of Rivals https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-new-zealands-team-of-rivals/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-new-zealands-team-of-rivals/ The new National-led coalition government has now been sworn in, and the hard work begins. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:50 Z Philip Crump: Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-marry-in-haste-repent-at-leisure/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-marry-in-haste-repent-at-leisure/ As the coalition talks continue largely away from public gaze, newsrooms have become frustrated at the endless number of ‘slow news’ days that have left them without a regular lineup of political talking heads to provide daily content.  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:00:44 Z Philip Crump: Gen Z in Da House https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-gen-z-in-da-house/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-gen-z-in-da-house/ With special votes still being counted, the interregnum provides time for the country’s political parties to reflect on their election performance.  For Labour, in particular, that is proving to be a painful experience.   Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:00:12 Z Philip Crump: New Zealand appoints its Chief Restructuring Officer https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-new-zealand-appoints-its-chief-restructuring-officer/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-new-zealand-appoints-its-chief-restructuring-officer/ One Saturday New Zealand elected its 42nd Prime Minister, or did it?  Only time will tell, but quite possibly the country has, more accurately, appointed a Chief Restructuring Officer.  Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:31 Z Philip Crump: Luxon woos disaffected Labour voters https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-luxon-woos-disaffected-labour-voters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/opinion/philip-crump/philip-crump-luxon-woos-disaffected-labour-voters/ The election campaign moved up a gear on Monday morning with National leader Christopher Luxon confirming that, if necessary, he would pick up the phone to Winston Peters if it was required to form a National-led coalition government.  It was,… Tue, 26 Sept 2023 01:50:18 Z