Joel MacManus is the Wellington Editor at The Spinoff. He covers a wide range of topics including government and politics, public policy, and the film industry, with a keen focus on elections and public transportation. Joel's work has been featured in the New Zealand Herald and The Spinoff.
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Joel MacManus specializes in local government and politics, particularly focusing on Wellington, New Zealand. His work suggests he is inclined towards covering local political announcements and seeking expert commentary to provide context and analysis.
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The controversial saga of Mill Road, explained.
All the action from the five-leader debate, live from TVNZ's Auckland studios from 7pm.
Fisheries minister Shane Jones tried to push through controversial pro-industry reforms. Instead, he inspired a renewed wave of conservation efforts.
By: Joel MacManus
NZ First MP Andy Foster claims to be a non-Wellington MP despite owning a house in the capital and standing as a candidate in the Upper Hutt seat of Remutaka.
By: Joel MacManus
New Zealand Home Loans, owned by Kiwibank’s parent company, erected billboards in public parks across Auckland without council permission.
All the ways the political parties want to help New Zealand businesses get their mojo back.
By: Joel MacManus
Paddy Gower’s restrained moderation made Ryan Bridge’s debate look worse in hindsight. Luxon, meanwhile, floundered under the longer format.
By: Joel MacManus
National says it's the gas facility critical for our energy security. Labour says it's too expensive, unnecessary, and will increase carbon emissions. What's going on?
If the New Zealand First leader could use a time machine to ‘make New Zealand great again’, what day and year would he take us back to?
By: Joel MacManus
National is allegedly running a two-tick campaign in David Seymour’s electorate. Did anyone tell their candidate?
