Lara Greaves
Lara Greaves is a politics professor at Victoria University of Wellington, known for her expertise in queer politics and social justice issues. Her academic work often intersects with contemporary political movements and the impact of cultural rhetoric, particularly in New Zealand's evolving political landscape. Recently, she provided insight into the political strategies of NZ First, highlighting the party's engagement in culture wars and anti-woke rhetoric as they prepare for the upcoming election.
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Lara Greaves is a political scientist who comments on the party's stability and support.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll
New Zealand· 2025-12-19
Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in politics Lara Greaves told The Front Page that it’s hard because everyone’s in a pinch and would like lower rates.
Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Lara Greaves an associate professor in politics at Victoria University of Wellington said, 'It’s a real shame for the Māori wards that had only just come in – they’re only just starting to hit their stride.'
Guaranteed Māori seats on New Zealand councils to be slashed by more than half | Māori
United Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Victoria University of Wellington associate professor Lara Greaves told The Front Page we shouldn’t read too much into the results of this by-election.
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Labour and Te Pāti Māori face off - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Lara Greaves, associate professor in politics at Victoria University of Wellington, commented on the polling expectations.
New political poll: Christopher Luxon’s popularity drops to 2-year low, Labour’s party vote risesNew Zealand· 2025-08-11
Lara Greaves, a politics professor, has analyzed the political implications of Peters' actions in the context of the upcoming election.
Greens and NZ First clash sparks fears of ‘dirty campaign’ for election - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Dr. Lara Greaves commented on the political implications of the school lunch issues.
School lunch issues put pressure on coalition Government - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
