Nationalist Populism: Its structure, ideology and potential scope in New Zealand

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However, there are fundamental problems with populism’s use as a catch-all term, as it is often portrayed as the exclusive realm of nationalist reactionaries and the radical right; the history of populism tells a different story. Moreover, there is a lack of critical understanding in what populism means, what it represents and what its emergence as a political paradigm should tell us.

Curiously, while almost every country in the world hosts a national-populist faction or party, New Zealand seemingly stands out as the exception. Why is this the case? What does Aotearoa have that other countries do not? Are we immune to the populist wave, or just late to the party? In this seminar, Colin will discuss national populism; what it is, where it has come from and the potential shape of a populist movement in New Zealand.