Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 1 day agoShow Less IconThe performative politician who paved Ardern’s way Summary by NewsroomTony Blair became the prototype for an entire generation of leaders who communicate their ambitions superbly but fall flat on delivery, says Dr Oliver Hartwich.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconNewsroomLean RightFactualityOwnershipThe performative politician who paved Ardern’s wayTony Blair became the prototype for an entire generation of leaders who communicate their ambitions superbly but fall flat on delivery, says Dr Oliver Hartwich.1 day ago·Auckland, New ZealandRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated1 day agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageNewsroom broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand 1 day ago on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJacinda Ardern Plus IconTony Blair Plus IconNew Zealand Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsJacinda Ardern Plus IconTony Blair Plus IconNew Zealand Plus IconShow All