The Secretary of Education confessed to Parliament that democratic process was violated. This report documents how New Zealand’s education reforms since December 2023 represent a textbook example of competitive authoritarianism — complete with government emails and reports proving coordination before official advice submission and connections to the first two- in my five-step methodology showing how institutional capture operates.

Key Evidence:

  • March 15, 2024 emails and Education Report showing coordination before MAG report submission
  • Parliamentary confession by Education Secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid
  • Connections to my five-step competitive authoritarianism methodology
  • Timeline proving predetermined outcomes with democratic façade

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