Chris Trotter

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Chris Trotter (c. 1956- ) is a left-leaning political commentator in New Zealand. He is the editor of the occasional Political Review magazine, and is a regular speaker, orator and singer at left-wing, union and socialist events.

Trotter writes the "From the Left" column in the Dominion Post, and has also contributed to the Independent Financial Review.

In February 2008, he said that Helen Clark should stand down before the election and be replaced by Phil Goff, who is regarded as on the right of the party.