Academic Freedom Bill passes first reading; Free Speech Union calls it a major step forward
“Institutional neutrality is a vital feature.”
Centrist
Librarian questions pay equity comparison with fisheries officers
“No profession has been more fundamentally transformed by the rise of digital technologies than librarianship.”
Maxim Institute submission calls for reckoning on lockdown harms, vaccine mandates, and loss of public trust
“Corrosive to constitutional norms.”
NZ has highest child suicide rate among wealthy nations
Nearly three times the OECD and EU average.
Meth detections surge in NZ workplaces, mirroring major police busts
“Meth use is no longer a big-city issue.”
Three Māori Party MPs suspended over haka protest in Parliament
“The behaviour of Ms Maipi-Clarke, Ms Ngarewa-Packer and Mr Waititi was such that it could have the effect of intimidating other members of the House in the discharge of their duties.”
Auditor-General faults Oranga Tamariki contracting process
“The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known."
Food prices surge nearly 4%: Butter up more than 65%!
“Price increases were widespread, with all five food groups recording an increase.”
New poll suggests strong public support for alcohol law reform
71% believe the alcohol industry should not be involved in shaping national or local policy.
Bryce Edwards calls for reform as fast-track donations raise questions about political influence
Are public decisions for sale?
Auckland farmers push for national debate on quitting Paris Agreement
“We’re not targeting the source.”
Government urged to lead enforcement on under-16 social media ban
While Luxon has floated fast-tracking the bill, ACT is opposed to a ban and wants a public inquiry instead.
US moves to scrap appliance water efficiency rules in overhaul of ‘radical green agenda policies’
"The Federal Government should not impose or enforce regulations that make taxpayers’ lives worse.”
Top cop appointed by Hipkins quits as porn probe uncovers ‘objectionable material’
“This new information called into serious question Mr McSkimming’s fitness for office.”
Collins moves to scrap DEI rules in bid to ‘restore meritocracy’
“We cannot be assured of getting the best candidates for each role.”