Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE Fox Meyer (Newsroom): A day when sorry seemed to be the easiest word Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On The Crown’s Sorry Excuse For An Apology Tim Murphy (Newsroom): The politics of saying sorry Jennifer Montgomery (The Conversation): Despite the national apology,
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ABUSE IN CARE Steve Goodlass (Spinoff): For abuse in care survivors, an apology without action means nothing Stephen Winter (Newsroom): Apology will be hollow without meaningful legal and system changes Laura Walters (Newsroom): The big apology is here, including one from the Solicitor-General Bridie
The gist of Key’s observation does seem equally apt – there’s a transformation going on, and anyone interested in politics, economy and society would be wise to seriously try to understand what’s going on.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TREATY OF WAITANGI, PROTEST HĪKOI Claire Trevett (Herald): David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill has political rewards for Act and Te Pāti Māori – but not for PM Christopher Luxon (paywalled) Jo Moir (RNZ): Treaty Principles Bill to put rookie MPs to the test Glenn
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards US ELECTION, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE Claire Trevett (Herald): The President Donald Trump-Jacinda Ardern combo did not go well but how will PM Christopher Luxon handle a Trump charm offensive? (paywalled) Thomas Manch (Post): New Zealand wanted greater ‘strategic alignment’ with the US - what
The public should be very sceptical of this style of politics, and politicians should be pressured to rule out such cosy arrangements in future negotiations.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards US ELECTION, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE Rachel Maher (Herald): Donald Trump’s victory: Sir John Key and Brad Olsen weigh in on economic implications Dan Brunskill (Interest): Trump makes history, NZ has to live with it Bernard Hickey (The Kākā): What Donald Trump's
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE Stewart Sowman-Lund (Spinoff): Conflicts over conflicts: Why perception in politics matters Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Costello's accusation has had 'chilling effect' on democracy, public servants say RNZ: Costello advice: Heated debate sees tensions boil over in the House
Key questions remain unanswered. Can the Waikato medical school, if approved, realistically deliver the promised outcomes of rural and primary care doctors faster and more effectively than expanding current programs?
The government’s proposal, if implemented, could indeed reduce costs and speed up construction, but it carries significant risks.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH 1News: Ministry official criticises advice used to justify HTP tax cut Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Political Roundup: Waikato Med School – National’s zombie "pet project" won’t die Jimmy Ellingham (RNZ): Mental Health Foundation calls for action on hundreds of unfilled
A new chapter is beginning – and exciting opportunities await. The Gulf is calling.
The findings of this investigation could pressure ministers to finally adopt stricter conflict-of-interest regulations, offering the public a greater assurance that development projects reflect shared national values rather than the priorities of a powerful few.
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards MIKE KING, MENTAL HEALTH Jenna Lynch (Stuff): Analysis: PM should have heeded his own advice not to politicise mental health Jesse Mulligan: What did Mike King actually say? Steve Braunias (Newsroom): The Secret Diary of .. Mike King Martyn Bradbury (Daily Blog): Groan – In defence
