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
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