> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Daily News Roundup – 12 October 202a - URL: https://goodoil.news/daily-news-roundup-12-october-202a/ - Published: 2020-10-11T19:46:01.000Z - Updated: 2020-10-12T20:01:37.000Z - Author: General - Tags: COVID-19, Election 2020, Media, News, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 02:38 **Maori TV-Curia Tamaki Makaurau poll, Maori electorates** Maori TV: [Tamaki Makaurau seat up for grabs? – Poll results](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4d8c86a849&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [John Tamihere in close second for T?maki Makaurau seat – poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=751df3728d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Derek Cheng (Herald): [New poll shows Maori Party’s John Tamihere in the race for Tamaki Makaurau](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c09c09b0fd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brad Flahive (Stuff): [Close race in Tamaki Makaurau electorate, poll reveals](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b7c3e7dee5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Jon Stokes (Stuff): [Election will mark end of an era for Maori politics](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7afb199365&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Steve Kilgallon (Stuff): [John Tamihere: why the Maori Party will become important again](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=50ff10de78&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Carmen Parahi (Stuff): [The twofer vote being turned up to full volume in the Maori electorates](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dc180caa10&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) E-Tangata: [The Maori Electorates](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1a067af833&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rawiri Taonui (Waatea News): [Fewer Maori MPs and more Racism in Parliamen](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c6e6b97cad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)a Meriana Johnsen (RNZ): [Who will win the battle for Tamaki Makaurau?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4b8e48220d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Election** Damien Grant (Stuff): [The great myth of democracy: elections matter](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=859a12f0c7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Ben Thomas (Herald): [More suspense in side stories of this election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=442e055ca2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Audrey Young (Herald): [Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins paint dreams and nightmares as they head for home straight](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0c2bf3e707&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Luke Malpass (Stuff): [Labour machine in full spin as National looks desperate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f614ba3f77&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tim Watkin (Stuff): [Potential Attack Lines In The Campaign’s Final Week](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=eaf9fd1b2f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR: [Has Labour’s record in office been obscured by Covid-19?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24aaa68bba&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Stuff): [It’s almost an election you want to lose](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=aaea07f978&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [In their own words: Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins on what’s at stake on Saturday](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=07c2505737&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Nikki Preston (Herald): [Miriama Kamo tells Marae panellists they are ‘acting like children’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=639fa1a8e4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tracy Watkins (Stuff): [Here’s my wishlist for the next PM](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d9b9adff83&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Political leaders hit the markets as campaign trail rolls on](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=21eab68cf0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Ricardo Simich (Herald): [Spy: Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins reveal their favourite Auckland hot spots](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=20439367d0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [With National running out of time, election result will be ‘pretty close’ to latest poll, says 1 NEWS reporter](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=04d6a54198&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dan Satherley and Isabella Durant (Newshub): [Labour’s David Parker not interested in helping Greens across the threshold, aims for 60 percent of the vote](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6a61f5a99e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Simon Bridges rejects right-wing call to vote Labour to shut out Greens](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=78f676693e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lawrence Gullery (Stuff): [This could be our most expensive general election, as costs approach $100m](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3015253c85&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lana Hart (Stuff): [More going on in the booth than we think](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=67fdaeb505&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jane Bowron (Stuff): [So many debates I’m starting to interrupt my own thoughts](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0c0088264f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Sela Jane Hopgood (RNZ): [Health and housing at the forefront for Pasifika people in Gisborne](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2ad7a02716&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Which parties’ Facebook feeds are full of fake news and half-truths revealed in study](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3124e29141&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Advance NZ worst offender of fake news on Facebook among parties – election study](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d860175a09&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Derek Cheng (Herald): [Electoral Commission wanted election day in November](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=110f4fcb71&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Newshub): [Electoral Commission wanted November election, not October 17](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=994bd73591&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Charlie Dreaver (RNZ): [Electoral Commission wanted November election date](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=771b2fc2be&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Henry Cooke (Stuff): [More than 1 million estimated to have already cast ballot as early voting booms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=28dc9409d6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jenna Lynch (Newshub): [Record number of early votes as parties battle down home stretch](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=78e7ec7739&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [New record set as thousands vote early amid Covid-19 precautions](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ed8a6359c2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald Editorial: [Who wins when the majority vote early?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d5312a251a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [More voters expected this election than before](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b3ea1c86d0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgia Forrester (Stuff): [Hopes for higher voter turnout as more than 585,000 people cast their ballot early](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24aa78f468&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Chris Keall (Herald): [Electoral Commission spending on social media for youth vote – is it working?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=00509da189&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sasha Borissenko (Herald): [Should we lower the voting age?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1b7e688d64&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Our MMP voting system explained](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1052f052a5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Stuff): [Why voters are better with money than non-voters](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=16da577541&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) The Hui: [Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai take things into their own hands bringing politics to the paepae](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b4e5e9dc7c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Easy vote card arrives for Christchurch man – who has been dead for 16 years](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2812dcaa11&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Peter Wilson (RNZ): [Week in Politics: Collins faces problem as Labour holds poll lead](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a9d1e903a0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Alison Mau (Stuff): [The important election details you might have missed in the last week](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b5086ead3f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Leith Huffadine (RNZ): [The electorates worth watching on election night](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c189ed1740&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Matt Burrows (Newshub): [The key battleground electorates to keep an eye on come October 17](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9dcb6e9417&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Weekes (Stuff): [An uphill battle for Chlöe Swarbrick in Auckland Central](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8f0e4d9714&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Weekes (Stuff): [Labour’s Helen White out in front, but Auckland Central win not guaranteed](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ac2bf902a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Weekes (Stuff): [National’s Emma Mellow focussed on economy to win Auckland Central](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0a82b34f2c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick praises ‘phenomenal’ Auckland youth rally turnout](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=adc78e4477&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Damian George (Stuff): [Candidates up against it in Wellington Labour stronghold](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=da15f65642&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [‘I’m proud to be a socialist witch’ – Labour’s Ginny Anderson hits back at graffiti rampage](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d10ca6f792&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Sue Hoffart (Stuff): [Hometown tales of Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=670564e88e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Fresh start for new Southland electorate after chequered recent political past](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6b6f41e6ab&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Joel Maxwell (Stuff): [?taki – a giant board game with planes, trains, automobiles](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=efa2ead1e8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgia-May Gilbertson (Stuff): [More than a trickle of issues for future Napier MP to tackle](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bb9ede2179&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Labour** Peter Hartcher (Sydney Morning Herald): [The leader’s not for #turning: is Jacinda Ardern really the future of liberal democracy?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=80f1759b02&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Audrey Young (Herald): [The awkward problem Labour could have over Deputy Prime Minister](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c7a2ddb2d1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [Jacinda Ardern makes final push in Wellington as election enters home stretch](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=edfe666452&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [Jacinda Ardern paints ambitious vision of future at Labour election rally in Wellington](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7e44458aec&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Derek Cheng (Herald): [6 days to go – Jacinda Ardern lays out vision for 2030 at Labour rally in Wellington](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ba39360398&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [Jacinda Ardern’s full speech from Wellington Labour rally](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d4a0f41b53&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Jacinda Ardern looks to seal the deal as she asks crowds to vote right away](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d2bc3c8a36&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Amelia Wade (Herald): [South Auckland crowds meet Jacinda Ardern](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0fed45043a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [Jacinda Ardern swamped by supporters in traditional Labour stronghold of South Auckland](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e7a51a92dd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [Three strikes is out under Labour’s law and order policy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a6e4a842a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Derek Cheng (Herald): [Meth programme expanded to problem areas – Labour’s law and order plan](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=de4cb149bb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour promises $59m for law and order over four years](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4780dc3fb6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [‘First time I got drunk was at the age of nine,’ PM told](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8d1bcea2d0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Vita Molyneux (Newshub): [‘Some days are harder than others’: Jacinda Ardern opens up about struggles of Prime Minister role](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=675c59d958&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [The Labour Party promises to pour millions into stopping kauri dieback](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=12ce159801&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour pledges stronger protections against kauri dieback if re-elected](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8c7b8a762d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker and Melanie Carroll (Stuff): [Labour promises $60m fund to improve broadband blackspots](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dbe8e2d27d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [Labour promises $60m for better rural internet ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f51eefae42&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour promises $60m fund to improve internet in rural areas](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a41919eba2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **National** Richard Harman (Politik): [National gets desperate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=edb666ecca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [National takes down election ad after getting numbers wrong](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f9120ef08d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jenna Lynch (Newshub): [National gets numbers wrong in wealth tax attack](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=919c43cb65&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke (Stuff):[Judith Collins tries to make wealth tax an issue, asking voters to trust her more than Jacinda Ardern](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=68a509a316&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Derek Cheng (Herald): [Labour’s Jacinda Ardern v National’s Judith Collins on wealth tax](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4d9fd989c6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [National’s wealth tax claims rubbished by Labour, Greens](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f07e0ed9ca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Martin van Beynen (Stuff): [National’s terrible blue comes back to bite it](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4bea30e99a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Heather du Plessis-Allan (Herald): [Friendly fire in the National camp](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=09e48621a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Delphine Herbert and Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [Judith Collins needs to try and get through the week without any botch-ups – political commentator](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8c17ac0296&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke (Stuff): [The National MPs who will be booted out if the polls are accurate, and how it will make the party less racially-diverse](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1567822630&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [Judith the ‘human hoarding’ Collins back on the offensive in Auckland](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=37cd7aefd0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Collins intervenes after controversial abortion post](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0dbea650d1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [National MP Alfred Ngaro’s Facebook post attacking Phil Twyford not a reflection of party’s views – Judith Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=cd82b0f818&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Judith Collins distances National from MP Alfred Ngaro’s views on abortion and drugs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4a6e77b4e1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Michael Neilson (Herald): [National leader Judith Collins visits Howick Village Market, defends Alfred Ngaro’s social media post](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f05f7f2c30&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dan Satherley (Newshub): [National MP Alfred Ngaro accused of spreading ‘gross piece of misinformation’ on Facebook](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=02fcf2eb31&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Judith Collins coy on whether internal poll numbers are being kept from National MPs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e0e7a6a773&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [National’s Judith Collins has crack at Simon Bridges for contradicting her on TV over internal polling](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=96c1d0e9eb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [Judith Collins shakes off ‘distracting’ week – now in ‘high energy’ mode](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c2f589dffb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Amanda Cropp (Stuff): [National’s money-go-round to save ‘every tourism job’ will take five years](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=994ba51e0e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Vita Molyneux (Newshub): J[acinda Ardern fiercely defends Mosgiel after Judith Collins’ cheese roll snub](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fec38db89b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [The National Party wants all wineries to be allowed to charge for samples](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=eea289605d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jennifer Eder and Sophie Trigger (Stuff): [National’s Judith Collins announces managed isolation plan for vineyard workers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a23728807c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Judith Collins delighted to see herself on a mug](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dd45fe7c6e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [Over-interpreting a sarky tweet](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f43e7fae03&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [Christopher Luxon doesn’t rule out National Party leadership bid](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=aebedf43fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Claire Trevett (Herald): [National Party’s Chris Luxon on the campaign and Judith Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f1e8960244&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **NZ First** Moana Maniapoto (E-Tangata): [A man of contradictions](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=883bc740e9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) The Hui: [‘Of course they weren’t adequate’: Winston Peters on Treaty settlements](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7556860909&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Moore (Stuff): [NZ First leader Winston Peters promises defence personnel a pay rise ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=434a09db88&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Anna Bracewell-Worrall (Newshub): [Winston Peters struggles to whip up enthusiasm in Palmerston North](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=23a45e9114&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Minor Parties** Audrey Young (Herald): [James Shaw got it right, Winston Peters didn’t](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d1b300fc95&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [Minor parties make case for why they should be in next Government](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5b2d839167&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Peter Dunne: ‘Future of NZ First and Greens hanging in the balance’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=559a7e8060&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [New Conservatives’ Instagram page posts message of support for Rainbow community after being hacked](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b72711a811&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **ACT** Claire Trevett (Herald): [A day with Act leader David Seymour, the only leader having a good time](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=67bcc38154&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [‘OK, you got me’ – Seymour admits not following own advice on masks at Level 1](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=26681665bf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Greens** Thomas Manch (Stuff): [Both confident and fearful, the Greens try to make a buzz](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a831ed7ef4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Driver (AAP Factcheck): [Greens use outdated emissions figures to make construction industry sound worse](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=19cf9ff9ec&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [James Shaw joins Kerre McIvor to discuss election issues](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=806085d26a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Greens promise funds for urban food farms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e69517f755&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Corzon Miller and Finn Hogan (Newshub): [Greens commit to new Mental Health Minister if elected](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=acda19fe88&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Greens promise Mental Health Minister if re-elected, free counselling for everyone under 25](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b61607c78f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Charlie Dreaver (RNZ): [Green co-leader at Ihum?tao: ‘They are getting on with it’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5437631938&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Re: [Church and State: Marama Davidson on being told she’s a “good Maori”](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=75d208366e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) BusinessDesk: [My Net Worth: James Shaw, MP](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=42dcc81298&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Advance NZ** Paula Penfold and Louisa Cleave (Stuff): [Billy Te Kahika campaigns on truth. But does he live by it?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f1e363f5a5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Nikki Preston (Herald): [Electoral Commission to remind Advance Party of campaigning rules](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=96e64495a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Electoral Commission warns Advance NZ for driving branded trailer past polling booth](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=225c301636&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newshub: [‘Commies to the left, fascists to the right’: Billy Te Kahika sings Advance NZ song to the tune of ‘Stuck in the Middle with You’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4c08713362&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zoe Holland (Herald): [Commies to the left, fascists to the right’: Billy Te Kahika releases new Advance NZ song](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0db48bc1bf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Referendums** Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding (Stuff): [Tick. Tick podcast: the big referendum questions still hanging over voters](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=cbd6df8cd1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Polly Gillespie (Stuff): [Here’s why I’m still an undecided voter](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=febd0374fc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Kerre McIvor (Herald): [A week to go and I’m still undecided](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b2cccffd7e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Cannabis referendum** Sam Kilmister (Stuff): [Researchers say ambition to reduce use will be difficult to achieve](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=227a654aec&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Michael Neilson (Herald): [Top NZ health experts say vote ‘yes’ in Medical Journal editorial](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fe3465a64c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Geoff Noller (ODT): [Black market sellers of cannabis don’t ask for ID](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ef1e7306b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Cannabis referendum: NZMA leaders explain stance after row](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=63183c7b1f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Sadler (Newshub); [NZ Medical Association clarifies stance after members speak out](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=08a04d0b22&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [Shane Jones says ‘a million years will pass’ before he votes yes to cannabis](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ddfaf3d35c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Cannabis k?rero: The risks and rewards of legalisation](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3acc327756&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff Editorial: [The cannabis vote is still too close to call](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5a9a26d9ac&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Cannabis referendum result hinges on youth turnout, researcher says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e87ecbe5fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Julia Shallcrass (Herald): [How to prepare workplaces for cannabis reforms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5fa382b425&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Ian Munro (ODT):[Cannabis pros and cons](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4b297571a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Campaigner say her police officer father is voting to legalise cannabis](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4b8c689537&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Roughan (Herald): [Cannabis referendum and legalisation](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2df13a1e8b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Herald: [Cannabis referendum: Sam Neill urges Kiwis to vote ‘yes’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f15745fcbe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Bernard Orsman (Herald): [Auckland’s Karangahape Rd could become a cannabis-friendly “green zone”](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6e2b41f80e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Euthanasia referendum** Crystal Wu (Newshub): [Electoral Commission adamant anti-euthanasia flyers weren’t added to EasyVote packs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d103187fce&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Electoral Commission: Anti-euthanasia flyers not included in EasyVote packs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=77a3ea842d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hirini Kaa (E-Tangata): [No law is racism-proof](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e5dc0bca79&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [End of Life Choice k?rero: Safeguards and the right to choose](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7be0a8d775&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Richard McLeod (Stuff): [Lawyer believes End of Life Choice Act could be ‘bully’s playground’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0c3a59286c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Roslyn Metcalfe (Stuff): [I’m part of the disabled community, how dare you speak for me ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5e6b37c33f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Emma Riussell (Herald): [Euthanasia referendum: Former Whanganui nurse Lesley Martin recalls her ‘lowest moment’ in prison](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1a63d80693&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hannah Martin (Stuff): [Where prominent Kiwis stand on the End of Life Choice Act](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9824c055cc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Housing** Bernard Hickey (Stuff): [We’re stuck on a path of house price rises that is hard to get off](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7f1c810c72&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tony Alexander (Stuff): [Here’s why house prices don’t always follow population growth](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1cb35fca4f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rob Mitchell (Dominion Post): [Over-the-top cost of living in capital comes with big price for all](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ad5e9d7507&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rob Mitchell (Dominion Post): [No room at the inn, and you can’t head for the hills – welcome to Wellington](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ddcb05b1f3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jonny Edwards (Stuff): [Fact check: Are there unsold KiwiBuild houses in Canterbury?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a560708a05&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Moore (Manawatu Standard): [State houses in Palmerston North demolished to make room for more, smaller homes](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2a3e4ee7ad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Cira Olivier (Herald): [Tauranga housing crisis: Rental costs and property prices rising ‘far faster’ than incomes](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6f7424e4dd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Richard Sellars (Stuff): [Is it time to tweak our subdivison planning to create a variety of housing options?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=76e1581e99&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Greg Ninness (Interest): [Considerably more new homes have been consented under Labour than National](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e46848332b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Economy** Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Paul Goldsmith faces off against Grant Robertson on finance, crystal balls and the 19th century](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=605e220a1b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brian Fallow (Herald): [Spot the difference in parties’ plans](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8e318ab991&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jenée Tibshraeny (Interest): [National’s plan to halt Super Fund contributions would cost about $20 billion](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7397e45172&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Luke Malpass (Stuff): [What sort of economy do you want? That’s the big call this election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bd91bc9ada&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Liam Dann (Herald): [The biggest uncertainty of this election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=614f97e305&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sam Stubbs (Stuff): [A strong economy in 2021? Here’s why that could happen](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=803e650971&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Peter Griffin and Geoff Cumming (Listener): [Valley of debt: Daunting hurdles facing election winner](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=52dee644c9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Terry Baucher (Interest): [The Week in Tax: Spend it, save it, or keep it?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5b8b5c599d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) obyn Walker and Brendan Ng (Stuff): [Here’s how your tax bill could change post-election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bfac840dfc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Provincial Growth Fund** Denise Piper (Stuff): [Provincial Growth Fund to continue to provide jobs post election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=723f568279&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Heather Du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): [Good riddance to the Provincial Growth Fund](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ccae5e0992&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (1News): [Collins says it’s ‘verging on corruption’ for Govt to announce marae funding boost just days from election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ce7006c315&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Judith Collins thinks $100m marae PGF spend-up so close to election ‘verges on corruption’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5e7ce94475&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [Government spends last of PGF – $100m for nationwide marae upgrades](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=602028c1aa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Wage subsidy** Nita Blake-Persen (RNZ): [Emergency accommodation providers claim thousands in wage subsidies](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3e12d4e8cf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Anthony (Stuff): [Vector plans to repay $1.6m government wage subsidy because ‘it’s the right thing to do’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b4289336b5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Local government** Damian George (Dominion Post): [A year wearing Wellington’s mayoral chains: Andy Foster on broken pipes, broken promises, and battling Covid-19 and his colleagues](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=80e8d18be2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [Maori and WCC](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6e14c93850&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jimmy Ellingham (Manawatu Standard): [Ombudsman probe into city council closed-door session welcomed](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ab4082f6fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Evan Harding (Stuff): [Invercargill city councillor calls on Sir Tim Shadbolt to resign](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=551822daa7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dale Husband (E-Tangata): [Tamatha Paul: Show up and be counted](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a566ef712d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stephen Forbes (Stuff): [Auckland Council job cuts could see loss of institutional knowledge, councillor claims](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24a97c62d4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgina Campbell (Herald): [Hutt City councillor Chris Milne told to apologise, or be struck off committee](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9f3276d1c0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tracy Neal (RNZ): [Nelmac confirms CEO’s partner hired in fulltime role](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ca67f74ffc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Education** Stuff: [‘Dismayed’ academics rally behind Anne-Marie Brady over China research paper](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3d13fd8a01&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Heagney (Manawatu Standard): [Massey University does U-turn about consulting staff on media policy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=48e42c3fda&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Third of sexual assaults on university students go unreported – study](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=df1a37dd18&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lee Kenny (Stuff): [Thousands of Christchurch students don’t attend their local school](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1ddfc753d4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Coronavirus** Gill Bonnett (RNZ): [Border staff testing plan revealed in new government documents](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7e84ad6d89&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Government considered selling KiwiBuilds to existing homeowners hit by COVID-19](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4f154ad305&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (Stuff): [Will our Covid-19 strategy have to change post-election?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5c0baa20bb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Kate MacNamara (Herald): [But what if the Covid-19 vaccine never comes?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=26df8aa997&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Covid-19 documents: Govt advised to take mulitlateral approach to obtain vaccine](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8ade51b3ac&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tom Dillane (Herald): [UK’s richest man and Prada owner eligible to apply for ‘critical worker’ exemption into NZ for America’s Cup](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e612a74ea3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Andrew McRae (RNZ): [Covid-19 rules for ship crew: ‘It’s worse than being in prison’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0a820c5d03&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Escape from managed isolation facility to be reviewed – PM](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=de363a4187&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Newshub): [Judith Collins not impressed by latest managed isolation escape](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=05a1b025fe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Aussie tourism boss disappointed trans-Tasman travel bubble has become ‘quite political’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=edee69da20&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Pasifika taking up NZ Govt help for Covid-19 recovery efforts](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9acaf967e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Aimee Shaw (Herald): [Face mask price concerns: The most complained about retailers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5bf906d83e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Scott Palmer (Newshub): [Conspiracy theorists, anti-COVID-19 ‘freedom fighters’ march through Auckland](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8531e09679&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Health** Vicki Anderson (Stuff): [New Zealand’s dental care in a ‘state of crisis’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f781299466&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Vicki Anderson (Stuff): [Dental treatment inaccessible for many low-income earners](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=42d0bcf566&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Bruce Munro (ODT): [Hungover for life](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=291039f52d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stephen Forbes (RNZ): [Death and dialysis: South Auckland’s battle with diabetes](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=177841b7cb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [‘Near extinction’ of influenza in NZ as numbers drop due to lockdown](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f5f0db68e6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Emma Russell (Herald): [One in five youth unable to access healthcare](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7009bc3d5b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: Checkpoint: [Pharmac sorry as NZ faces oral contraceptive shortage](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=27f2789f68&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Alternatives for out-of-stock contraceptive pill now running out too](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8220adfd45&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Nikki Macdonald (Stuff): [Lifesaver or memory thief? The reality of modern electroconvulsive therapy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5525c469f0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Cecile Meier (Stuff): [Waiting lists ‘through the roof’ for Canterbury teens needing mental health help](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=40674c0959&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Environment** Dewy Sacayan, Francy Sulikosky and Bruce Kidd (Stuff): [How to vote with a climate lens](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c9de24a062&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Ministry defends new wetlands definition despite criticism](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3bacc3afa2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tim Jones (Herald): [Mining efforts press on with no time to burn](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fdb199c452&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Rachel Thomas (RNZ): Checkpoint: [Rising waste levy ‘anti-recycling’, metal recyclers say](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c915dbe1f0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **NZ First Foundation case** Catrin Owen (Stuff): [Duo accused in NZ First Foundation scandal keep name suppression](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=daeae09df4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [NZ First Foundation accused keep name suppression](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=031a91b2dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Max Rashbrooke: S[FO charges over NZ First Foundation](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e34de39d3f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Employment** Melanie Carroll (Stuff): [NZ union membership, but aviation job losses hit E t? numbers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a03362ef8f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Nobel Peace Prize** Michael Daly (Stuff): [Jacinda Ardern misses out as 2020 Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ba0552845a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Derek Cheng (Herald): [Nobel Peace Prize announced – Jacinda Ardern misses out, World Food Programme wins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9d25e0c3d6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newshub: [Green co-leader Marama Davidson endorses Greta Thunberg for Nobel Peace Prize over Jacinda Ardern](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b0d919fb87&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [‘Extremely flattered’ – Jacinda Ardern not optimistic about her chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c60ed4c2cc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Media** Brittany Keogh (Stuff): [Steven Joyce defamation case: Appeal Court finds NBR did not defame former National MP](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e6b3474d43&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Court of Appeal finds NBR did not defame Steven Joyce](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e96caab652&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): [RNZ caught out for multi-million dollar budget bungle](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c8b40a27ba&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Colin Peacock (RNZ): [Media policy slips down the queue](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=07adcfff7c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Transport** Todd Niall (Stuff): [Auckland congestion charge: City’s next political hot potato is already baked](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f0decc2d18&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Todd Niall (Stuff): [Why Auckland’s failing transport is a Wellington problem](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=22a80d6122&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **New Zealand or Aotearoa?** 1News: [One in three Kiwis support officially changing country’s name to Aotearoa](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5d347f9560&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lana Andelane (Newshub): [Maori Party’s Debbie Ngarewa-Packer explains importance of renaming New Zealand](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbc7604551&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Other** Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Government facial recognition tech deal offers wide access](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=aa5376bc1d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Fiona Connor (Newshub): [Grandmother’s plea for help in schools as youth face impact of ‘vicious cycle’ of trauma in ‘troubled’ Northland town](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1c403e9ff2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Michael Cullen (Herald): [Thesa days, uncertainty is the only sure thing](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=309f70103e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brittney Deguara (Stuff): [Why it’s time for New Zealanders to pay attention to the US election](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b0973c4c1c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Mount Maunganui marae told there’s no quick fix in battle to have neighbouring heavy industry scaled back](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ed3d23ef77&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Blair Ensor and Deborah Morris (Stuff): [Rimutaka Prison corruption investigation sparked by inmate’s alleged drug trafficking](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bb995ecea8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Edward Gay (Stuff): [Dilworth School: Former students approach Royal Commission of Abuse](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5c834279b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lincoln Tan (Herald): [New Zealand overstayer on what it’s like living a secret life](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8a17f0383a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News; [Maori fishing industry calling on next Government for increased financial support](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8b56bbd25f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Maja Burry (RNZ): [Water rules concerns drive farmers’ tractor hui](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=95741bdcd0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brenda Harwood (ODT: [Isolation spurs digital activity in older people](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=164ac858e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Dale Husband (E-Tangata): [Melani Anae: Educate to Liberate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8abf7017b2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)