> ## 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 – 29 January 2021 - URL: https://goodoil.news/daily-news-roundup-29-january-2021/ - Published: 2021-01-28T19:15:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-01-29T20:54:56.000Z - Author: General - Tags: Media, News, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 02:38 **Covid: MIQ** Meriana Johnsen (RNZ): [Calls to restrict returnee numbers to avoid more Covid-19 outbreaks](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b7f62bff40&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [NZ should ‘have goal of no Covid-19 positive people’ arriving into country – Michael Baker](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f2d90f5372&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Pressure mounts for full audit of MIQ network after Covid-19 community cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ba5d167cb4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Anthony (Stuff): [Allowing different plane arrivals in same MIQ facility raises risk of Covid spread, quarantine expert says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7901d92b9d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Block (Stuff): [No room at the inn, with every MIQ slot filled until end of May](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9484f112a0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [The Wiggles granted MIQ spots for upcoming nationwide concerts](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=76f1bb2037&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mina Kerr-Lazenby (Stuff): [All MIQ returnees to stay in rooms after day 12 test to mitigate virus risk](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b660adad5e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Kiwi firm working on rapid immunity tests at airports](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=cc4fba6457&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Andy Fyers (BusinessDesk): [Who are the 12,000 people arriving in NZ each month?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=18949ba637&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Covid: Northland and Auckland cases; Pullman hotel** Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Gradual emptying of Pullman Hotel ‘prudent’ after three cases – but human error likely in virus spread, experts say](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbdb040b35&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Block (Stuff): [Pullman Hotel to gradually empty, hundreds of beds lost from MIQ system](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=81215e1381&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hannah Martin (Stuff): [Pullman Hotel guests still confined to rooms in wake of community cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=aa901683e5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Two more people linked with Pullman Hotel treated as confirmed Covid cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a7a365b545&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Two new Auckland cases test positive for Covid-19 South African variant](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=234de2bc20&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Auckland locations visited by new community cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f1d9c4ba60&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Block (Stuff): [Govt failed to release names of two businesses linked to Northland case](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=51730116c5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Aucklanders ‘know how to beat this virus’, Mayor Phil Goff says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f08b0547bc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Waitangi and public holidays** Anna Whyte (1News): [Maori Party cancel plans to attend Waitangi after Covid case, iwi advice](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9f458d04e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Joel Maxwell (Stuff): [Maori Party won’t be attending Waitangi celebrations due to Covid-19 concerns](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e055c97b45&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jason Walls (Herald): [Maori Party won’t go to Waitangi commemorations amid virus concerns](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fb8a49ccb1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Waitangi Day: Maori Party leaders cancel commemoration plans in Te Tai Tokerau](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=98576a270a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Maiki Sherman (1News): [Labour’s Maori caucus to be welcomed at Waitangi’s Te Tii Marae next week](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=706bc60b20&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Susan Botting (Herald): [Waitangi Day organisers keeping close eye on Covid – iwi leaders say don’t come North](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f986501176&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Luke Malpass and Thomas Manch (Stuff): [Crucial 24-48 hours ahead for Auckland anniversary and Waitangi long weekends](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=31b9ea7436&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Borders and travel** Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [So the borders are closed for 2021, now what?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8665389076&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Australia extends suspension of New Zealand travel bubble for another 72 hours](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e6ec11d289&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Melanie Earley (Stuff): [Flights cancelled as Australia extends pause on NZ services for another 72 hours](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0f2db8e3dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Emma Cropper (Newshub): [Australia yet to reopen borders to New Zealanders as end of 72 hour suspension looms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c0a4a99a62&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [‘Evolving situation’ – Possible new community cases complicate Australia’s decision over NZ bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2721ea8784&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: General** Michael Baker and Martin McKee (Guardian): [All countries should pursue a Covid-19 elimination strategy: here are 16 reasons why](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7516ddea3c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Verity Johnson (Stuff): [Back to being twitchy – and this time we’re grumpy too](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c7f02577cd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mandy Te (Stuff): [New Zealand ranked best at responding to Covid-19 pandemic, according to Lowy Institute](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=be2685f6fb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (1News): [‘Never room for boasting’ — NZ’s Covid response ranked first in world, but at an awkward time](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b359c1b214&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Editorial: The three Cs of Covid transmission](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6699856e40&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Georgia-May Gilbertson (Stuff): [‘It’s breaking me down’: Mum’s 13-month separation from her family in South Africa](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=72630cf12b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [‘NZ frets’ – World reacts to New Zealand’s new community virus cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbd8a2ca6b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Community cases cast doubt on upcoming holiday weekend events](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c8bc15bd9d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Kiwis can’t fly to the Cook Islands – but we may end up financing their wage subsidy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6e87d0f52d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rosemary McLeod (Stuff): [We obey Covid rules because we’re reasonable people](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9b2263fc6a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Iwi checkpoints** Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): [Why I have sympathy for Hone Harawira](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=53c80f66bd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Covid-19 community checkpoint in Northland shut down](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4a68f3069d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Imran Ali (Northern Advocate): [Iwi checkpoint leads visitor booking cancellations in Northland](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=92a9990e92&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Testing** Lana Andelane (Newshub): [Covid-19 Auckland: People deserve an explanation over unstaffed Albany testing centre – Phil Goff](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=47874be2d1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Caroline Williams and Lucy Xia (Stuff): [?rewa testing stations packed, some rest homes closed to visitors as vigilance urged](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=292f9898a5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Long queues at Auckland testing stations after further two cases confirmed](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c1fe21a8d6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lynley Ward (Herald): [Hour-plus queues, big Auckland events under threat as community fears grow](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ddf3fe9753&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Vaccine** Hannah Martin (Stuff): [Govt wants to vaccinate 70 per cent of NZ, but questions remain](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=45e6899607&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Pfizer calls on governments to avoid export restrictions disrupting Covid-19 vaccine supply](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2501f62fbe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Should patents apply to Covid vaccines?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=69df17917b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Covid: Scanning and tracing** Peter Dunne: [The problem with NZ’s contact tracing system](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c43e935171&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Breanna Barraclough (1News): [‘You’re the problem’ — Government’s ‘scan, scan, scan’ mantra comes under fire for blaming community](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=44a610f66d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Morton (Herald): [QR scans double amid latest scare – but numbers still too low](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0cabfb72d9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **NZ-China-Australia relations** Qin Sheng (Global Times): [Why New Zealand and Australia’s relations with China are cases of fire and ice?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=847d0ec81b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Stuff): [Trade Minister Damien O’Connor says Australia should ‘follow us and show respect’ to China, causing trans-Tasman tension](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4b5eee177e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jane Patterson (RNZ): [Minister says Australia should follow NZ’s lead on China diplomacy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=339fccfdbe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Trade Minister Damien O’Connor under fire after urging Australia to practice ‘more diplomacy’ with China](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d1813d3ce5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Newshub): [Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan expresses ‘respect’ for Damien O’Connor but criticism mounts over China comments](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0d48257d7e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Housing** John Tookey (Stuff): [What Labour must do to ease the housing crisis](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=10c6c61d4e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hannah Kronast (Newshub): [Kiwi renters told to brace for ‘difficult’, ‘record-breaking’ 2021](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b4c595db8c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tony Alexander (One Roof): [Six reasons why house price madness won’t last](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=29b8f070e5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) BusinessDesk: [Auckland, Wellington rentals now pricier than Sydney](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=baeb4d621e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Lending restriction increase to cool off residential property investors expected](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c869e451a3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ODT: [New community housing strategy for Christchurch to get more people into homes](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=66ac008404&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **National Party** Matthew Hooton (Herald): [Covid scare saves Jacinda Ardern once more](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=30ee143ba6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Chris Trotter: [Judith Collins’ State of the nation speech fails to comfort – or connect](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=720d1a50d4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Can National leader set the right tone in opposition?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5857e906d2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **NZ First** Jason Walls (Herald): [Senior NZ First MP Tracey Martin resigns from party as it ‘no longer reflects my values’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=663429fbd5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jenna Lynch (Newshub): [Former New Zealand First MPs Tracey Martin, Jenny Marcroft quit party, citing different values](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=652cc9f80e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Katie Scotcher (RNZ): [Former MPs Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft quit NZ First](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fe3c8e864b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Corruption Perception Index** Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [New Zealand tied first as least-corrupt country by Corruption Perceptions Index](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b3b5c11e99&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Catherine Harris (Stuff): [Government warned not to ruin corruption-free status](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2bb7abff33&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [NZ, Denmark named as world’s least corrupt countries](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24a1b09193&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Economy and work** Liam Dann (Herald): [Economist Ganesh Nana: Beyond the free-market experiment](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9b281049b4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anne Gibson (Herald): [Maori economy put at $68.7b, workforce up by 100,000 people: new BERL report](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a5bc413e13&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [Reserve Bank report tots up $69b of assets in Maori economy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f39a9d9355&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tina Morrison (Stuff): [Trade Me ‘bounced back’ after grinding to a halt during Covid; won’t repay wage subsidy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=832d8dcc67&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Gray (Herald): [Covid 19 coronavirus: NZ imports fell sharply in 2020 while exports held their ground – Stats NZ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c0108ed8b3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hamish Rutherford (Herald): [Energy industry shake up: Trustpower says it could sell its retail business](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=518fbc93ae&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Grant Bradley (Herald): [Emirates to continue New Zealand rebuild as Covid-19 recovery steps rolled out](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=eded00dbec&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Climate change** Zane Small (Newshub): [Jacinda Ardern encourages higher spending on cars to reduce emissions as ACT fears for less fortunate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f5e87bb8d8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Government introducing car import rules aimed at lowering emissions and fuel costs, considering incentive scheme for EVs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbcb50906a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Eco-friendly car import standard legislation to come in this year](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c6031cbe65&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) The Big Q: [Climate change: Is New Zealand doing enough?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4d66fbfeff&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Dunedin Railway Station: Activists lock themselves to tracks to block coal train](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e2705567e0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuart Smith (Stuff): [Plans to reduce emissions must not meddle with personal freedoms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=430350b9ad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Local government** Brian Fallow (Herald): [Pressure goes on for water reform](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=161ab5e6ef&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Harry Lock (RNZ): [Water meters recall 1970s’ user pays attitude – opponent](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2002dcf543&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tina Law (Stuff): [Christchurch City Council calls for its companies to tackle salary gap](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a71359ca23&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tara Shaskey (Stuff): [Numbers lack as Maori ward petition deadline looms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7cb1ce3bd5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ODT: [Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=760f03514b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Joel MacManus (Stuff): [Burst Wellington sewage pipe was found to be at risk of failing in 2018](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e72487c374&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **John Banks Magic Talk radio show** Mitch Harris (Stuff): [Does talkback radio have a future?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7145035043&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [Vodafone NZ to draw up ethical advertising policy in wake of Magic Talk debacle](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9325d844dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Karl du Fresne: [Orwell saw this coming](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b72b27dba7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Sale of Stuff media** Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [Suppression lifted on Nine’s statements about Stuff](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fc140cea99&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Sam Hurley (Herald): [Aussie media firm Nine Entertainment were resolved to close Stuff before $1 sale to CEO](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=09631ce9be&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [Stuff days from shutdown before buyout, judgment reveals](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6da73e7916&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Other** Graham Adams (Democracy Project): [Will Ardern back away from new “hate speech” laws?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=20a2cd8596&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Simon Wallace (Herald): [Critical junction for aged care during Covid 19 coronavirus](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=655c3d6fad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Laura Wiltshire (Stuff): [Teachers call for more staff to manage ever-increasing workloads](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=da40d15ab1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgina Campbell (Herald): [Victoria University’s new ‘Wellington’ sign reignites name change stoush](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=930ca19306&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Maria Ross and Caroline Parkinson (Stuff): [Making a building industry that’s actually environmentally friendly](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7280a8dfbb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Kurt Bayer (Herald): [Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7646f5a76a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ankur Sabharwal (Stuff): [Is 2021 the year that Immigration NZ gets tough on law-breaking employers?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c942e4259c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Alison Mau (Stuff): [Top singers release open letter after sexual harassment revelations](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1aeb3d023a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)