> ## 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 September 2020 - URL: https://goodoil.news/daily-news-roundup-29-september-2020/ - Published: 2020-09-28T19:15:01.000Z - Updated: 2020-09-28T19:11:14.000Z - Author: General - Tags: COVID-19, Election 2020, Featured, Media, News, NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 02:38 **1News Colmar Brunton poll** Thomas Coughlan and Luke Malpass(Stuff): [Spectre of Labour-Green coalition National’s worst nightmare](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dfcd83a1f1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [Labour needs Greens on latest One News poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1e6d1d1bcc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Claire Trevett (Herald): [Do the polls deliver a whisper of hope for National?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fc6cdc9f62&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Farrar: [Latest poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a99a381756&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— 1News: [1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll: Labour and Greens in driving seat, but ACT still strong](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=24938e292a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [National’s poll bump ‘not big enough for this point in the election cycle’ – Jessica Mutch McKay](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=857c92d288&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Collins rises as preferred PM, but still significantly behind Ardern – 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d625aedecf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [‘It’s game on’ – ACT’s popularity continues to rise in latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b3a7426cd9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Latest TVNZ political poll shows Labour down, National up](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b9957e2350&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Newshub-Reid Research poll** Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Kiwis trust Labour over National to run economy as Paul Goldsmith dodges blame over fiscal hole](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=08cec43832&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mark Quinlivan and Zane Small (Newshub): [Jacinda Ardern hasn’t ‘entertained’ idea of governing alone despite polls showing a majority](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4c0251daad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Matt Burrows (Newshub): [Judith Collins says poll shows National ‘coming back’, vows to bring more ‘steel’ in lead-up to NZ Election 2020](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4e08080c21&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **TVNZ Young Voters’ Debate** 1News: [TVNZ Young Voters’ Debate sees parties vie for youth support with housing, climate, education policies](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9393aa1b27&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [How parties would relieve the Covid-19 burden put to young candidates at TVNZ debate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=493554d477&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Chlöe Swarbrick hits back at ACT MP’s ‘fiscal child poverty’ comment, calling it ‘disgusting’ and a typical ‘soundbite’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7e2be3d5dd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [‘Stopped more houses being built at Ihum?tao than they’ve built’ – National’s Simeon Brown targets Labour’s housing record](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e7d62819a0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Full video: Young Voters’ Debate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=870c3f1110&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Issues that matter to Aotearoa’s rangatahi in the spotlight in TVNZ’s young voters’ debate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=47157faa74&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Election** Chris Trotter (Interest): [Judith Collins expects to lose – she may even be looking forward to it](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8345425b5f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Richard Shaw (The Conversation): [With polls showing Labour could govern alone, is New Zealand returning to the days of ‘elected dictatorship’?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=66bfd57d90&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Small fortunes: Dunne’s tips on the pitfalls of party popularity](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2213cc47b3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [Are Labour voters turning Green?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=533ee67ae8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): [Labour tacks and National dog whistles](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ab6165da7a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [National, Labour blueprints for post-Covid economic recovery differ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f8020bbdfd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Julie Iles (NBR: [Election 2020: Political world’s biggest Facebook ad spenders?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9d5a581c42&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Herald: [The Front Bench podcast: National struggles while Act rises in the polls](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=76de3518ca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mike Yardley (Press): [Legislating against offence will make for a highly censored society](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9f730d2026&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Andrew MacFarlane (1News): [Vote Compass: Most New Zealanders want conversion therapy banned](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6042179cb5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgina Campbell (Herald): [All or nothing in ?h?riu electorate as three MPs contest seat](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=91f263b124&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Spotlight on Wellington: Focus on the ?h?riu electorate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fdb97c363f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Martin van Beynen (Press): [Plugging In… to Waimakariri: Will Nat voters be swayed by the Ardern effect?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=84a30ccec5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Martin van Beynen (Press): [Plugging in… to Christchurch East](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e1b990ba73&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Weekes (Stuff): [Chris Luxon a shoo-in for Botany, but expert issues warning](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d8709076dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Deena Coster (Stuff): [Fiery debate keeps New Plymouth candidates on their toes](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=050bf58618&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Labour’s Tiwai smelter announcement** Jason Walls (Herald): [Battleground Tiwai – Political parties clash over Southland smelter policies](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c3734d3c6e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Anna Bracewell-Worrall (Newshub): [Labour criticised by environmental groups for promise to keep Tiwai Point smelter open](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b81ad9e58e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff Editorial: [Tiwai’s story is now “To be continued . . . ”](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=445b24556f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Laura Smith and Luisa Girao (ODT): [Rio Tinto welcomes Labour pledge](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4e37c9c56f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Logan Savory (Southland Times): [Southland leaders welcome Labour’s Tiwai policy, but wary of timing, funding](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e6e0da347c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) David Hargreaves (Interest): [Labour aims for three-to-five year extension to Tiwai smelter, including ‘supporting’ Transpower to allow reduced power costs for smelter owner NZAS](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=853e66a4ee&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Gavin Evans (BusinessDesk): [Smelter to be offered lower transmission price](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=335f5e9b2b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jason Walls (Herald): [Labour promises to keep Tiwai Point on life support – but there’s a catch](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d75d5a8a10&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Labour promises to keep Tiwai smelter open longer](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7681f864de&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour commits to Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extension negotiations](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6613ff2704&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Labour promises to negotiate extension of Tiwai Point smelter operations](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0ba54bf8de&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Labour joins National, New Zealand First in seeking extension to Tiwai Point smelter closure](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=43ecbbafd0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Logan Savory (Stuff): [Ngai Tahu pushes for green hydrogen transition at Tiwai Point](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9f9c09dced&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Mataura toxic waste stoush in Environment Court today](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=65bbb02167&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Labour** Shane Te Pou (Herald): [Maori Caucus could ‘heed lessons from Congressional Black Caucus’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8d4253405b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [Labour failing tangata whenua as Treaty partners, says Maori Party co-leader](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dfe5e7b083&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Tso (Dominion Post): [Regional hubs won’t be far if Labour is re-elected, Hipkins says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6144f8ce92&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jo Moir (RNZ): [Labour to pledge increase in emergency dental grant from $300 to $1000](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4134f67b91&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **National** Derek Cheng (Herald): [The return of ‘Crusher’ Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ae32c19a12&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [Judith Collins asked to embrace ‘Crusher’ persona](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=77db0a83fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (1News): [National promise tertiary providers $4K for each unemployed Kiwi that gets work](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dd93ee25f5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [National promises tertiary educators $4000 for every unemployed Kiwi they get back into work](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=57af6180fb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [National would pay $4000 to retrain unemployed into work in reskilling policy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=abc7a13a93&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Amelia Wade (Herald): [National promises a ‘zero suicide’ strategy for mental health](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5ac957988d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [National promises ‘zero suicides’ strategy, mental health minister](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=81a21569c8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Stuff): [National promises free Covid-19 counselling sessions, a Minister for Mental Health](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=76c0d026d4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [National wants new Mental Health Minister, promises ‘100,000 free counselling sessions’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e1fb1c15dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [National promises Nelson hospital rebuild with work starting by 2024](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6b68171f9d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Labour compares National’s financial plan to fraudulent Fyre Festival in the United States](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9fed1b1b23&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Cherie Sivignon (Nelson Mail): [Concern about economy No. 1 issue on campaign trail says Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=920549e68f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tim Newman (Nelson Mail): [Collins goes on the offensive at public meeting in Nelson](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2252f2557e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lana Andelane (Newshub): [Judith Collins hits back at ‘disgusting’ accusations of her ‘weaponising’ husband’s ethnicity](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bf4173babe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Scott Palmer (Newshub): [Could Sir John Key save National from Jacinda Ardern?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fe851eb65d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Scott Palmer (Newshub): [Senior National Party figure ‘Merv from Manurewa’ aka Roger Bridge still in leadership](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e5009a12e7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Nats official who allegedly goes by ‘Merv’ still in leadership](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c8931800b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **ACT** Jo Moir (RNZ): [ACT Party relishing gain in polls](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3f6800e5d5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newstalk ZB: [Act’s impressive rise in political polls continues](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=515c2d841c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [Party ‘skills shortage’ why ACT unlikely to work with Labour – David Seymour](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c877fb1881&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [‘A lot of ways’ New Conservatives and ACT could work together ‘for the benefit of New Zealand’ – Leighton Baker](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dc7fd927cf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: Seven Sharp: [‘The outside was the best bit’ – David Seymour eats cake depicting himself, baked by Laura Daniel](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0659f11dfb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **NZ First** Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [Winston Peters has done us a favour over Ihum?tao](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=18a8de8eb3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Greens** Daisy Hudson (ODT): [Co-housing project a light for NZ, Green leader says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=27386343b1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [‘My very own Bernie Sanders moment’ – Butterfly lands on James Shaw’s mic at Greens campaign event](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=919880a64d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [Butterfly makes unexpected appearance during James Shaw’s speech](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a3a58c4003&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Relationships across the political divide** Liam Hehir (Democracy Project): [How to prevent politics and elections dictating your personal relationships](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=794791adad&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ; [The Detail: When politics and dating don’t mix](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=77cdc39a7a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Cannabis referendum** Dave Armstrong (Stuff): [Cannabis referendum: Will we see a vote to continue with hypocrisy?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4669219309&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tracy Neal (RNZ): [Global medicinal cannabis market could undercut NZ growers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c1a0afc0bc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [My Story: Tuari Potiki, NZ Drug Foundation, as told to Elisabeth Easther](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b98f72b8a8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **Euthanasia referendum** John Gibb (ODT): [Prediction of ‘yes’ vote in referendum](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fcc737a7dc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Welfare, inequality** Isaac Davison (Herald): [What’s the plan for welfare and child poverty?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9ae1ac393b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour’s Jacinda Ardern defends track record on child welfare and poverty](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=484b85b774&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Coronavirus, Trans-Tasman bubble, border exemptions** Thomas Manch and Louisa-Jane Steyl (Stuff): [Judith Collins questions if Kiwis are ready for trans-Tasman bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a92c91a7f6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Winston Peters optimistic about Australian travel bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2c388ef11c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) AAP: [‘We need New Zealanders, just like they need Australians’ – Morrison and Ardern open to bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b1770516c5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Transtasman travel bubble within weeks – Australian reports](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=98e077608b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Sally Murphy (RNZ): [Tourism industry hopeful about pre-Christmas trans-Tasman bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c38fc765b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Brook Sabin (Stuff): [Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says trans-Tasman travel may be possible before Christmas](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=705a84bd0e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Amy Williams (RNZ): [Another private managed isolation plan to be proposed after elections](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e3e7794e25&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Construction industry wants to fund its own Covid-19 quarantine centre for highly skilled workers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a8815791b9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Business NZ urges border exemptions for investors](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=722b433c19&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: Checkpoint: [NZ rejecting Pacific yachts in cyclone season ‘ludicrous’ – Ocean Cruising Club boss](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=60fd0a50d7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) ————— Ben Strang (RNZ): [Police considered charging Black Lives Matter march organisers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d38df7ab99&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Zane Small (Newshub): [Jacinda Ardern waiting ‘with interest’ trial results of COVID-19 sniffer dogs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=83ffb70033&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Business** Rob Stock (Stuff): [Waves of ‘zombie’ company failures predicted as Covid support withdrawn](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=13748f73b0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Tim McCready (Herald): [Mood of the boardroom: CEOs compare finance rivals Grant Robertson and Paul Goldsmith](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b06318f50e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Aimee shaw (Herald): [Mood of the boardroom: What business wants from the next government](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=170aeed54b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Newstalk ZB: [Mood of the Boardroom: Govt get ‘pass mark’ for Covid response](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b898421c0a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Amy Williams (RNZ): [Auckland job losses not as severe as predicted](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a4948aac92&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Sally Rae (ODT): [Lack of economic confidence in South](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=57dc8dd4e6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Environment** Jamie Morton (Herald): [$160m a year: Sweeping new assessment of NZ’s big flood threat](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7c54e1b7eb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Newsroom: [Party leaders tackle the ‘green recovery’ question](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1cfc3c23b7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Spinoff: [100 year forecast: A five part documentary series on the impact of climate change for New Zealand’s future](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b5533d2fe8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Eleisha Foon (RNZ): [Extinction Rebellion protesters block entrance to Canterbury coal mine](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=83d3d389a2&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Michael Hayward (Stuff): [Water quality data reveals a ‘very mixed bag’ for Canterbury rivers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bb61369dfe&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Littlewood (Timaru Herald): [Water quality report is good and bad for South Canterbury rivers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d0c4bd5355&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Primary industries** Andrea Vance (Stuff): [Trawl gear damages fragile coral reefs, so why is the Government sanctioning more hauls?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f87e1b4754&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Crystal Wu (Newshub): [Green Party insists on speeding up instalment of fishing cameras after reports of illegal shark finning](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fd503f3ccb&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Bonnie Flaws (Stuff): [Election 2020: What’s on the table for farmers?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ef5fd4b0f7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Education** Aaron Leaman (Waikato Times): [Grant Robertson promises student lifeline](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a32dc855ea&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) George Heagney (Manawat? Standard): [International students’ absence to be felt for some time at Massey University](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=270b2893a6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) John Gerritsen (RNZ): [Principals worried by prospect of frequent Education Review Office visits](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3319b2c233&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Transport** Phil Pennington (RNZ): [NZTA hushed historic Auckland Harbour Bridge contamination](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c4f88f24ed&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jordan Bond (RNZ): [Anger from Auckland locals kept in the dark about Harbour Bridge contamination](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=8492130a4d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Amelia Wade (Herald): [NZ First leader Winston Peters says Auckland’s light rail cost is $10-$15b](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=661330db70&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Foreign affairs** Herald Editorial: [Why it is important for NZ to maintain a light diplomatic touch](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=761fb84f66&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) ODT Editorial: [China’s misguided assertiveness](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2abfd53795&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Health** Francesca Rudkin (Newstalk ZB): [Political parties lacking policy on fixing our healthcare system](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=49a0b869db&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Morton (Herald): [Less trust among Maori in vaccines and GPs, study suggests](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b15cf0b092&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Local government** Andrea Fox (Herald): [Auckland port’s financial results reignite questions about council ownership](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=41856e2bbd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Matthew Littlewood (Timaru Herald): [Timaru District Council submits $14m of water projects for $6.8m stimulus fund](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f843aba11c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) **Other** Michael Morrah (Newshub): [Police, WorkSafe, Labour Inspectorate visit Gloriavale after allegations of controlling behaviour, worker exploitation](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9ba736a356&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Provincial Growth Fund: $18.8m for Maori development projects](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e942cb3a8a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Louise Scott (ODT): [Iwi will use funds to tell island’s story](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5d0f975d7c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [No quarantine rule change for All Blacks – but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern offers some hope for ‘hot spot’ transtasman bubble in time for Christmas](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d7e15bb5d5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Mandy Te (Stuff): [Wellington City Mission receives $10 million for new building with social supermarket and housing units](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d1cbbfa25f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Georgina Campbell (Herald): [Wellington City Mission gets $10 million for redevelopment plans](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e63a0d47fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [City Mission to set up new community hub in Mt Cook](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=543f8a8dae&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Gill Bonnett (RNZ): [‘Unethical’ immigration refund process challenged](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=39552a29aa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Andrew McRae (RNZ): [Abuse in care: Man who suffered as a child gives evidence](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=965b0f7a95&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) Gavin Ellis: [Welcome return of old friends](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3230bf1764&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)