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# Daily News Roundup – 3 September 2020
- URL: https://goodoil.news/daily-news-roundup-3-september-2020/
- Published: 2020-09-02T20:15:01.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-02T20:15:16.000Z
- Author: General
- Tags: COVID-19, Featured, Media, News, NZ, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 03:00

**Green private school funding row, education**  
Stuff Editorial: [Shaw’s Green School shambles risks his party’s future](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=f16db250b1&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Claire Trevett (Herald): [Will James Shaw’s endless sorry save the Greens?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6ddda4ce8a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Tova O’Brien (Newshub): [NZ First and Greens fighting for survival, trying to kill each other off amid Green School debacle](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3380515602&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jane Patterson (RNZ): [James Shaw battles to restore his credibility](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d970479d65&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newstalk ZB: [Is James Shaw’s apology enough to save the Greens?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=582a0b7b80&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Dita De Boni (NBR): [Greens once more enter election a divided force](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a6be336188&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): [Govt is wasting millions on the wealthy and weird](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=280e1f1141&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Derek Cheng (Herald): [Revealed: 44 projects worth $600m at stake over James Shaw’s ‘ultimatum’ email](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fd19eb21cc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newstalk ZB: [44 projects worth $600m at stake over James Shaw’s ‘ultimatum’ email](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=29704f4005&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [James Shaw held off on approving 44 projects over Green School](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1ef32176db&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newstalk ZB: [James Shaw under pressure following school funding backlash](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4daf6e4d29&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Judith Collins calls for James Shaw’s resignation over Green School blunder](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5ddad709e3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jane Matthews (Stuff): [Green School’s $11.7m from Govt ‘never, ever’ been a 100 per cent grant, CE says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5fbe5d17fa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Josephine Franks (Stuff): [Why do private schools get any public money?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbb4c9ce1e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Ruth Boyask (The Conversation): [We need public value from govt funding of the private Green School New Zealand](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1e56275b8c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
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Laura Wiltshire (Stuff): [Early childhood teachers say they are ‘shovel-ready’ as they call for pay parity](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=03fe86b79f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Simon Collins (Herald): [Covid 19 coronavirus: Masks become part of uniform at South Auckland college](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=47e70caaca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newshub: [The fight to save school libraries](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a4dc319b35&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Deena Coster (Stuff): [Taranaki polytech boss optimistic despite shovel-ready cold shoulder](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=28705ea720&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Te Aniwa Hurihanganui (RNZ): [Otago university facing legal challenge over medical school admissions](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3a80a6786f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Heta Gardiner (Maori TV): [Otago University defends diversity quota after Maori students’ concern](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ddfff9ee98&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jessica Tyson (Maori TV): [University of Waikato students concerned about future of the university for Maori](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=50d4a51787&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Parliament**  
Richard Harman (Politik): [Every picture tells a story](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=789dece524&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Zombie Parliament stumbles into a flat finish with lacklustre final day](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=34b230c9b0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Zane Small (Newshub): [Judith Collins uses Jacinda Ardern’s ‘source of truth’ statement to attack Government’s record](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4230634498&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newstalk ZB: [Robertson jabs Collins over husband’s social media activities in final Question Time](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7d89f80918&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Election, cannabis referendum**  
Andrew Macfarlane (1News): [Economy weighing on voters’ minds, Vote Compass numbers confirm](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=47a88503b7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Andy Fyers (BusinessDesk): [State of play: introducing the BusinessDesk Poll Tracker](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=75200fa4c6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Anna Bracewell-Worrall (Newshub): [Politicians fired up over ‘vile’ social media posts of Jacinda Ardern with Pornhub branding](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1fb7a603e4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Deena Coster (Taranaki Daily News): [Labour candidate turns barista in bid to connect with community](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b070c66fda&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
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Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Cannabis referendum too close to call – poll](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b6bc26cffc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
AAP: [Poll finds cannabis referendum too tight to call](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7a2ebacc00&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
The Big Q: [Is Aotearoa ready to legalise cannabis?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9ffc6ca007&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**National Party**  
Jamie Ensor (Newshub): [Judith Collins vows to find out who created ‘misleading’ National ad with her name on it](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a9132a5111&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Collins ‘didn’t even know’ about misleading National ad](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bc3d00f3ae&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald: [From Parliament to real estate: Paula Bennett’s new role revealed](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=835f34d7d0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**NZ’s coronavirus response**  
1News: [PM calls it ‘a disservice’ to say NZ hasn’t done well in Covid-19 fight after Winston Peters’ criticism](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ee74de1645&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amelia Wade (Herald): [It’s a ‘disservice’ to say New Zealand hasn’t done well with Covid-19, says Prime Minister](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1d66d1798a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jason Walls (Herald): [Peters turns on Govt ahead of key Cabinet alert level settings meeting](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=50241cb4ac&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amelia Wade (Herald): [Winston Peters takes swipe at Labour over response](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=508985568c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Henry Cooke (Stuff): [Winston Peters attacks Government’s Coronavirus response as he relaunches election campaign](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bf108ca1d7&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald Editorial: [Nobel prize economist puts NZ’s Covid response in perspective](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=801f36ac62&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
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1News: [Ban on Aucklanders travelling outside city should have continued into Level 2, epidemiologist says](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=48fa740c4d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Vaughan Elder and Hugh Collins (ODT): [Aucklanders shouldn’t be going to Queenstown for conferences – Chris Hipkins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=40afd962e9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Caroline Williams (Stuff): [Health minister slammed for conflicting advice over rules for Aucklanders attending conferences](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=edf2b20f7f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Hugh Collins (ODT): [Q’town conference following guidelines ‘to the letter’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2363f38120&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
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Cecile Meier (Stuff): [100+ sent from isolation in Auckland to Christchurch without a swab in June](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5cab5df452&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Zane Small (Newshub): [Advice to Megan Woods: Unlikely COVID-19 outbreak came from managed isolation facilities](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=14e27d1c87&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [Potential $1000 fine for breaking public transport mask mandate](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2a53f35806&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Kiwis will be wearing masks until a Covid-19 vaccine is found, experts say](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=02c238b64b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Covid-19 alert level one still a distant prospect in NZ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=16f8806cce&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Thomas Manch (Stuff): [Auckland could leave Covid-19 alert level 2 without zero transmission](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9ebba4f531&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Anna Whyte (1News): [Next step will be timing of Auckland’s move from Alert Level 2.5 to 2 – Dr Bloomfield](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=aa60d9a620&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Anna Whyte (1News): [Any changes to alert levels to be signalled on Friday, Jacinda Ardern confirms](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e5ef0e29bf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Dan Brunskill (BusinessDesk): [Focus on Auckland before level 1 considered: Bloomfield](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2db4b2838e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Zane Small (Newshub): [Health Minister Chris Hipkins on why South Island is under alert level restrictions despite no COVID-19 cases](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=05db437290&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Ashley Bloomfield apologises for incorrect messaging over Auckland Covid-19 testing](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=ddf8cb69a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [Wrong Auckland testing information should’ve been signed off by senior officer, wasn’t – Dr Ashley Bloomfield](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b736788dfa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Matthew Theunissen (RNZ): [People who tested negative for Covid-19 in India were positive on arrival in NZ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=419d5d084b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Katarina Williams (Stuff): [‘Still intent’ on finding the mystery source of Auckland Covid-19 cluster](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b498996603&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Patrick Gower and Scott Palmer (Newshub): [Professor Michael Baker tears up as he recounts struggle for lockdown](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbfd7da618&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Patrick Gower and Rachel Sadler (Newshub): [Dr Ashley Bloomfield reveals ‘self-doubt’ over putting New Zealand into alert level 4](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a6ea9c8122&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Grant Bradley (Herald): [Air New Zealand wants saliva tests for crew](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=0df1ea7a7d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mark Quinlivan (Newshub): [Advance NZ co-leader Billy Te Kahikas Jr’s claim military has ‘powers similar to that of a constable’ fact-checked as false](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=78e6a1df9b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amelia Wade (Herald): [Winston Peters says ‘disaster’ Auckland and Melbourne outbreaks have set back trans-Tasman travel bubble](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6ca27a65cf&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Contact tracing, CovidCard**  
Nita Blake-Persen (RNZ): [2.1 million download Covid Tracer app, but who is signing in?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=79df59a531&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Lana Andelane (Newshub): [SkyCity Auckland casino guest outraged after being forced to join rewards programme](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2ed57e63ac&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Fran O’Sullivan (Herald): [Sam Morgan has a point in playing grump card](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=dc1671d39f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**Inequality, welfare**  
Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr acknowledges concerns it is ‘widening wealth divide’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c770a956b5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Sarah Robson (RNZ): [Cautious approach taken to avoid beneficiary volunteering becoming ‘work for the dole’ scheme](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=37c2eb60f4&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [‘Kids KiwiSaver’ scheme could help close wealth inequality gap, expert suggests](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a61f64da54&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Virgina Fallon (Stuff): [Of too-big shoes, welfare homes, and clues to broken hearts](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fe6ef18375&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Canterbury DHB**  
Phil Pennington (RNZ): [No money to staff children’s units at new Christchurch Hospital: ‘They will remain empty’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c45aed5476&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Cate Broughton (Stuff): [Outgoing Canterbury health boss unpopular with top brass, but loved by locals](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=c5b6a10f28&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Kaysha Brownlie (Newshub): [Canterbury DHB CEO farewelled with guard of honour from hundreds of supporters](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=677c99173c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Housing**  
Melanie Carroll (Stuff): [Paying the mortgage takes nearly a third of household income, says CoreLogic](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5bcbdb672c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Simon Dallow (1News): [Explained: How much of the average Kiwi household’s income goes into mortgage payments?](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=66589c3982&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Home ownership ‘absolutely crucial for Kiwi way of life’ – Judith Collins](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=538fc9e73d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Eva Corlett (RNZ): [Millions could be wasted on housing funding if Pacific experts not involved, experts warn](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d30864caff&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Felix Desmarais (RNZ): [Rotorua housing: One in five assessed homes in poor condition](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=92affd8d51&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Aaron Leaman (Stuff): [Proposed state housing development in Hamilton’s Flagstaff scaled down](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6fd34e2dca&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Georgina Campbell (Herald): [Why I wouldn’t buy an apartment in Wellington](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b570345ca3&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Tom Hunt and Mandy Te (Stuff): [Slim pickings for house-hunters, unless you don’t mind living above a slip](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=97d97b3c05&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Peter Ellis appeal**  
Kris Gledhill (Stuff): [Peter Ellis appeal: Supreme Court recognises the right to justice outlives the individual](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b96b305154&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Martin Van Beynen (Stuff): [Supreme Court decision on Peter Ellis appeal is potentially groundbreaking](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=63b9ee53b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Meriana Johnsen (RNZ): [Supreme Court allows Peter Ellis appeal to continue](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=617834159e&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald: [Appeal from beyond the grave: Peter Ellis’ case to go before Supreme Court](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=733c1c00fc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Health**  
John Gibb (ODT): [Lack of bowel condition drug compromising patients](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e307cc02a9&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jessica Tyson (Maori TV): [Free bowel screening in Te Tair?whiti](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e90ed6d855&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [‘A silent pandemic’ – Rise in Kiwi youths suffering from mental health distress](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=98d0163841&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jackson Thomas (Stuff): [New Zealand split on legalising cannabis in ‘reeferendum’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=6cb8993202&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Blair Vining’s family ‘blown away’ by support of Kiwis for charity rugby match](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=fbeb452b7c&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**EQC**  
Liz McDonald (Press): [Earthquake Commission’s arrogance and discrimination ‘creeping back in’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=537cb821d5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Sid Miller (ODT): [Mammoth task made failings clear](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4ea951a779&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Cyber attacks**  
Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): [GCSB examining extortion email sent to NZX ahead of DDoS attack](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4bb2e2855f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Mount Ruapehu’s skifields latest to be hit by cyber attacks](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=913301d49b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Employment**  
1News: [Frontline nurses, health administration staff strike for pay parity today](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=031cd10256&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Lucy Warhurst (Newshub): [Medical centres to scale back on Thursday as Primary Health Care workers strike](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=a53098d24d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Dan Satherley (Newshub): [Nurses promise strike won’t affect services](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=03ba8a4687&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jessica Tyson (Newshub): [Meat workers union wants more paid sick leave](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bb7b136509&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Business**  
Newshub: [Last day for Kiwi businesses to apply for wage subsidy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5b1a875507&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Katie Todd (RNZ): [New Zealand retailer survival ‘on a knife edge’](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=17a5ae41e8&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Covid-19 could mean 10,000 businesses fail in 2021 – Retail NZ](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=5a1809b517&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Debrin Foxcroft (Stuff): [Auckland lockdown hits retailers hard, 13 per cent not sure they will survive](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=84f03566a0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amy Williams (RNZ): [Cancellations ‘devastating’ for $5 billion conference sector](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=817fe5c228&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Eric Frykberg (RNZ): [Dairy industry proves durable under Covid-19 – NZIER report](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=681b1d3372&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amanda Cropp (Stuff): [$20 million in cheap loans to keep 26 inbound tour operators afloat](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=1ccc5366aa&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Amanda Cropp (Stuff): [Administrators warn liquidation is an option for troubled STA Travel](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=b6ddd57627&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Debrin Foxcroft (Stuff): [The Warehouse presents revised restructuring plan to staff, expected to cost up to 750 jobs](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=4de7c41545&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Local government**  
Laura Smith and Louise Scott (ODT): [Regions SouthlandSource of leaks asked to front up](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=59d597f0b6&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Samantha Motion (Bay of Plenty Times): [Tauranga councillors call for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=670dd12080&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Susan Botting (RNZ): [Three waters reform will mean extra costs for consumers, councillor warns](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e9b40500d0&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Environment**  
Karen Pasco (ODT): [‘Stressful’ investigation into councillor’s farm finds no breach](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e80e638173&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Christchurch mosque shootings**  
Thomas Manch (Stuff): [New Zealand twice halts publication of Christchurch mosque shooter’s manifesto, in Ukraine and Italy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=bdc7a2edae&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Jody O’Callaghan (Stuff): [Anti-Islam leaflet drop labelled ‘despicable’ in wake of gunman’s court case](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=acec4a89de&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**Other**  
Rachel Thomas (RNZ): [Calls for full inquiry into fire service complaints after high-level allegations come to light](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e99e30193b&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Tina Law (Stuff): [Christchurch’s Santa parade misses out on a Government lifeline](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=87cd2aaaec&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Ellen O’Dwyer (Stuff): [You’re taking our jobs – Huntly locals slam opposition to giant Sleepyhead plan](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=790cb6639a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Rob Stock (Stuff): [Fashion needs to keep its hands off this pandemic](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7955239a4f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Marty Sharpe (Stuff): [Crown says 11-year jail sentence for slave trader is not enough](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=50143b1530&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Samoan chief Joseph Auga Matamata appeals conviction for human trafficking and slavery](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d69ad822fc&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Meng Foon (RNZ): [Racist stereotypes on the rise in the age of Covid-19](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=e348638858&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Catherine Hutton (RNZ): [Wellington multi-use ferry terminal plan in jeopardy](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=d3b22d7d84&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Meriana Johnsen (RNZ): [Police facial recognition discrimination against Maori a matter of time – expert](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=3d73a9be1f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Report into NZTA contracts causes construction industry ructions](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7ad3d22c9a&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Tom Kitchin (RNZ): [Ruataniwha dam backers refuse to take ‘dead horse’ off the table](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=7ede938b8d&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Alex Braae (Spinoff): [The excruciating, enduring brilliance of Campaign, two decades on](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=71ad5d05af&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Newstalk ZB: [Call for more media content aimed towards Asian New Zealanders](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2ad5abd1fd&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
Anuja Nadkarni (Stuff): [Authority lays out advertising rules for influencers](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=2722b8e1d5&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Crackdown on influencer advertising with new guidelines this month](https://democracyproject.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73e3fe9e4a0d897f8fa2746e&id=9edc7dbe1f&e=6e01c7a847&ref=goodoil.news)