PM appreciates Australia raising concerns with China over NZ politicians’ Taiwan visit
The Prime Minister says he “appreciates” Australia raising concerns with China after New Zealand politicians...
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China’s Bullying Is on Full Display
China’s decision to sanction New Zealand MPs for visiting Taiwan is outrageous, yet how New Zealand’s parliament and political leadership responds will be even more insightful and important.
On Digging Out the Elites
Dislodging ruling elites generally requires a revolution, and revolutions require revolutionaries.
The Herald’s $50 Billion Lie
Thanks NZ Herald for running Washington Post’s propaganda unchecked and calling it journalism.
Union Poll Proves It: Ask Stupid Questions, Get Stupid Answers
The ball is in Luxon and Willis’s court. Time to deliver something that actually looks and feels like we are back on track – not just talking about it.
Good Oil General Debate
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National insecurity and the risk to national identity in New Zealand
National insecurity is framed as a growing concern in New Zealand, with an NZ Herald...
Health NZ email change hits staff again within months
Health New Zealand has told staff to prepare for a Health NZ email change only...
Face of the Day
Prosecutor Emma Kerr said the application for name suppression did not reach the threshold to be granted, nor was there a risk to his fair-trial rights. Kerr said the charges were serious, the conduct alleged was not “fleeting” and naming him was in the public interest.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… exasperate (verb,adjective) - verb 1a: to cause strong irritation or annoyance to b: to excite the anger of : enrage 2obsolete : to make more grievous : aggravate adjective 1: irritated or annoyed especially to the point of injudicious action : exasperated 2: roughened with irregular prickles or elevations
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Fed Farmers push farm plans to replace resource consents
Fed Farmers are pressing for “farm plans” to replace costly resource consents, pitching the change...
Labour Party NZ challenges “secret Budget spending” of $1b
The Labour Party NZ is accusing the Government of “secret Budget spending” after reports it...
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