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A Chicken and Egg Parable for NZ Education
I don’t know if they will totally overcome the environment of their early life, adolescence and young adulthood – but they have a chance as they have come to a great place.
A Speech Not Music to My Ears
If they are unhappy about it then they should sing for their supper elsewhere.
Budget 2026
The rating agencies made it clear that while the budget shows prudent short-term management, it falls short of the more ambitious structural reform needed to put New Zealand’s finances on a truly sustainable long-term footing.
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
Speaking on Australia’s Today show on Tuesday, Ardern reflected on life after politics, three years after stepping down as prime minister.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… hale (adjective, verb) - adjective : free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound. also : retaining exceptional health and vigor verb 1: haul, pull 2: to compel to go Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : English has two words hale: the adjective that is frequently paired with hearty to describe
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Taste Tuesday
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Should Medical Professionals Ignore Your Dying Wishes?
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Vikings’ Darkest Secret Just Found Buried In Minnesota
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New Banking Tax Hits NZ Mortgage Holders & Savers
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The Good Oil Daily Roundup
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