OIA review misses the real problem: hidden access
The Act’s purpose is to increase the availability of official information and promote accountability, not simply to reduce workload.
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They Failed to Halt Killer’s Slaughter
Between 2019 and 2024, he was referred three times to the Prevent anti-terrorism programme, but all cases were closed without further action.
The CCP Is Murdering Citizens for Profit
An estimated 25,000 to 50,000 Uyghurs are murdered annually for their organs, and organ harvesting has grown into a billion-dollar industry in recent years.
‘Truth Telling’ and Truth Are Clearly Not the Same
The Aboriginal Industry grifting continues unabated.
Christchurch Airport Sees a Lift in Arrivals
International visitors contributed $861 million to the South Island economy, supporting tourism operators, hospitality businesses, and the wider regional economy.
More Questions Raised About AFP Conduct in BRS Case
The more we learn, the worse it stinks.
NZ Immigrants Pull Their Weight
When it comes to those who could be working, Māori are massively over-represented. Whilst colonisation continues to be blamed for Māori ‘disadvantage’, every year thousands of immigrants come to New Zealand and make a contribution.
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The IRGC Have a Death Wish
Iran must be stopped for the funding of terrorism to cease. When that is achieved not only the Middle East but the entire world will be a safer place.
The Trump Method – Your Path to a Better Life
All one need do is carefully examine the tactics responsible for the man’s success. Luckily I’ve done the hard work for you and distilled Trump’s methods down to five key aphorisms.
This Is a Warning for National
The move of National voters towards New Zealand First is following the same trend that’s underway in the UK and now Australia, where major parties are losing disillusioned supporters to parties that are promising to address their concerns.
Business leaders and Luxon beg parties to back India FTA
Rushing parliament to rubber stamp something this important, with this little scrutiny, is no way to run trade policy.