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The Left Has Left Its Roots Behind

This is to the detriment of politics in general, as every government needs an effective opposition, but I don’t see this happening in the foreseeable future without a change in direction.

, and JC

July 8, 2025

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Ten@10

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10 News Stories They Chose Not to Tell You

, and Cam Slater

July 8, 2025

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NZ Politics

Why Do Māori Have to Rely on Deceased Kidney Donors?

Systemic racism or an inconveniently multifaceted set of problems requiring uncomfortable conversations.

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July 8, 2025

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Are Paedophiles More Virtuous than Gays?

‘Progressives’ would have us believe so.

, and Lushington Brady

July 8, 2025

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NZ Politics

A Racial Land Grab Hidden Behind Trees

Carbon corruption.

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July 8, 2025

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NZ Politics

What Happened to Personal Responsibility?

What is it that academics and public servants are afraid of? That the consequences of enforced personal responsibility would drive worse outcomes?

, and Lindsay Mitchell , and Reproduced with permission

July 8, 2025

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NZ Politics

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Peter Adams (Newsroom): Alcohol lobbying is a wild west of influence Kate MacNamara (Herald): Lease termination for unused Three Waters Auckland office costs taxpayers $2.2m (paywalled) NataliIS THATa Albert: Winston Peters and the Myth of MMP’s Stability Good Ideas:

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July 8, 2025

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Politics

The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 10 – Lee Taituha

In episode ten of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Unite NZ leader Lee Taituha.

, and Cam Slater

July 8, 2025

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Debates

Good Oil General Debate

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July 8, 2025

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Face of the Day

Tim Miles died when his bicycle was struck by a bus outside the world-famous zoo at Mosman, Sydney, about 10.30am on Sunday.

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July 8, 2025

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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… tutelage (noun): 1a: instruction especially of an individual b: a guiding influence 2: the state of being under a guardian or tutor 3a: an act or process of serving as guardian or protector : guardianship b: hegemony over a foreign territory Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Tutelage

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July 8, 2025

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Daily Bible Verse

The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse

And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it.

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July 8, 2025

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