These Study Results Are Baffling the Researchers
The theory that unconditional cash improves child development amongst the poor has been dealt a significant blow.
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Trump’s Tariffs Gives New Zealand Plenty to Think About
On the wider geopolitical front, the US tariff decision will raise questions over New Zealand’s strategy for handling Donald Trump’s United States.
Legalised Abortion in NZ (Part 6)
Every life that is saved makes it worthwhile. And it seems that the ‘safe areas’ are not changing that.
Government Moves to Replace NCEA
If adopted, the changes would be phased in starting from 2026, with the new national curriculum first, followed by the Foundational Skills Award in 2028, and the new Certificates of Education for Years 12 and 13 in 2029 and 2030.
Not a Crisis for Those Who Profit
So when austerity is demanded and rates rise, it’s not just financial necessity – it’s the machinery of a profit-driven system operating on the city’s lifeblood. The question remains, are we managing our city for the public good or for private profit?
This Is a Critical Decision
Let’s not underestimate the significance of the 42 council referendums (see below for the full list of councils).
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 12 – Himanshu (Ash) Parmar
In episode 12 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam is joined by Kiwi-Indian entrepreneur and former ACT candidate Ash Parmar.
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” the family said in a statement, adding that she was surrounded by loved ones.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… passel (noun): : a large number or amount Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Loss of the sound of "r" after a vowel and before a consonant in the middle of a word is common in spoken English. This linguistic idiosyncrasy has given the language a
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:
