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Should It Be Matawiki or a Makeover?
Rotorua’s glossy Matariki celebrations can’t hide the rot.
The Pronoun Class
I’m often struck how those offended by people not using pronouns and act aggressively in response are also the same ones usually making excuses for terror against others.
Who Controls Your Mind?
The lesson is straightforward: if you cannot break your conditioning about forbidden words, then you aren’t really free. You belong to power.
Why Do the Left Not Learn
Labour lacks ability and a vision, the Greens are fruitloops and the Māori Party are a racist rabble not deserving to even be in parliament. Between them they are inviting Luxon to have another three years at the helm, when many of us think he doesn’t deserve it.
We Need to Transform the Education System
The weaponised ‘Te Tiriti’ provisions in New Zealand legislation are dangerous and should be purged, starting with education.
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 4 – Penny Marie
In episode four of the Good Oil Podcast, Cam chats with Penny Marie, founder of Let Kids Be Kids NZ, on gender ideology, school transparency and why parents need to reclaim their voice. A bold, honest conversation about education and its direction.
News Briefing: 15 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PAY EQUITY Tim Murphy (Newsroom): Lies, damned lies and political subterfuge Alexia Russell (RNZ): The Detail: Lack of debate fans pay equity fury Mandy Henk (Newsroom): I’m a librarian and you’re right Mr Luxon. But not for the reasons you think. Hayden
RNZ’s Hypocrisy on Lobbying: State-Funded Crusaders Get a Free Pass While Industry Gets the Boot
RNZ’s hit piece is less about uncovering truth and more about pushing a narrative. They’re happy to amplify state-funded lobbyists like HCA while vilifying industry players, all under the guise of public interest.
Good Oil General Debate
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Loonies of the Day
The big income raiser in the plan is the wealth tax, which would raise $72.4b over the four years.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… reminisce (verb): : to indulge in reminiscence Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Do you remember, say, the 21st night of September? Fantastic. Earth, Wind, and Fire does, too, on their classic hit from 1978, “September.” More than remember, the band reminisces—that is, they share details and
The Good Oil Daily Proverb
The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good
