> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # News Briefing: 10 June 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-10-june-2025/ - Published: 2025-06-09T20:10:48.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-10T04:05:07.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **NBR RICH LIST, INEQUALITY** Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): [The 2025 NBR Rich List once again shows who runs this country](https://theintegrityinstitute.substack.com/p/integrity-briefing-the-2025-nbr-rich) RNZ: [New Zealand's Rich Listers climb above $100 billion despite 'tough' times](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563529/new-zealand-s-rich-listers-climb-above-100-billion-despite-tough-times?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [NZ's richest people got wealthier in the past year. Did you?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563569/nz-s-richest-people-got-wealthier-in-the-past-year-did-you?ref=goodoil.news) No Right Turn: [The rich-list is a social failure](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-rich-list-is-social-failure.html?ref=goodoil.news) ————— Herald: [NBR Rich List: Who are the wealthiest people in New Zealand?](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/nbr-rich-list-who-are-the-wealthiest-people-in-new-zealand/OGJYGB3NMVH3DFHAKXRA5YNZZ4/?ref=goodoil.news) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [Introducing the first NBR Women’s List](https://www.nbr.co.nz/the-nbr-list/articles-2/introducing-the-first-nbr-womens-list/?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [What NBR Rich Listers need to do to lift growth and productivity](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/what-nbr-rich-listers-need-to-do-to-lift-growth-and-productivity/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) NBR: [Prime Minister backs NBR Rich List’s celebration of success](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/prime-minister-backs-nbr-rich-lists-celebration-of-success/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) NBR: [Green Party reiterates calls for wealth tax following Rich List](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/green-party-reiterates-calls-for-wealth-tax-following-rich-list/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [Elevating NZ Inc: what Rich Listers would do to make us better](https://www.nbr.co.nz/the-nbr-list/articles-2/elevating-nz-inc-what-rich-listers-would-do-to-make-us-better/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [The 2025 Rich List newcomers](https://www.nbr.co.nz/the-nbr-list/articles-2/the-2025-rich-list-newcomers/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Mike McRoberts (NBR): [‘Commercial success is not a sin’: Peter Cooper](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/commercial-success-is-not-a-sin-peter-cooper/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [Featured Women: Naomi Ballantyne](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/featured-women-naomi-ballantyne/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [Featured Newcomer: Jamie Beaton](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/featured-newcomer-jamie-beaton/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sanda Arambepola (Stuff): [Who is Lucy Liu, NZ’s richest woman?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360717226/who-lucy-liu-nzs-richest-woman?ref=goodoil.news) ————— Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [How rich is your region? Best credit score, most affordable housing and lowest unemployment revealed](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563591/how-rich-is-your-region-best-credit-score-most-affordable-housing-and-lowest-unemployment-revealed?ref=goodoil.news) Cameron Smith (Herald): [KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals hit new heights amid cost of living crisis](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kiwisaver-hardship-withdrawals-hit-new-heights-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/NNRYB6EW5JEBHLMKTCAKOTA6GA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Good Ideas: [Is child poverty really a focus for the government?](https://goodideasnz.substack.com/p/is-child-poverty-really-a-focus-for) (paywalled) Neal Cutis (Newsroom): [Let’s call ‘taxing the rich’ what it really is](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/08/lets-call-taxing-the-rich-what-it-really-is/?ref=goodoil.news) Grenville Hendricks (Press): [Worsening social problems demand more innovation to support and solve](https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/360715174/worsening-social-problems-demand-more-innovation-support-and-solve?lid=xi4yj8ftw8rk&utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=press%5Fwday%5F20250609) (paywalled) **CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY** Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): [Govt’s transparency work ‘timid and unambitious’](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/govts-transparency-work-timid-and-unambitious/?ref=goodoil.news) Barbara Dreaver (1News): [Damning report reveals growing threat of corruption across Pacific](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/damning-report-reveals-growing-threat-of-corruption-across-pacific/?ref=goodoil.news) Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Government warned corruption and 'insider threats' increasing in New Zealand](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563587/government-warned-corruption-and-insider-threats-increasing-in-new-zealand?ref=goodoil.news) Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Minister warned of gangs ‘corrupting’ officials; police boss says NZ is ‘complacent’](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360717273/minister-warned-gangs-corrupting-officials-police-boss-says-nz-complacent?ref=goodoil.news) Jared Savage (Herald): [Corruption by organised crime groups is a real and growing threat in New Zealand, experts warn government must take urgent action](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/corruption-by-organised-crime-groups-is-a-real-and-growing-threat-in-new-zealand-experts-warn-government-must-take-urgent-action/YLVFWAFS6NE2RFOM2HBBXS7SVA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Combat corruption to fight organised crime: report](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/protecting-against-corruption-is-key-to-fighting-organised-crime/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Marian Faa (ABC): [Australian and NZ anti-corruption bosses embroiled in ‘chaos’ at ICAC PNG](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/australian-and-nz-anti-corruption-bosses-embroiled-in-chaos-at-icac-png/2GUU2LHTUFA6VCF3FALHQJYCX4/?ref=goodoil.news) **PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR** Aaron Smale (Listener): [Jail for a haka? The arrogance of ignorance in Parliament](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/opinion/aaron-smale-jail-for-a-haka-the-arrogance-of-ignorance-in-parliament/T3EEMU77PVG7FE2S25XYRAVBLU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Chris Trotter (Interest): [History’s judgement of the manner in which the Government’s majority expressed its racially-charged hostility towards Te Pāti Māori is unlikely to be kind](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/133657/history%E2%80%99s-judgement-manner-which-coalition-government%E2%80%99s-majority-expressed-its?ref=goodoil.news) Natalia Albert: [Te Pāti Māori: Politics to Govern or Politics of Grievance?](https://nataliaalbert.substack.com/p/te-pati-maori-politics-to-govern) Michael Bassett: [Māori Party thumbs its nose at democracy](https://www.bassettbrashandhide.com/post/michael-bassett-maori-party-thumbs-its-nose-at-democracy?ref=goodoil.news) Ian Taylor (Stuff): [Seymour’s rise to the second seat with power far beyond his mandate](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360716927/ian-taylor-seymours-rise-second-seat-power-far-beyond-his-mandate?ref=goodoil.news) Kelly Dennett (Post): [DIA mum on ‘forensic deep dive’ into Beehive security clearance gaps](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360717294/dia-mum-forensic-deep-dive-beehive-security-clearance-gaps?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gavin Ellis: [PM’s disgraced media advisor had an undeniable duty to tell the boss](https://knightlyviews.com/pms-disgraced-media-advisor-had-an-inalienable-duty-to-tell-the-boss/?ref=goodoil.news) Paula Penfold (Stuff): [‘Not good enough’: Sex worker on gym’s handling of ‘creep’s’ photos](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360716915/not-good-enough-sex-worker-gyms-handling-creeps-photos?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Post): [The Luxon Government loves to ‘boost’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360716994/luxon-government-loves-boost?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gordon Campbell: [On Free Speech And Anti-Semitism](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2506/S00015/on-free-speech-and-anti-semitism.htm?ref=goodoil.news) **WORKPLACE SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH** Dave Armstrong (Post): [Bye bye safety, hello savings](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360716855/bye-bye-safety-all-costs-hello-safety-low-costs?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Fiona Rotherham (NBR): [Will WorkSafe beat itself with its own stick?](https://www.nbr.co.nz/toil-and-trouble/will-worksafe-be-beating-itself-with-its-own-stick/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Miriam Bell (Post): [Building mental fitness to tackle construction’s mental health crisis](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360714845/building-mental-fitness-tackle-constructions-mental-health-crisis?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **RMA, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION** Eloise Gibson (RNZ): [Luxon doubles down on calling climate advocates 'worthies', scientists hit back](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563593/luxon-doubles-down-on-calling-climate-advocates-worthies-scientists-hit-back?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Campbell (Newsroom): [Science the way Luxon likes it is not really science](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/science-the-way-luxon-likes-it-is-not-really-science/?ref=goodoil.news) Fox Meyer (Newsroom): [The slippery question of how to define a wetland](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/06/the-slippery-question-of-how-to-define-a-wetland/?ref=goodoil.news) Emma Andrews (RNZ) '[Nothing short of disastrous': Seabed mining project another 'muru raupatu' for Taranaki](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563483/nothing-short-of-disastrous-seabed-mining-project-another-muru-raupatu-for-taranaki?ref=goodoil.news) Craig Ashworth (Local Democracy Reporting): [Seabed mine fears ignite coast towns on Ocean Day](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/09/seabed-mine-fears-ignite-coast-towns-on-ocean-day/?ref=goodoil.news) Ruby Shaw (ODT): [South D residents despondent about flood mitigation](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/south-d-residents-despondent-about-flood-mitigation?ref=goodoil.news) **PRIMARY INDUSTRIES** Kate Green (RNZ): [Federated Farmers campaign against pine tree planting initiative](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/563558/federated-farmers-campaign-against-pine-tree-planting-initiative?ref=goodoil.news) Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): [New Zealand's great white hope](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/new-zealands-great-white-hope?ref=goodoil.news) Steve Urlich & Mark Bloomberg (Post): [Forestry reform proposals won’t solve the country’s slash problem](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360714362/forestry-reform-proposals-wont-solve-countrys-slash-problem?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **DEFENCE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE** ODT Editorial: [Distant noises of other voices](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/distant-noises-other-voices?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Susana Leiataua (RNZ): [Independent 'draft assessment' of the Manawanui wreck circulates govt agencies' for feedback](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563578/independent-draft-assessment-of-the-manawanui-wreck-circulates-govt-agencies-for-feedback?ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe and on her way](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/te-pati-maori-attack-greta-thunbergs-abduction-israel-says-shes-safe-and-on-her-way/H4FZJWXTVNBRPADPOFHPRTIV2M/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: ['Government doesn't really know what's going on'- rural ISP boss after warship blocked signals](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563542/government-doesn-t-really-know-what-s-going-on-rural-isp-boss-after-warship-blocked-signals?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Judith Collins looking into how Australian warship was able to knock parts of New Zealand offline - Luxon](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563510/judith-collins-looking-into-how-australian-warship-was-able-to-knock-parts-of-new-zealand-offline-luxon?ref=goodoil.news) **HOUSING, BUILDING** Amy Williams (RNZ): [Fears of a state house blacklist: 'You'll never get back in to that level'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563509/fears-of-a-state-house-blacklist-you-ll-never-get-back-in-to-that-level?ref=goodoil.news) Science Media Centre: [Resource consent exemptions for granny flats and papakāinga – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/06/09/resource-consent-exemptions-for-granny-flats-and-papakainga-expert-reaction/?ref=goodoil.news) John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [We need to get real about housing intensification](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-we-need-to-get-real-about-housing-intensification/?ref=goodoil.news) Liz McDonald (Press): [New rules pave way to build homes on $6.5m site](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360716812/new-rules-pave-way-build-homes-65m-city-site?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Nick James (RNZ): [Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563515/fourth-person-charged-with-manslaughter-over-fatal-loafers-lodge-fire?ref=goodoil.news) Kelly Makiha (Rotorua Daily Post): [Tiny Deane’s China cabin idea meets opposition from Rotorua homeless](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/tiny-deanes-cabin-idea-meets-opposition-from-rotorua-homeless/FET7GPLT75CSBLFIXCEF6FT33I/?ref=goodoil.news) David Long (Stuff): [Morning patrol: Inside the compassionate but risky job of waking rough sleepers](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360717421/morning-patrol-inside-compassionate-risky-job-waking-rough-sleepers?ref=goodoil.news) Maria Slade (BusinessDesk): [Jennian Homes, GJ Gardner take part in Auckland Council consents trial](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/property/jennian-homes-gj-gardner-take-part-in-auckland-council-consents-trial?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Victor Walters (RNZ): [How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563559/how-auckland-ratepayers-can-learn-their-new-property-valuations?ref=goodoil.news) Bernard Orsman (Herald): [Auckland outer suburbs resist 9% CV drop, city centre sees 14% fall](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-outer-suburbs-resist-9-cv-drop-city-centre-sees-14-fall/YDOGKO2WNBDWFCJJO4STK4BOYA/?ref=goodoil.news) Karanama Ruru (Stuff): [Auckland CV’s to be released this week, as residential property values drop 9%](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360717394/auckland-cvs-be-released-week-residential-property-values-drop-9?ref=goodoil.news) Dave Candy (Newsroom): [Why we should let our buildings die a natural death](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/why-we-should-let-our-buildings-die-a-natural-death/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [The Fix is in – Brown’s next political play](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/the-fix-is-in-wayne-browns-next-political-play/?ref=goodoil.news) Krystal Gibbens (RNZ): [Tory Whanau 'glad' to see new mayoral candidate Alex Baker enter race](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563562/tory-whanau-glad-to-see-new-mayoral-candidate-alex-baker-enter-race?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Alex Baker throws hat into ring for Wellington mayoralty](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563532/alex-baker-throws-hat-into-ring-for-wellington-mayoralty?ref=goodoil.news) Tina Law (Press): [Alliance Party resurrects to contest Christchurch’s central ward](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360716662/alliance-party-resurrects-contest-christchurchs-central-ward?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Mike Yardley (Press): [Levy on visitor charges museum board’s best shot at covering shortfall](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360717158/levy-visitor-charges-museum-boards-best-shot-covering-shortfall?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Virginia Winder (Taranaki Daily News): [The decent bloke with a vision that inspired his community](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360716963/decent-bloke-vision-inspired-his-community?ref=goodoil.news) Rachael Kelly (Press/Southland Times): [Controversial Gore plan faces further delay](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360715382/controversial-gore-plan-faces-further-delay?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Linda Hall (Local Democracy Reporting): [Napier councillor Nigel Simpson launches second bid to be mayor](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/563440/napier-councillor-nigel-simpson-launches-second-bid-to-be-mayor?ref=goodoil.news) **HEALTH** Jimmy Ellingham (RNZ): [Consultation on future of mental health facility Rauaroha Segar House extended](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563570/consultation-on-future-of-mental-health-facility-rauaroha-segar-house-extended?ref=goodoil.news) Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Minister steps in as mental health service providers left in the lurch](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360711501/minister-steps-mental-health-service-providers-left-lurch?ref=goodoil.news) Marc Wilson (Listener): [How the 2025 Budget disappointed those working in mental health](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/health/marc-wilson-how-the-2025-budget-disappointed-those-working-in-mental-health/DJZIDN4YSJHOXORK4TF7KME2LM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ke-Xin Li (RNZ): [How much do urgent care fees vary within 21km in Auckland?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563575/how-much-do-urgent-care-fees-vary-within-21km-in-auckland?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Health Minister announces details of fixes for Auckland City Hospital](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563508/health-minister-announces-details-of-fixes-for-auckland-city-hospital?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [Tribunal hears what was lost when Te Aka Whai Ora was taken](https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/09-06-2025/tribunal-hears-what-was-lost-when-te-aka-whai-ora-was-taken?ref=goodoil.news) Megan Wilson (Bay of Plenty Times): [Breast cancer: Pāpāmoa retiree with ‘incurable’ diagnosis calls for Enhertu drug funding](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/breast-cancer-papamoa-retiree-with-incurable-diagnosis-calls-for-enhertu-drug-funding/32VYPII3RVCT7CYDPJPEP2EYBY/?ref=goodoil.news) **JUSTICE** Kathy Spencer (Post): [The catch-22 facing wrongfully convicted prisoners](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360712413/catch-22-facing-wrongfully-convicted-prisoners?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Steve Braunias (Listener): [Justice with heart: Steve Braunias at NZ’s court for the mentally ill](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/new-zealand/justice-with-heart-inside-new-zealands-court-for-the-mentally-ill/FYY4TH2SXZC65OE3DLE7DEKEPU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Catrin Owen (Post): [More than 700 assaults in courthouses in last decade](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360706263/more-700-assaults-courthouses-last-decade?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [Inside the Waitangi Tribunal’s Mana Wāhine hearings](https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/10-06-2025/inside-the-waitangi-tribunals-mana-wahine-hearings?ref=goodoil.news) **BANKS, RESERVE BANK** NBR: [Banking class action lawyer complains to Ombudsman over OIA delay](https://www.nbr.co.nz/law/class-action-lawyer-complaints-to-ombudsman-over-oia-delay/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Chaston (Interest): [We no longer have general banks, we have mortgage banks ](https://www.interest.co.nz/banking/133648/bank-concentration-risk-home-loans-rising-high-very-high-largest-banks-making?ref=goodoil.news)Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): [Reserve Bank delays releasing information on Adrian Orr’s shock resignation, as restructure sees executives leave](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/reserve-bank-delays-releasing-information-on-adrian-orrs-shock-resignation-as-restructure-sees-executives-leave/XZXEP6EKJRDINK2HVEKGAJDM5M/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jenny Ruth: [Are we looking at capital constraints at work in the banking sector?](https://justthebusinessjennyruth.substack.com/p/are-we-looking-at-capital-constraints) (paywalled) **EDUCATION** John Gerritsen (RNZ): [Highest number of 15-year-olds drop out of school since 2007](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563604/highest-number-of-15-year-olds-drop-out-of-school-since-2007?ref=goodoil.news) Bill Hickman (RNZ): [WelTec and Whitireia students and staff in limbo over proposed closure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563606/weltec-and-whitireia-students-and-staff-in-limbo-over-proposed-closure?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Littlewood (ODT): [Staff considering legal action over Polytech restructure](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/staff-considering-legal-action-over-polytech-restructure?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Missy Morton (Newsroom): [What’s good for kids who need learning support is good for all kids](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/whats-good-for-kids-needing-learning-support-is-good-for-all-kids/?ref=goodoil.news) Mike Thorpe (Herald): [South Island schools unite to tackle challenges facing boys in education, society](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/new-zealand-schools-unite-to-tackle-challenges-facing-boys-in-the-classroom/V3Z373FUPBEADFJHT4NNV3A5X4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Cate Mcintosh (Press): [Ban, restrict or go for it - the university AI dilemma](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360714560/ban-restrict-or-go-it-university-ai-use-dilemma?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **TAX** Matt Nippert (Herald): [Why charities tax got kicked into touch and what it means for NZ](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/tax/why-charities-tax-got-kicked-into-touch-and-what-it-means-for-nz/L5SYIW36LBCSVK4PBTMLV7FZFU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): [What happened to Nicola Willis’s plan for charities tax reform?](https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/10-06-2025/what-happened-to-nicola-williss-plan-for-charities-tax-reform?ref=goodoil.news) Gerrard Eckhoff (ODT): [The clamour for a capital gains tax is pure political theatre](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/clamour-capital-gains-tax-pure-political-theatre?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **TRANSPORT** Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [Untangling the hidden costs of driving faster past schools](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/untangling-the-hidden-costs-of-driving-faster-past-schools/?ref=goodoil.news) Robin Martin (RNZ): [Supreme Court to hear Mt Messenger Public Works Act appeal](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563579/supreme-court-to-hear-mt-messenger-public-works-act-appeal?ref=goodoil.news) Justin Wong (Post): [Motu Move delayed again as Snapper contract expiry date looms](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360716992/motu-move-delayed-again-snapper-contract-expiry-date-looms?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sinead Gill )(Press): [National bus card delayed for third time](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360716925/national-bus-card-delayed-third-time?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ENERGY** Anan Zaki (RNZ): [Gas company urges political consensus on drilling for more fossil fuels](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563303/gas-company-urges-political-consensus-on-drilling-for-more-fossil-fuels?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [What 'running out' supply means for households still using gas](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563425/what-running-out-supply-means-for-households-still-using-gas?ref=goodoil.news) Martin Gummer (Herald): [Political consensus on natural gas needed urgently](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/political-consensus-on-natural-gas-needed-urgently-martin-gummer/T2HYP7NSXRED7KCQYRIKSIFO5A/?ref=goodoil.news) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Electricity shortages unlikely this winter, but risk returns in 2026](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/133643/moderate-rain-and-methanex-gas-deal-will-help-new-zealand-avoid-repeating-last?ref=goodoil.news) Alexia Russell (RNZ): [The Detail: The electricity evangelist spreading the solar message](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/563589/the-electricity-evangelist-spreading-the-solar-message?ref=goodoil.news) **TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE** RNZ: [3G shutdown: What devices are affected, and how to upgrade](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563520/3g-shutdown-what-devices-are-affected-and-how-to-upgrade?ref=goodoil.news) Taylor Rice (1News): [What you need to know ahead of the 3G network shutdown](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-3g-network-shutdown/?ref=goodoil.news) Chris Keall (Herald): [Spark delays 3G shutdown, Commerce Commission fields multiple complaints about retailers still selling 3G devices](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/telecommunications/spark-delays-3g-shutdown-commerce-commission-fields-multiple-complaints-about-retailers-still-selling-3g-devices/UEOFTM2INFGWZPQWJIFABBVWQM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Bella Craig (RNZ): [Possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous, remote residents say](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563576/possible-phase-out-of-copper-networks-could-be-dangerous-remote-residents-say?ref=goodoil.news) **BUSINESS** Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Paul Conway says businesses don't appear motivated to make the investments needed to improve productivity in an isolated 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