> ## 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: 11 June 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-11-june-2025/ - Published: 2025-06-10T20:04:39.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-10T22:58:13.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION** Eva Corlett (Guardian): [New Zealand government sued over ‘dangerously inadequate’ emissions reduction plan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/10/new-zealand-government-sued-over-dangerously-inadequate-emissions-reduction-plan-ntwnfb?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Herald): [Labour leader Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-says-farming-emissions-policy-under-review/QL55SSTGDREHVEYCTRLCT26RA4/?ref=goodoil.news) No Right Turn: [Climate Change: Labour chickening out again](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/06/climate-change-labour-chickening-out.html?ref=goodoil.news) Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [We are too reliant on pine trees](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-we-are-too-reliant-on-pine-trees/?ref=goodoil.news) Adrian Macey and Dave Frame (BusinessDesk): [The methane debate: what the open letter got wrong](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/primary-sector/the-methane-debate-what-the-open-letter-got-wrong?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Michael Morrah (Herald): [Conservationists criticise NZ trawling after massive coral bycatch](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bottom-trawling-six-tonnes-of-coral-caught-in-a-single-net-prompts-backlash/IMBAH7D3XVGSZDPVVNBHILP7MY/?ref=goodoil.news) Will Harvie (Press): [‘Almost untreated sewage’ can be discharged to the ocean under proposed rules](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360718079/almost-untreated-sewage-can-be-discharged-ocean-under-proposed-rules?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tim Scott (ODT): [ORC opposes mine expansion](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/orc-opposes-mine-expansion?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Robin Martin (RNZ): [Taranaki Regional Council rebuffs calls to oppose seabed mining](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563692/taranaki-regional-council-rebuffs-calls-to-oppose-seabed-mining?ref=goodoil.news) Bryan Bruce: [Undermining our Democracy](https://bryanbruce.substack.com/p/undermining-our-democracy-ee5) Katie Todd (RNZ): [QEII National Trust prepares to dramatically scale back work](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563695/qeii-national-trust-prepares-to-dramatically-scale-back-work?ref=goodoil.news) **PRIMARY INDUSTRIES** Lloyd Burr (Stuff): [How would farmers vote if an election were held today? The results might surprise you](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360718926/how-would-farmers-vote-if-election-were-held-today-results-might-surprise-you?ref=goodoil.news) Alka Prasad (Post): [Govt to ban farm to forest conversions - but could forestry pay the price?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360718550/govt-ban-farm-forest-conversions-could-forestry-pay-price?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Matthew Littlewood (ODT): [Planned exotic conversion limit supported](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/planned-exotic-conversion-limit-supported?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Heat on Agriculture Minister Todd McClay to deliver KiwiSaver farm promise](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563716/heat-on-agriculture-minister-todd-mcclay-to-deliver-kiwisaver-farm-promise?ref=goodoil.news) Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): [Nicola Willis considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farm purchases; critic says she’s opening a can of worms](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/kiwisaver/nicola-willis-considers-allowing-kiwisaver-withdrawals-for-farm-purchases-critic-says-shes-opening-a-can-of-worms/QXMDLPYA4BBYFIVC6EYLDZ5V4I/?ref=goodoil.news) Stephanie Ockhuysen (RNZ): [More than 100,000 expected at Fieldays as agricultural sector booms](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/563733/more-than-100-000-expected-at-fieldays-as-agricultural-sector-booms?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Gray (Herald): [ASB offers farmers interest-free loans for solar installations](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/agribusiness/asb-offers-farmers-interest-free-loans-for-solar-installations/ETQHYBX7XVH5ZA6SQ7CWIQVMSI/?ref=goodoil.news) **EMPLOYMENT, WORKSAFE** Giles Dexter (RNZ): ['Where was the care of thought?': Greens criticise ministers over pay equity advice](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563743/where-was-the-care-of-thought-greens-criticise-ministers-over-pay-equity-advice?ref=goodoil.news) David Burton (Post): [The death-by-1000-cuts approach to employment rights](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360718806/death-1000-cuts-approach-employment-rights?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Hill (Local Democracy Reporting): [Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563638/support-young-people-before-they-go-on-a-benefit-mayors-say?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Hundreds report 'excessive' road cones in first week of new hotline](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/hundreds-report-excessive-road-cones-in-first-week-of-new-hotline/?ref=goodoil.news) Cameron Smith (Herald): [Kiwis working for longer as youth employment and older workforce rises](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kiwis-working-for-longer-as-youth-employment-and-older-workforce-rises/H5PIRTIBUBFJJGEFVIVTRI3VG4/?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [The 81-year-old who still works part time to fund hobbies](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563708/the-81-year-old-who-still-works-part-time-to-fund-hobbies?ref=goodoil.news) Arena Williams, Stuart Smith (Stuff): [‘Disagreeing with a politician should not be a sackable offence’](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360714191/arena-williams-disagreeing-politician-should-not-be-sackable-offence?ref=goodoil.news) **REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL** Richard Harman (Politik): [The uproar over Seymour’s impotent Bill](https://www.politik.co.nz/the-uproar-over-seymours-impotent-bill/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Nik Dirga (RNZ): [The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it, what does it propose and what's next?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563636/the-regulatory-standards-bill-what-is-it-what-does-it-propose-and-what-s-next?ref=goodoil.news) Melanie Nelson: [Max Harris: The Hidden Agenda in New Zealand’s Regulatory Overhaul](https://melanienelson.substack.com/p/max-harris-the-hidden-agenda-in-new) Melanie Nelson: [New Sector-Specific Tool for the Regulatory Standards Bill](https://melanienelson.substack.com/p/new-sector-specific-tool-for-the) **PARLIAMENT** Richard Shaw (The Conversation): [With so many parties ‘ruling out’ working with other parties, is MMP losing its way?](https://theconversation.com/with-so-many-parties-ruling-out-working-with-other-parties-is-mmp-losing-its-way-257974?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour keeps door open for Te Pāti Māori, but urges focus on 'core areas'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563635/labour-keeps-door-open-for-te-pati-maori-but-urges-focus-on-core-areas?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Hehir (The Blue Review): [Operation Albatross](https://thebluereview.substack.com/p/operation-albatross) Melissa Nightingale (Herald): [Les Mills identified as the gyms where Michael Forbes took photos of women](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/les-mills-identified-as-the-gyms-where-michael-forbes-took-photos-of-women/2IX3QEMQHRHD3CCLS7U4MT3AR4/?ref=goodoil.news) **DEFENCE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE** RNZ: [New Zealand sanctions two top Israeli ministers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563730/new-zealand-sanctions-two-top-israeli-ministers?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Two 'extremist' Israeli politicians banned from travelling to NZ](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/11/two-extremist-israeli-politicians-banned-from-travelling-to-nz/?ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [NZ joins allies in banning Israeli politicians over Gaza remarks](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-joins-allies-in-banning-israeli-politicians-over-gaza-remarks/YP2LV3QHAJDG3DN33HFOGRYP44/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Pacific nations urged to 'stand together as a region' against 'external forces'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563748/pacific-nations-urged-to-stand-together-as-a-region-against-external-forces?ref=goodoil.news) Phil Pennington (RNZ): [The Pentagon, NZ and the new nuclear overlap](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563739/the-pentagon-nz-and-the-new-nuclear-overlap?ref=goodoil.news) Wang Xiaolong (Stuff): [China offers NZ certainty and long-term prosperity – Ambassador](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/opinion-china-offers-nz-certainty-and-long-term-prosperity-ambassador-wang-xiaolong/Q2TC6BIIDJCUZODZFIGR7BKYQU/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New Zealand sanctions two Israeli ministers over Gaza comments](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563730/new-zealand-sanctions-two-israeli-ministers-over-gaza-comments?ref=goodoil.news) Julia Frankel and Jill Lawless (Stuff): [New Zealand, UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers over violence in the occupied West Bank](https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/360719127/new-zealand-uk-and-others-sanction-2-far-right-israeli-cabinet-ministers-over-violence-occupied-west?ref=goodoil.news) ODT Editorial: [Visitors shouldn’t interfere](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/visitors-shouldn%E2%80%99t-interfere?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDING** Sinead Gill (Press): [Gridlocked streets green-lit under ‘nonsensical’ Government decision](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360718020/gridlocked-streets-green-lit-under-nonsensical-government-decision?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Keiller MacDuff (RNZ): [Christchurch councillor says fighting government on housing was a 'balls-up'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563644/christchurch-councillor-says-fighting-government-on-housing-was-a-balls-up?ref=goodoil.news) Stephen Ward (Waikato Tines): [Hamilton developer sitting on ‘millions’ worth of land due to wastewater restrictions](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360718193/hamilton-developer-sitting-millions-worth-land-due-wastewater-restrictions?ref=goodoil.news) Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Why our rates are rising as valuations drop – and the wealthy exceptions to the rule](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/why-our-rates-are-rising-as-valuations-drop-and-the-wealthy-exceptions-to-the-rule/?ref=goodoil.news) Chris Knox (Herald): [Council valuations are past their use-by date. It’s time to move on](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/council-valuations-are-past-their-use-by-date-its-time-to-move-on/LZZKPROZKBH6VCAPBSZAEYEHWI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Felix Walton (RNZ): ['It would be foolish to be relying on a council valuation' - property experts](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563705/it-would-be-foolish-to-be-relying-on-a-council-valuation-property-experts?ref=goodoil.news) Gabi Lardies (Spinoff): [Auckland homeowners, try not to freak out about your new CV](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/10-06-2025/auckland-homeowners-try-not-to-freak-out-about-your-new-cv?ref=goodoil.news) Joel MacManus (Spinoff): [Wellington Airport wants veto power over your house](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/11-06-2025/wellington-airport-wants-veto-power-over-your-house?ref=goodoil.news) Benn Bathgate (Waikato Times): [Neighbours have had a gutsful of run-down state houses](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360717315/neighbours-have-had-gutsful-run-down-state-houses?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Maria Slade (BusinessDesk): [Underfunding of Standards NZ could risk public safety: Engineering body](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/property/underfunding-of-standards-nz-could-risk-public-safety-engineering-body?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tina Morrison (Newsroom): [Architects suffer worst slump in 50 years](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/architects-suffer-worst-slump-in-50-years/?ref=goodoil.news) **TRANSPORT** RNZ: [New Zealand Transport Agency working on national plan to toll roads](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563699/new-zealand-transport-agency-working-on-national-plan-to-toll-roads?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): [Cost-benefit behind $10b Northland highway called into question](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/numbers-behind-northland-highway-called-into-question/?ref=goodoil.news) Julia Gabel (Herald): [Auckland Transport says speed limit increase for beachside highway was not appropriate](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/auckland-transport-says-speed-limit-increase-at-seaside-beach-was-not-appropriate/AMYRMU53RREKDBKQBJPNWI636Y/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Russell Brown (Listener): [The multi-million-dollar cost of a 50km future](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/new-zealand/russell-brown-the-multi-million-dollar-cost-of-a-50km-future/6LPOLZ3NSREJ7BKIUSW6RYAPNU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): [Cycleways: Before you start ranting, please read this!](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cycleways-before-you-start-ranting-please-read-this-simon-wilson/KUSZZWX7ANACXJTHJ6SWJXFF3E/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Julie Jacobson (Post): [Frustrations all round as train patronage plummets](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360717804/frustrations-all-round-train-patronage-plummets?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kate Judson (Stuff): [Fare relief for passengers' train pain on the table](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360717811/fare-relief-passengers-train-pain-table?ref=goodoil.news) **ENERGY** Raphael Franks (Herald): [Power prices spike 6.2% in a year - Stats NZ’s selected price index](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/power-prices-spike-62-in-a-year-stats-nzs-selected-price-index/OAJALG4SMFAAHJ6W6DSGGDKI7Y/?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Incoming Meridian Energy boss: ‘Everyone has a view’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360718404/incoming-meridian-energy-boss-everyone-has-view?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Roeland van den Bergh (Post): [Genesis streamlining its retail business, closes budget brand Frank and green brand Ecotricity](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360717795/genesis-streamlining-its-retail-business-closes-budget-brand-frank-and-green-brand-ecotricity?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [The Govt needs some skin in the solar game](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-the-govt-needs-some-skin-in-the-solar-game/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Tom Hunt (Post): [Wellington rates promises 'cute' as new bill comes down pipeline](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360717763/wellington-rates-promises-cute-new-bill-comes-down-pipeline?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Post: [Andrew Little pledges librarian pay equity - but Wellington council on it](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360718017/andrew-little-pledges-librarian-pay-equity-wellington-council-it?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Don Carson (Post): [The real purpose of water meters – charging users more](https://www.thepost.co.nz/world-news/360718588/real-purpose-water-meters-charging-users-more?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kira Carrington (Local Democracy Reporting): [Marlborough residents speak against council’s preferred water plan](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360717343/marlborough-residents-speak-against-councils-preferred-water-plan?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Botting (Local Democracy Reporting): [‘Trump of the North’ will not seek re-election as Kaipara mayor](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/trump-of-the-north-will-not-seek-re-election-as-kaipara-mayor/?ref=goodoil.news) Herald Editorial: [Make a stand against abuse for the sake of our communities](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/make-a-stand-against-abuse-for-the-sake-of-our-communities-editorial/DDSCJ74C4FFVXINFRTMZWNOX7E/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Local Democracy Reporting: [AI gun video of Nelson councillor sparks warning for voters](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/10/ai-gun-video-of-nelson-councillor-sparks-warning-for-voters/?ref=goodoil.news) **HEALTH** Sam Smith (RNZ): [Report into NZ’s mental health system says there is still a ‘significant’ way to go](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360718810/report-nzs-mental-health-system-says-there-still-significant-way-go?ref=goodoil.news) Janet Hoek, Jude Ball, Calvin Cochran (Public Health Commmunication Centre): [Tighter controls on vape marketing due, but gaps remain](https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/tighter-controls-vape-marketing-due-gaps-remain?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Post): [Drug companies want wider fast track to get their medicines to market](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360717155/drug-companies-want-wider-fast-track-get-their-medicines-market?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **JUSTICE** Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Stalking law changes lower threshold for jail time](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563694/stalking-law-changes-lower-threshold-for-jail-time?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Government agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-agrees-to-big-change-for-proposed-anti-stalking-law-justice-minister-paul-goldsmith-says/SW7GXGO3MNCAHKZAFF6L4ZUUE4/?ref=goodoil.news) Edward Gay (Stuff): [Proposed anti-stalking law will ‘save lives’ - Ruth Money](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360718977/proposed-anti-stalking-law-will-save-lives-ruth-money?ref=goodoil.news) Chelsea Daniels (Herald): [Front Page: From deepfakes to covert recording: How NZ laws aren’t keeping up with tech](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/from-deepfakes-to-covert-recording-how-nz-laws-arent-keeping-up-with-tech-the-front-page/CU3K6M5ZHRFKPGRW56A652F3NU/?ref=goodoil.news) David Harvey (Listener): [Retroactive laws, real-time consequences](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/new-zealand/law-society-retroactive-laws-real-time-consequences/SBYY7XF4UNH7VDTJKDDQJNGZB4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **EDUCATION** Laura Walters (Newsroom): [Splintered early childhood sector holds its breath for funding review](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/10/splintered-early-childhood-sector-holds-its-breath-for-funding-review/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Government celebrates record increase in teacher numbers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563652/government-celebrates-record-increase-in-teacher-numbers?ref=goodoil.news) Jessie Moss (Spinoff): [The problem with making ‘educational attainment’ the key objective for schools](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-06-2025/the-problem-with-making-educational-attainment-the-key-objective-for-schools?ref=goodoil.news) **OVERSEAS INVESTMENT** Thomas Manch (Post): [‘Golden visa’ nets $25m investment in two months](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360718427/golden-visa-nets-25m-investment-two-months?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hamish McNicol (NBR): [‘Open the door’: international investor adviser’s letter to PM](https://www.nbr.co.nz/rich-list-2025/open-the-door-international-investor-advisers-letter-to-pm/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Miriam Bell (Post): [Is Australia’s foreign buyer ban an opportunity for NZ?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360714791/australias-foreign-buyer-ban-opportunity-nz?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **MEDIA, ARDERN BOOK** RNZ: [30 with Guyon Espiner: Netflix 'doesn't need us' or our 'silly' levy - Dame Julie Christie](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/563734/30-with-guyon-espiner-netflix-doesn-t-need-us-or-our-silly-levy-dame-julie-christie?ref=goodoil.news) Shayne Currie (Herald): [Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewed](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-new-jacinda-ardern-book-journalist-david-cohen/SMZTVAN2FNB65APXMR73ON4LR4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Henry Cooke: [A tale of two memoirs ](https://www.henrycooke.news/p/a-tale-of-two-memoirs?hide%5Fintro%5Fpopup=true&ref=goodoil.news) **BUSINESS** Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): [Business of Government: A Treasury vision, ministers' expectations, Inland Revenue goes hunting for cash and more](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/public-sector/business-of-government-a-treasury-vision-ministers-expectations-inland-revenue-goes-hunting-for-cash-and-more?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gregor Thompson (BusinessDesk): [Commerce Commission’s merchandising charge crackdown only applies to Foodstuffs](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/retail/commerce-commissions-merchandising-charge-crackdown-only-applies-to-foodstuffs?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **OTHER** Herald: [Rich List: Greens want to tax rich more, Act says NZ should celebrate hard work, innovation](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/rich-list-greens-want-to-tax-rich-more-act-says-nz-should-celebrate-hard-work-innovation/Z75PKAQWSVBHRMRR2R2KWNXVPE/?ref=goodoil.news) Greg Ninness (Interest): [New Parent Boost Visa has potential to almost double the number of older people coming to NZ long-term](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/133672/new-parent-boost-visa-has-potential-almost-double-number-older-people-coming-country?ref=goodoil.news) Liu Chen (RNZ): [Potential insurance costs cast shadow over parent visa](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/563697/potential-insurance-costs-cast-shadow-over-parent-visa?ref=goodoil.news) Charlie Mitchell and Carly Gooch (Press/Post): [North Island exodus fuels South Island population boom](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360719058/north-island-exodus-fuels-south-island-population-boom?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jimmy Ellingham (RNZ): [Abuse in care survivor heartbroken after wagon in memory of late grandson ordered to go](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563714/abuse-in-care-survivor-heartbroken-after-wagon-in-memory-of-late-grandson-ordered-to-go?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Government announces multimillion-dollar plan to increase tourism numbers](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-announces-multimillion-dollar-plan-to-increase-tourism-numbers/BZJYJGNHIRBI3CZKJXNCTF5KOA/?ref=goodoil.news) Gehan Gunasekara (Newsroom): [Facial recognition tech not a green light for surveillance](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/11/facial-recognition-tech-not-a-green-light-for-surveillance/?ref=goodoil.news) # Cartoons [Subscribe now](https://theintegrityinstitute.substack.com/subscribe?) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb1dacd29-d0fc-4074-a026-79cad5db7b1b_2433x1448.png) Murdoch - 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