> ## 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: 2 April 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-2-april-2025/ - Published: 2025-04-01T19:29:35.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-01T19:42:47.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **TE PĀTI MĀORI** Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Tikanga stand off: Te Pāti Māori refuse to front up to committee over haka](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360636834/tikanga-stand-te-pati-maori-refuse-front-committee-over-haka?ref=goodoil.news) Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Layla Bailey-McDowell and Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing over haka protest](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556841/te-pati-maori-mps-refuse-to-attend-parliament-s-privileges-committee-hearing-over-haka-protest?ref=goodoil.news) Julia Gabel (Herald): [Te Pāti Māori refusing to face Privileges Committee over Treaty Principles Bill haka](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/te-pati-maori-refusing-to-face-privileges-committee-over-treaty-principles-bill-haka/V7IR4R2JL5GW7PALSNKO363A5M/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New RNZ-Reid Research poll: Politicians react to tightening numbers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556788/new-rnz-reid-research-poll-politicians-react-to-tightening-numbers?ref=goodoil.news) No Right Turn: [How to deal with a kangaroo court](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-to-deal-with-kangaroo-court.html?ref=goodoil.news) **GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR** Thomas Coughlan (Herald): [Judith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executives](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/judith-collins-wants-performance-management-for-public-service-chief-executives/OR7LLKAISBGKXB6IT2QDG3JDRM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anna Whyte (Post): [Minister promising ‘fewer reports, less time-wasting’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360636838/minister-promising-fewer-reports-less-time-wasting?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Prime Minister doubles down on allowing exclusion of Treaty Principles Bill submissions](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556877/prime-minister-doubles-down-on-allowing-exclusion-of-treaty-principles-bill-submissions?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Campbell (Newsroom): [A short guide for Govt politicians living in a fantasy world of competition](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/03/31/a-short-guide-for-govt-politicians-living-in-a-fantasy-world-of-competition/?ref=goodoil.news) Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): [Business of Government: Reforms, reminiscing and just a few regrets](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/public-sector/business-of-government-reforms-reminiscing-and-just-a-few-regrets?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **GREENS** Lloyd Burr (Stuff): [Has the Green Party lost its way?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360637021/has-green-party-lost-its-way?ref=goodoil.news) Chris Trotter: [Not-so-tolerant New Zealand Rears Its Ugly Head](https://christrotter418256.substack.com/p/not-so-tolerant-new-zealand-rears) Chelsea Daniels (Herald): [Front Page: Greens and NZ First clash sparks fears of ‘dirty campaign’ for election](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/greens-and-nz-first-clash-sparks-fears-of-dirty-campaign-for-election-the-front-page/3UQT2YFQCJEF5E6NT2WFOIHUHE/?ref=goodoil.news) David Williams (Herald): [David Seymour suggests Green Party report threats against MP Benjamin Doyle to Mongrel Mob](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/david-seymour-suggests-green-party-report-threats-against-mp-benjamin-doyle-to-mongrel-mob/NSLSBNY2LJDQHE2HQJDFIWGXBI/?ref=goodoil.news) Anneke Smith (RNZ): [Threats against MP Benjamin Doyle referred to police - Greens](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556828/threats-against-mp-benjamin-doyle-referred-to-police-greens?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Green MP Benjamin Doyle away from Parliament this week after death threats](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556792/green-mp-benjamin-doyle-away-from-parliament-this-week-after-death-threats?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch and Mike Mather (Post): [Parliamentary Service working with police over Benjamin Doyle death threats](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360636097/parliamentary-service-working-police-over-benjamin-doyle-death-threats?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **POLICE, JUSTICE, CRIME** RNZ: [Prisoners waiting longer for early release: 'It's an injustice'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556855/prisoners-waiting-longer-for-early-release-it-s-an-injustice?ref=goodoil.news) Catrin Owen (Stuff): [Former lawyer admits falsely obtaining $375,000 from Government-funded legal scheme](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636526/former-lawyer-admits-falsely-obtaining-375000-government-funded-legal-scheme?ref=goodoil.news) Shannon Pitman (Open Justice Reporting): [Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k legal services fraud, obstructing investigation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556871/former-bay-of-plenty-lawyer-admits-375k-legal-services-fraud-obstructing-investigation?ref=goodoil.news) Sophie Trigger (Herald): [Briefing warns Government won’t hit target of 500 extra police officers by promised deadline](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/projected-date-to-reach-500-more-cops-relies-on-incredibly-ambitious-assumption-labour/66FKWIU3C5FDZGQRISUXFYSOZE/?ref=goodoil.news) Dave Armstrong (Post): [Police workload a failure of funding elsewhere](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360635050/police-workload-failure-funding-elsewhere?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Stewart Sowman-Lund (Sunday Star Times): [Retail NZ boss rejects ‘rumours’ she’s eyeing Labour after extraordinary attack](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360630702/retail-nz-boss-rejects-rumours-shes-eyeing-labour-after-extraordinary-attack?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **SOCIAL COHESION, TRUST** Peter Gluckman (Post): [As trust and old norms break down, democracy must be defended](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360634776/trust-and-old-norms-break-down-democracy-must-be-defended?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ryan Ward: [NZ Initiative doesn't understand why people don't trust business or the wealthy](https://weareunderused.substack.com/p/nz-initiative-doesnt-understand-why) RNZ: [What's behind our distrust of the government and media?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018981246/what-s-behind-our-distrust-of-the-government-and-media?ref=goodoil.news) **COOK STRAIT FERRIES** RNZ: ['Bare-faced lie' to blame me for ferry saga - Winston Peters](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556802/bare-faced-lie-to-blame-me-for-ferry-saga-winston-peters?ref=goodoil.news) ODT Editorial: [Swell time for Cook Strait ferries](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/swell-time-cook-strait-ferries?ref=goodoil.news) Laura Walters (Newsroom): [Coalition consensus on Peters’ ferry plan](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/01/coalition-consensus-on-peters-ferry-plan/?ref=goodoil.news) Samantha Gee (RNZ): [New ferries plan: 'It just needs to be done' - Picton residents](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556865/new-ferries-plan-it-just-needs-to-be-done-picton-residents?ref=goodoil.news) Blayne Slabbert (Press/Post): [New ferries offer a ‘big boost’ to South Island economy](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360637022/new-ferries-offer-big-boost-south-island-economy?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HEALTH** Jessica Rosen (1News): [Nelson's sole vascular surgeon threatens to go over staff shortages](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/nelsons-sole-vascular-surgeon-threatens-to-go-over-staff-shortages/?ref=goodoil.news) Anusha Bradley (RNZ): [Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556836/health-nz-seeks-feedback-on-care-for-dying-children?ref=goodoil.news) Katie Townshend (Stuff): [Nelson Hospital ‘dangerous at times and getting worse’](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636543/nelson-hospital-dangerous-times-and-getting-worse?ref=goodoil.news) Tess Brunton (RNZ): [Some Wānaka patients prepared to lose eyesight because healthcare too inaccessible](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556874/some-wanaka-patients-prepared-to-lose-eyesight-because-healthcare-too-inaccessible?ref=goodoil.news) Mariné Lourens (Press): [Healthcare ‘crisis’ in Upper Clutha over access to services](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360636047/upper-clutha-left-behind-terms-health-services?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Health NZ reveals scrapped digital projects, says they're unrelated to staff data breach](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556878/health-nz-reveals-scrapped-digital-projects-says-they-re-unrelated-to-staff-data-breach?ref=goodoil.news) Marc Daalder (Newsroom): [National vaccination database unexpected casualty of health funding cuts](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/01/national-vaccination-database-unexpected-casualty-of-health-funding-cuts/?ref=goodoil.news) Tobias Macintosh (Stuff): [Ministry of Health appoints new director general](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360636333/ministry-health-appoints-new-director-general?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New Director-General of Health named as Audrey Sonerson](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556822/new-director-general-of-health-named-as-audrey-sonerson?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [New Director-General of Health named](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/new-director-general-of-health-named/?ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (Post): [Transport leader named new health boss](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360636342/transport-leader-named-new-health-boss?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [‘Stop being about the money': Workers rally against retirement home changes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556868/stop-being-about-the-money-workers-rally-against-retirement-home-changes?ref=goodoil.news) Elspeth McLean (ODT): [Going high and putting muppets back in their box](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/going-high-and-putting-muppets-back-their-box?ref=goodoil.news) Brianna McIlraith (Stuff): [Couple left in limbo by ACC for a month](https://www.stuff.co.nz/money/360630243/couple-left-limbo-acc-month?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy receives approval in New Zealand](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/popular-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-receives-approval-in-new-zealand/WXCJCIXEZVB4FFGIOGCFVPCUB4/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [More than 1000 rugby, league ex-players sign up for concussion lawsuit](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/556888/more-than-1000-rugby-league-ex-players-sign-up-for-concussion-lawsuit?ref=goodoil.news) **SUPERMARKETS** Ernie Newman: [Separation would deter investment? “Bollocks”, David Seymour](https://www.ernienewman.com/single-post/separation-would-deter-investment-bollocks-david-seymour?ref=goodoil.news) Brianna McIlraith (Stuff): [The international supermarkets that could be eyeing the NZ market](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360632224/international-supermarkets-could-be-eyeing-nz-market?ref=goodoil.news) Vanessa Pratley (Consumer NZ): [Australia vs NZ: Supermarket competition compared](https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/australia-vs-nz-supermarket-competition-compared?ref=goodoil.news) Lachlan Colquhoun (NBR): [Aussie experience shows NZ should ‘go nuclear’ on supermarkets](https://www.nbr.co.nz/underarm/aussie-experience-shows-nz-should-go-nuclear-on-supermarkets/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gregor Thompson (BusinessDesk): [Are all Nicola Willis’ supermarket duopoly-breaking options really on the table?](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/retail/are-all-nicola-willis-supermarket-duopoly-breaking-options-really-on-the-table?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS** Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Whakaari-inspired law change to protect land owners from prosecution](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360636143/whakaari-inspired-law-change-protect-land-owners-prosecution?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Workplace Relations minister announces plans to relax health and safety laws](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556891/workplace-relations-minister-announces-plans-to-relax-health-and-safety-laws?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Law change makes those running outdoor activities responsible for injuries - not land owners](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556809/law-change-makes-those-running-outdoor-activities-responsible-for-injuries-not-land-owners?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Health and safety obligations of company directors to be eased](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/health-and-safety-obligations-of-company-directors-to-be-eased/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Health & safety change: land owners won't carry can for injuries on their land](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360635807/health-safety-change-land-owners-wont-carry-can-injuries-their-land?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Dileepa Fonseka (BusinesDesk): [Govt proposes clearer divide between directors and managers on health and safety responsibilities](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/govt-proposes-clearer-divide-between-directors-and-managers-on-health-and-safety-responsibilities?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS** David Burton (Post): [At work, as in life, information is power](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360635394/work-life-information-power?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brianna McIlraith (Stuff): [Hospitality workers striking after minimum wage has smallest increase in more than 10 years](https://www.stuff.co.nz/money/360635673/hospitality-workers-striking-after-minimum-wage-has-smallest-increase-more-10-years?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [More than half of NZers surveyed regret their choice of career](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/02/more-than-half-of-nzers-surveyed-regret-their-choice-of-career/?ref=goodoil.news) Brianna McIlraith (Stuff): [More than half of Kiwis regret their career choice, according to survey](https://www.stuff.co.nz/money/360635650/more-half-kiwis-regret-their-career-choice-according-survey?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [Rethink of tax on work perks](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556864/rethink-of-tax-on-work-perks?ref=goodoil.news) Juha Saarinen (Interest): [Consumer Data Right a 'monumental step forward for Kiwi consumers'](https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/132662/banking-first-sector-apply-newly-enacted-consumer-data-right?ref=goodoil.news) Mildred Armah (Stuff): [Employers urged to embrace autistic talent in construction](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636284/employers-urged-embrace-autistic-talent-construction?ref=goodoil.news) James Burnes (Post): [NZ innovation: More startups needed, not just more restructuring](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360635863/nz-innovation-more-startups-needed-not-just-more-restructuring?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Miriam Bell (Post): [A tough winter likely ahead for NZ travel and tourism: Accor](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360629260/tough-winter-likely-ahead-nz-travel-and-tourism-accor?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Shawn McAvinue (ODT): [Call for one farmer advocacy group](https://www.odt.co.nz/rural-life/red-meat/call-one-farmer-advocacy-group?ref=goodoil.news) Eva Corlett (Guardian): [Running shoe brand Hoka accused of misappropriating Māori culture](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/28/hoka-running-shoe-brand-maori-culture-ntwnfb?ref=goodoil.news) **BANKING** Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): [Should banks be more proactive to help customers earn interest on the billions of dollars sitting idle?](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/should-banks-be-more-proactive-to-help-customers-earn-interest-on-the-billions-of-dollars-sitting-idle/5NWI6YEDNFG7TNP7VWBSPZ2PQI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Robert MacCulloch: [Finance Minister Willis Quietly Trashes NZ's Economic Institutions thinking No-one will Notice](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/finance-minister-willis-quietly-trashes-nz-s-economic-institutions-thinking-no-one-will-notice-rbnz?ref=goodoil.news) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [RBNZ will ‘soon’ recommend temporary governor](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/132666/temporary-replacement-adrian-orr-will-be-recommended-finance-minister-nicola?ref=goodoil.news) Andrew Body (BusinessDesk): [What more Willis must do to fix banking competition](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/what-more-willis-must-do-to-fix-banking-competition?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ella Somers (Interest): [Parliament’s environment watchdog says banks can’t afford to turn a blind eye to climate risks](https://www.interest.co.nz/banking/132655/simon-upton-parliamentary-commissioner-environment-tells-banking-inquiry-its-?ref=goodoil.news) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [Alarm from credit card issuers over ComCom proposals](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/alarm-from-credit-card-issuers-over-comcom-proposals?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HOUSING, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION** Zane Small (Stuff): [Households in emergency accommodation plummet by 84%](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360633419/households-emergency-accommodation-plummet-84?ref=goodoil.news) Robin Martin (RNZ): [New Plymouth council approves funding for new homeless shelter, YMCA warns it's no quick fix](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556890/new-plymouth-council-approves-funding-for-new-homeless-shelter-ymca-warns-it-s-no-quick-fix?ref=goodoil.news) Robin Martin (RNZ): [New Plymouth District Council to vote on whether to fund rough sleeper shelter](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556763/new-plymouth-district-council-to-vote-on-whether-to-fund-rough-sleeper-shelter?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Data shows 'some hope' for property investors, though buyers still cautious](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556782/data-shows-some-hope-for-property-investors-though-buyers-still-cautious?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [More overseas construction materials to be approved for use](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/overseas-construction-materials-to-be-approved-for-use/?ref=goodoil.news) Nicholas Pointon (NBR): [Building firm director faces referral to MBIE’s integrity unit](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/building-firm-director-to-be-referred-to-mbies-integrity-unit/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Tess Brunton (RNZ): [Queenstown councillor Niki Gladding stripped of roles after revealing confidential plan](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556831/queenstown-councillor-niki-gladding-stripped-of-roles-after-revealing-confidential-plan?ref=goodoil.news) Jared McCulloch (1News): [Queenstown councillor stripped of committee roles after leaking river plan](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/queenstown-councillor-stripped-of-committee-roles-after-leaking-river-plan/?ref=goodoil.news) Guy Williams (ODT): [Councillor censured for leaking information](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/councillor-censured-leaking-information?ref=goodoil.news) Ethan Manera (Herald): [Wellington developer Mark McGuinness quit Tory Whanau’s business group after raising concerns](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-developer-mark-mcguinness-quit-tory-whanaus-business-group-after-raising-concerns/BNGLEXILVBAQRLEFLQXTZ63WAU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Craig Ashworth (Local Democracy Reporting): [Treaty scrap could draw watchdogs to Taranaki council](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360635809/treaty-scrap-could-draw-watchdogs-taranaki-council?ref=goodoil.news) Grant Miller (ODT): [DCC chief executive’s future to be decided this week](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/dcc-chief-executive%E2%80%99s-future-be-decided-week?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Emily Ireland (Local Democracy Reporting): [Eyes on council amalgamation again](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636289/eyes-council-amalgamation-again?ref=goodoil.news) Emily Ireland (Local Democracy Reporting): [Carterton council eyes regional rebrand for events centre](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360634371/carterton-council-eyes-regional-rebrand-events-centre?ref=goodoil.news) Justin Wong (Post): [Call for housing, not bowling greens, at Upper Hutt park](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360634641/call-housing-not-bowling-greens-upper-hutt-park?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jonathan Leask (Local Democracy Reporting): [Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton District](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/pay-to-pee-trial-proposed-in-ashburton-district/?ref=goodoil.news) Linda Hall (Local Democracy Reporting): [Napier Mayor outlines her vision for savings in effort to limit rates rises](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/napier-mayor-outlines-her-vision-for-savings-in-effort-to-limit-rates-rises/2CLK7LYG4BEP7EUTEPSZJNKPNI/?ref=goodoil.news) **AUCKLAND, AMERICA’S CUP** Simon Wilson (Herald): [Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne Brown](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-im-still-not-convinced-by-wayne-brown-simon-wilson/QR2BORF5ZZATTL5HAEYSGXDRKM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [Mayor Brown wades into the electoral danger zone](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/02/mayor-brown-swims-into-the-electoral-danger-zone/?ref=goodoil.news) David Long (Stuff): [Why Wayne Brown thinks the bed-night levy could topple the Government](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636808/why-wayne-brown-thinks-bed-night-levy-could-topple-government?ref=goodoil.news) Lane Nichols (Herald): [Why Auckland’s America’s Cup hopes sank without Government backing](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-aucklands-americas-cup-hopes-sank-without-government-backing/UQDZYB5BR5BHPBZSOF4UJPGULQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Herald Editorial: [Auckland’s America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategy](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/aucklands-americas-cup-miss-highlights-need-for-new-national-event-strategy-editorial/ET6B46K7WBHCVJ6XIGEJYO3EJA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kelly Dennett (Post): [PM, finance minister, defend not backing Auckland America’s Cup](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360635946/pm-finance-minister-defend-not-backing-auckland-americas-cup?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Hosting America's Cup too expensive, Luxon says](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556830/hosting-america-s-cup-too-expensive-luxon-says?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Auckland won't proceed with bid to host 2027 America's Cup](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/auckland-wont-proceed-with-bid-to-host-2027-americas-cup/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Rich-lister and ex-All Black push for new stadium at Auckland's Western Springs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556789/rich-lister-and-ex-all-black-push-for-new-stadium-at-auckland-s-western-springs?ref=goodoil.news) **TRANSPORT** Sinead Gill (Press/Post): [Power imbalance in proposed transport law triggers ‘alarm bells’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360636112/power-imbalance-proposed-transport-law-triggers-alarm-bells?ref=goodoil.news) Bevan Woodward (Greater Auckland): [SOS – Save our streets!](https://greaterauckland.substack.com/p/sos-save-our-streets) Maxine Jacobs (Press): [Intergenerational farmland to make way for Rangiora’s new link road](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360636691/intergenerational-farmland-make-way-rangioras-new-link-road?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Hunt (Post): [Rescue capacity slashed as high-sea incidents rise](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360633695/new-zealand-loses-two-three-ocean-rescue-tugs-high-sea-incidents-soar?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Dita De Boni (Post): [Forbar downgrades Auckland Airport stock after ComCom report](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360636894/forbar-downgrades-auckland-airport-stock-after-comcom-report?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Belford (Bay Buzz): [Iwi to purchase HB Airport, and other airport news](https://baybuzz.co.nz/iwi-to-purchase-hb-airport-and-other-airport-news/?ref=goodoil.news) **RMA, INFRASTRUCTURE** Thomas Manch (Post): [Govt to offer $100,000 incentive payments for Public Works Act land buys](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360636264/govt-offer-100000-incentive-payments-public-works-act-land-buys?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Henry Cooke (Spinoff): [Who gets to embrace ‘abundance’ in New Zealand politics?](https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/02-04-2025/who-gets-to-embrace-abundance-in-new-zealand-politics?ref=goodoil.news) Peter de Graaf (RNZ): [Northland water pipline projects to receive $40 million in government loans](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556850/northland-water-pipline-projects-to-receive-40-million-in-government-loans?ref=goodoil.news) Oliver Hartwich (NZ Initiative): [RMA reform finally puts growth first](https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/reports-and-media/opinion/rma-reform-finally-puts-growth-first/?ref=goodoil.news) **EDUCATION, SCHOOL LUNCHES** Anneke Smith (RNZ): [New poll: Most voters think parents should provide school lunches](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/556852/new-poll-most-voters-think-parents-should-provide-school-lunches?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Parents struggling between bills say they need a working school lunch programme](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556883/parents-struggling-between-bills-say-they-need-a-working-school-lunch-programme?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [NZ Food Safety 'unable to proceed' probe into flies in school lunches](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/nz-food-safety-unable-to-proceed-probe-into-flies-in-school-lunches/?ref=goodoil.news) Stuart Deerness (Herald): [Preparing children to start school: It’s not as simple as blaming the parents](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/preparing-children-to-start-school-its-not-as-simple-as-blaming-the-parents-opinion/RTW3D764XJD5BAKUT72FQAGQCM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) John Gerritsen (RNZ): ['Educational violence' - Lack of Te Mātaiaho in English curriculum slammed](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556863/educational-violence-lack-of-te-mataiaho-in-english-curriculum-slammed?ref=goodoil.news) John Gerritsen (RNZ): [To be, or not to be? Draft English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for seniors](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556760/to-be-or-not-to-be-draft-english-curriculum-proposes-compulsory-shakespeare-for-seniors?ref=goodoil.news) Jessica Hopkins (RNZ): [Shakespeare curriculum draws mixed reaction from high school graduates](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556867/shakespeare-curriculum-draws-mixed-reaction-from-high-school-graduates?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [What movies and books will students be studying under the proposed English curriculum?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556801/what-movies-and-books-will-students-be-studying-under-the-proposed-english-curriculum?ref=goodoil.news) **MEDIA, BROADCASTING** Ian Taylor (Stuff): [Why I’m concerned about Jim Grenon’s NZME takeover bid](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360636353/sir-ian-taylor-why-im-concerned-about-jim-grenons-nzme-takeover-bid?ref=goodoil.news) Shayne Currie (Herald): [NZME shareholder Troy Bowker hits back at media company board, says he supports free speech as chair raises questions over political motivation](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-nzme-shareholder-troy-bowker-hits-back-at-media-company-board-says-he-supports-free-speech-as-chair-raises-questions-over-political-motivation/3XMWNLZRBFDNNJFOFMDQROQNWU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sam Smith (Stuff): [NZME shareholder takes aim at board chair over questions of political motivation](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360636831/nzme-shareholder-takes-aim-board-chair-over-questions-political-motivation?ref=goodoil.news) Jesse Austin-Stewart, Catherine Hoad, Dave Carter and Oli Wilson (The Conversation): [NZ’s Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age](https://theconversation.com/nzs-broadcasting-act-is-as-old-as-video-ezy-we-need-media-reform-for-the-streaming-age-252713?ref=goodoil.news) David Harvey: [The Peevish Face of Mainstream Media](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/the-peevish-face-of-mainstream-media) David Harvey: [Media Reform Proposals: Regulation Part 2](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/media-reform-proposals-regulation-5fd) **FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE** New Zealand's concerns over Cook Islands' shadow fleet revealed in OIA request Jack Riddell (Hawkes Bay Today): [Napier B&B turning away Americans because of Trump](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/napier-bb-turning-away-americans-because-of-trump/2YO4E4LFI5F3TIORKPD6JQ7GII/?ref=goodoil.news) Luke Malpass (Post): [Trump’s liberation day cometh](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360636500/trumps-liberation-day-cometh?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Allan Barber (Interest): [Critically important to retain Paris climate commitment](https://www.interest.co.nz/rural-news/132664/allan-barber-points-out-sort-damage-dinosaur-views-some-rural-sector-could-do-if?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ECONOMY** Daniel Perese (Te Ao Māori News): [Māori economy to see a boost with new govt framework](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/04/01/maori-economy-to-see-a-boost-with-new-govt-framework/?ref=goodoil.news) Mike McRoberts (NBR): [Law reform aims to boost Māori jobs, incomes](https://www.nbr.co.nz/te-ao-maori/act-reform-aims-to-boost-maori-jobs-incomes/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tim Hurdle (Post): [Why our co-operative economy may impede growth goals](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360634161/why-our-cooperative-economy-may-impede-growth-goals?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **DEFENCE, VETERANS** Jo Moir (RNZ): [New RNZ-Reid Research poll: Half of Kiwis want defence spending to increase](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/poll/556896/new-rnz-reid-research-poll-half-of-kiwis-want-defence-spending-to-increase?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [No armed drones in NZDF arsenal, but tests continue](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556892/no-armed-drones-in-nzdf-arsenal-but-tests-continue?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [What I learned from 40 hours of the Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry](https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/01-04-2025/what-i-learned-from-40-hours-of-the-military-veterans-kaupapa-inquiry?ref=goodoil.news) Diane McCarthy (Local Democracy Reporting): [Apiata entrusts Minister with Victoria Cross in support of veterans](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/01/apiata-entrusts-minister-with-victoria-cross-in-support-of-veterans/?ref=goodoil.news) **ENERGY** RNZ: [Power bills set to surge as several higher charges take effect](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556898/power-bills-set-to-surge-as-several-higher-charges-take-effect?ref=goodoil.news) Nona Pelletier (RNZ): [Consumers to foot the bill for rising cost of electricity network upgrades](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556805/consumers-to-foot-the-bill-for-rising-cost-of-electricity-network-upgrades?ref=goodoil.news) Krystal Gibbens (RNZ): [New guidelines boost customer care from power companies](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556870/new-guidelines-boost-customer-care-from-power-companies?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Melville (NBR): [Vector faces another ComCom barrage, on ‘misuse’ of power](https://www.nbr.co.nz/infrastructure/vector-faces-another-comcom-barrage-on-misuse-of-power/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Eloise Gibson (RNZ): [Construction capacity can't keep up with 'phenomenal' demand for solar power](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556884/construction-capacity-can-t-keep-up-with-phenomenal-demand-for-solar-power?ref=goodoil.news) **ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION** Fox Meyer (Newsroom): [Golden clam infestation calls biosecurity priorities into question](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/03/31/golden-clam-infestation-calls-biosecurity-priorities-into-question/?ref=goodoil.news) David Williams (Newsroom): [Freshwater case attacks decades of policy, Crown says](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/02/freshwater-case-attacks-decades-of-policy-crown-says/?ref=goodoil.news) Laura Smith (Local Democracy Reporting): [Legal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment Court](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360637170/legal-bid-halt-sewerage-pipe-works-fails-environment-court?ref=goodoil.news) Hamish MacLean (ODT): [Mine extension application lacks CIA](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/mine-extension-application-lacks-cia?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Veronika Meduna (Listener): [NZ’s glaciers shrink and retreat at alarming rate](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/new-zealand/nzs-glaciers-shrink-and-retreat-at-alarming-rate/2T4QS73WQNAZNI5TOA6BF563FU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ARTS** Ksenia Kosheleva, Julia Fehrer and Kaj Storbacka (The Conversation): [Art for art’s sake? How to maintain integrity and still make money](https://theconversation.com/art-for-arts-sake-how-nzs-cultural-organisations-can-maintain-integrity-and-still-make-money-252362?ref=goodoil.news) Rajiv Thind (Newsroom): [NZ fiction, playing it safe and woke](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/02/nz-fiction-playing-it-safe-and-woke/?ref=goodoil.news) Emma Andrews (RNZ): [Movies aren't the only attraction at Māoriland Film Festival](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/556751/movies-aren-t-the-only-attraction-at-maoriland-film-festival?ref=goodoil.news) **JACINDA ARDERN** Lloyd Burr (Stuff): [Popularity and pain: How the tide turned against Jacinda Ardern](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360630584/popularity-and-pain-how-tide-turned-against-jacinda-ardern?ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Watch: The rise and fall of Jacinda Ardern - Part 2](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360632353/rise-and-fall-jacinda-ardern-part-2?ref=goodoil.news) **OTHER** Edward Gay (Stuff): [Destiny Church received $40,000 for Covid-19 ‘awareness’ grants](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360637035/destiny-church-received-40000-covid-19-awareness-grants?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [InternetNZ row: Free Speech Union says it will soon be 'holding the pen’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360636271/internetnz-row-free-speech-union-says-it-will-soon-be-holding-pen?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Alisha Evans (Local Democracy Reporting): [Proposed boundary changes spark concern in Bay of Plenty](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/proposed-boundary-changes-spark-concern-in-bay-of-plenty/DWMBQU62CFHZHM6JJEU6YXTYVE/?ref=goodoil.news) Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): [John Tamihere takes government to court over lost Whānau Ora contract](https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/02-04-2025/john-tamihere-takes-government-to-court-over-lost-whanau-ora-contract?ref=goodoil.news) Gerrit Doppenberg (ODT): [Fears for community with regulation of online gambling](https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/the-ensign/fears-community-regulation-online-gambling?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [’Heartbreaking’: Dozens of puppies killed in Hamilton as owners reject desexing](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556861/hamilton-animal-control-overrun-with-puppies-as-owners-spurn-desexing?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [GST on KiwiSaver saga draws to close after Inland Revenue releases guidance](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556766/gst-on-kiwisaver-saga-draws-to-close-after-inland-revenue-releases-guidance?ref=goodoil.news) Hillmarè Schulze (NBR): [The looming crisis in retirement savings](https://www.nbr.co.nz/economy-matters/the-looming-crisis-in-retirement-savings/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Nona Pelletier (RNZ): [Problems ahead unless government changes retirement policy - report](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556889/problems-ahead-unless-government-changes-retirement-policy-report?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [The end of this month could mean the start of tax headaches](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/556666/the-end-of-this-month-could-mean-the-start-of-tax-headaches?ref=goodoil.news) Stewart Sowman-Lund (Sunday Star Times): [Failed vote keeps West Auckland licensing trusts’ monopoly - for now](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360630514/failed-vote-keeps-west-auckland-licensing-trusts-monopoly-now?ref=goodoil.news) Ara Alam-Simmons (E-Tangata): [Model minorities](https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/model-minorities/?ref=goodoil.news) David Williams (Herald): [Immigration scam: Fake squash players from Pakistan caught applying for New Zealand visas with forged letter](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/immigration-scam-fake-squash-players-from-pakistan-caught-applying-for-new-zealand-visas-with-forged-letter/FVHO3DZOIRGPBJ65CC5MMUZGPM/?ref=goodoil.news) Dennis Gates (Press/Post): [Time to scrape away Gloriavale’s pretence of a ‘Christian community’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360632617/time-scrape-away-gloriavales-pretence-christian-community?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Northland's tsunami sirens face first test run this weekend](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556764/northland-s-tsunami-sirens-face-first-test-run-this-weekend?ref=goodoil.news) Ella Somers (Interest): [Global natural disasters cost insurers billions in 2024 but New Zealand stayed relatively unscathed](https://www.interest.co.nz/insurance/132667/global-natural-disasters-cost-insurers-billions-2024-new-zealand-stayed-relatively?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New hunting permit system coming in May](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/556612/new-hunting-permit-system-coming-in-may?ref=goodoil.news) # Cartoons [Subscribe now](https://democracyproject.substack.com/subscribe?) 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