> ## 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: 23 June 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-23-june-2025-2/ - Published: 2025-07-22T20:02:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-22T20:27:57.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **HEALTH** Guyon Espiner (RNZ): [Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/567711/nicotine-lobbyists-said-winston-peters-was-very-powerful-and-very-industry-friendly?ref=goodoil.news) Steve Randerson (Spin0ff): [It’s time to shut the alcohol industry out of health policy in Aotearoa](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-07-2025/its-time-to-shut-the-alcohol-industry-out-of-health-policy-in-aotearoa?ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [Smearing public servants is not integrity](https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2025/07/smearing%5Fpublic%5Fservants%5Fis%5Fnot%5Fintegrity.html?ref=goodoil.news) Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Health NZ makes hundreds of millions in savings - but says more are needed](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567676/health-nz-makes-hundreds-of-millions-in-savings-but-says-more-are-needed?ref=goodoil.news) Karanama Ruru (Stuff): [What is popcorn lung, and should vape users be worried?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360765418/what-popcorn-lung-and-should-vape-users-be-worried?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New working group looks to demystify Pharmac fund](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567626/new-working-group-looks-to-demystify-pharmac-fund?ref=goodoil.news) Michael Baker, Leah Grout, John Kerr, Nick Wilson (Public Health Communication Centre): [Prolonged Campylobacter epidemic from chicken meat needs a strong industry and regulatory response](https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/prolonged-campylobacter-epidemic-chicken-meat-needs-strong-industry-and-regulatory?ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Why a Government change reducing ACC’s liability by $7b will not reduce levies](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/why-a-govenment-change-reducing-accs-liability-by-7b-will-not-reduce-levies/SWQJBTSMBBC7BNIZID7ZFTENEI/?ref=goodoil.news) Krystal Gibbens (RNZ): [Health Ministry issues first warning about vaping product](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567692/health-ministry-issues-first-warning-about-vaping-product?ref=goodoil.news) **WAIKATO MEDICAL SCHOOL** Richard Harman (Politik): [New med school won’t solve doctor shortage](https://www.politik.co.nz/new-med-school-doesnt-solve-doctor-shortage/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) ODT Editorial: [A prescription for dismay, disbelief](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/prescription-dismay-disbelief?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Littlewood (ODT: [Call for release of business case](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/call-release-business-case?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Matthew Hooton (Patreon): [Rural Australia celebrates new Waikato Medical School](https://www.patreon.com/posts/rural-australia-134589886/instant-access?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk): [I'm expecting the Waikato medical school costs to blow out](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-im-expecting-the-waikato-medical-school-costs-to-blow-out/?ref=goodoil.news) Libby Kirkby-McLeod (RNZ): [Rural practices will benefit from new Waikato medical school - doctors](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567689/rural-practices-will-benefit-from-new-waikato-medical-school-doctors?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: ['We cannot miss this moment': Waikato medical school must address health inequities - iwi](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/567690/we-cannot-miss-this-moment-waikato-medical-school-must-address-health-inequities-iwi?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Martin (Waikato Times): [Donors ‘very keen’ on Waikato medical school, uni says](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360766367/donors-very-keen-waikato-medical-school-uni-says?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Madeleine Powers (Waikato Times): [New medical school set to attract students, families, and investment](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360766377/new-medical-school-set-attract-students-families-and-investment?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Waikato Times: [How we fought for your Waikato Medical School](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360764413/how-we-fought-your-waikato-medical-school?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **PARLIAMENT, REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL** David Williams (Newsroom): [Introducing the Who Benefits project – a spotlight on lobbying, influence and power](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/23/introducing-the-who-benefits-project-a-spotlight-on-lobbying-influence-and-power/?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Smith (Stuff): [New poll paints grim picture for the coalition government](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360766139/new-poll-paints-grim-picture-coalition-government?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Post): [Poll suggests National headed to one-term Government](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360765524/poll-suggests-national-headed-one-term-government?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anna Whyte (Post): [Chris Bishop finally confirms triple ministry merger being considered](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360766250/chris-bishop-finally-confirms-triple-ministry-merger-being-considered?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anna Whyte (Post): [Public sector strikes brewing as tensions boil over](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360765672/public-sector-strikes-brewing-tensions-boil-over?ref=goodoil.news) Grant Duncan: [Lowering the Voting Age: a follow-up](https://grantduncanphd.substack.com/p/lowering-the-voting-age-a-follow) Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): [Business of Government: The two-headed beast, mega-merger, corruption and watching the watchers](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/public-sector/business-of-government-business-of-government-the-two-headed-beast-mega-merger-corruption-and-watching-the-watchers?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sarah Ramsay (ODT): [Why are we allergic to working together?](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/why-are-we-allergic-working-together?ref=goodoil.news) Ian Powell: [David Seymour and the political left](https://politicalbytes.blog/2025/07/22/david-seymour-and-the-political-left/?ref=goodoil.news) **EDUCATION, FAMILY BOOST** Thomas Manch (Post): [Watch: Christopher Luxon mouths off at ‘frickin’ Chris Hipkins over cost of living policy stoush](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-christopher-luxon-mouths-off-at-fricken-chris-hipkins-over-lack-of-policy/EX4YHKF4KZAHDI2NBUPZFLR3B4/?ref=goodoil.news) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): [Luxon snaps back at 'frickin' Chris Hipkins over National's FamilyBoost 'flop'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567652/luxon-snaps-back-at-frickin-chris-hipkins-over-national-s-familyboost-flop?ref=goodoil.news) John Gerritsen (RNZ): [School system 'fair' but we've been pretending it's 'great' - Education Ministry document](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567719/school-system-fair-but-we-ve-been-pretending-it-s-great-education-ministry-document?ref=goodoil.news) John Gerritsen (RNZ): [Education Ministry says new curriculums are much clearer - but principals disagree](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/567672/education-ministry-says-new-curriculums-are-much-clearer-but-principals-disagree?ref=goodoil.news) Cécile Meier (BusinessDesk): [Govt dishes out surprise new school lunch tender](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/investigations/govt-dishes-out-surprise-new-school-lunch-tender?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [What you need to know about recent changes to schools and education](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567641/what-you-need-to-know-about-recent-changes-to-schools-and-education?ref=goodoil.news) Leon Benade, Alastair Wells and Chris Bradbeer (The Conversation): [The end of open-plan classrooms: how school design reflects changing ideas in education](https://theconversation.com/the-end-of-open-plan-classrooms-how-school-design-reflects-changing-ideas-in-education-261359?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Littlewood (ODT): [Viability decision questioned](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/viability-decision-questioned?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hanna McCallum and Cate Macintosh (Post): [Ministry of Education suspends staff on strike, asks for urgent mediation](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360764976/more-2000-ministry-education-specialist-staff-strike-over-miserly-pay-offer?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER** Thomas Manch (Post): [Greens says Govt ignored risk $200m gas investment is ‘subsidy’ NZ opposes](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360764773/greens-says-govt-ignored-risk-200m-gas-investment-subsidy-nz-opposes?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): [Groundswell and the new scaremongering about climate action](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/groundswell-and-the-new-scaremongering-about-climate-action/OQ2IDPBS5VDTJMXUU6DF6JSNQM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Veronica Rotman (Spinoff): [New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/22-07-2025/new-zealand-isnt-just-failing-to-act-on-ocean-protection-its-actively-undoing-progress?ref=goodoil.news) Andrew Bevin (Newsroom): [Bloody terror at sea sparks call for camera reform](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/21/bloody-terror-at-sea-sparks-call-for-camera-reform/?ref=goodoil.news) Craig Ashworth (Local Democracy Reporting): [Waitangi Tribunal pushes pause on seabed mine claim](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/567585/waitangi-tribunal-pushes-pause-on-seabed-mine-claim?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Seabed miner told fast-track approval not a formality](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360765032/seabed-miner-told-fast-track-approval-not-formality?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk): [Ngāti Kuku takes Port of Tauranga, EPA to court over wharf extension fast-tracking](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/ngati-kuku-takes-port-of-tauranga-epa-to-court-over-wharf-extension-fast-tracking?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ruby Shaw (ODT): [Fear politics could affect Sth D action](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/fear-politics-could-affect-sth-d-action?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gerrit Doppenberg (ODT): [Trout vandalised](https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/trout-vandalised?ref=goodoil.news) Max Frethey (Local Democracy Reporting): [Popular Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/567538/popular-kaiteriteri-beach-water-quality-downgraded-to-poor?ref=goodoil.news) Kira Carrington (Local Democracy Reporting): [Havelock residents relieved by drinking water U-turn](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360765512/havelock-residents-relieved-drinking-water-u-turn?ref=goodoil.news) **FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, TRADE** Phil Pennington (RNZ): [US Space Force wants partners - including NZ - to prepare for space wars](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567726/us-space-force-wants-partners-including-nz-to-prepare-for-space-wars?ref=goodoil.news) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Peters on Gaza: 'The only way forward is an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567682/peters-on-gaza-the-only-way-forward-is-an-immediate-unconditional-and-permanent-ceasefire?ref=goodoil.news) Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza and 'drip feeding' of aid](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/567610/nz-and-allies-condemn-inhumane-horrifying-killings-in-gaza-and-drip-feeding-of-aid?ref=goodoil.news) Kelly Dennett (Post): [Winston Peters says Middle East ‘horror must end’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360766248/winston-peters-says-middle-east-horror-must-end?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: ['Gaza is not a religious issue': Advocates split on government harmony accord](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567687/gaza-is-not-a-religious-issue-advocates-split-on-government-harmony-accord?ref=goodoil.news) Audrey Young (Herald): [NZ Muslim-Jewish accord: Leaders sending powerful message says Mark Mitchell](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-muslim-jewish-accord-leaders-sending-powerful-message-says-mark-mitchell/GMPCPZYXVVAQVD7BJOZ4AFEPDE/?ref=goodoil.news) Gordon Campbell: [On New Zealand’s Peter Thiel Problem](https://werewolf.co.nz/2025/07/gordon-campbell-on-new-zealands-peter-thiel-problem/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [PayPal withholds thousands of funds from Kiwis to Palestinians](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/567698/paypal-withholds-thousands-of-funds-from-kiwis-to-palestinians?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Trade surplus disappoints, but Finance Minister says export-led recovery not over](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360766289/trade-surplus-disappoints-finance-minister-says-export-led-recovery-not-over?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Hargreaves (Interest): [NZ has fifth consecutive monthly goods trade surplus](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/134309/continued-strong-annual-growth-export-dairy-products-fruit-and-forest-products-has?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): [‘The next China is still China’: a counter argument to diversification](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/21/the-next-china-is-still-china-a-counterargument-to-diversification/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT** David Fisher (Herald): [Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/exclusive-more-explicit-rumours-about-tory-whanau-this-time-from-auckland-councillor-maurice-williamson/AAU6IJQAWZCIVLVJCRWFTUFNFA/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Finance Minister Nicola Willis says councils should stop whining, and cut costs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567622/finance-minister-nicola-willis-says-councils-should-stop-whining-and-cut-costs?ref=goodoil.news) Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [‘A bit rich’ for Govt to castigate councils for above-inflation revenue increases](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/22/a-bit-rich-for-govt-to-castigate-councils-for-above-inflation-revenue-increases/?ref=goodoil.news) Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Councils prepare to hike fees, under threat of rates-capping](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/22/councils-prepare-to-hike-fees-under-threat-of-rates-capping/?ref=goodoil.news) Tina Law (Press): [Christchurch faces rezoning changes to avoid widespread suburban intensification](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360765472/christchurch-faces-rezoning-changes-avoid-widespread-suburban-intensification?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Herald Editorial: [Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/can-citizens-assemblies-improve-local-government-decision-making-editorial/5LFOV5CF4NACDNQQMQA7M5DGUU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Taxpayers’ Union endorses Green Party tax policy](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/134328/leftwing-green-party-has-found-common-ground-small-government-lobby-group?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Wellington council creates intercom service in CBD](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567667/wellington-council-creates-intercom-service-in-cbd?ref=goodoil.news) Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [Last ditch bid to ban new helicopter pads in Auckland](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/23/last-ditch-bid-to-ban-new-helicopter-pads-in-auckland/?ref=goodoil.news) Robin Martin (RNZ): [New Plymouth District Council credits property owners $3.1 million to fix rates bungle](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567710/new-plymouth-district-council-credits-property-owners-3-point-1-million-to-fix-rates-bungle?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Rosenberg (Local Democracy Reporting): [Former Southland mayor joins election race in surprise move](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/567707/former-southland-mayor-joins-election-race-in-surprise-move?ref=goodoil.news) Blayne Slabbert (Press/Post): [Ownership storm brews over Lyttelton port expansion](https://www.thepress.co.nz/business/360762345/ownership-storm-brews-over-lyttelton-port-expansion?lid=a78c69hplmjr&utm%5Fsource=newsletter&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcampaign=press%5Fwday%5F20250720) (paywalled) **WILLIS-FONTERRA BUTTER MEETING** Giles Dexter (RNZ): [Fonterra says meeting with Nicola Willis 'constructive'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567709/fonterra-says-meeting-with-nicola-willis-constructive?ref=goodoil.news) Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Willis to press Fonterra as Luxon softens tone on butter](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360766375/willis-press-fonterra-luxon-softens-tone-butter?ref=goodoil.news) Kelly Dennett (Post): [The butter meeting heard round the country](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360765642/butter-meeting-heard-round-country?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Maiki Sherman (1News): [Fonterra boss quizzed as concern over price of butter spreads](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/22/fonterra-boss-quizzed-as-concern-over-price-of-butter-spreads/?ref=goodoil.news) Tyson Beckett (Herald): [Finance Minister Nicola Willis to query price of butter in meeting with Fonterra boss](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/finance-minister-nicola-willis-to-query-price-of-butter-in-meeting-with-fonterra-boss/JVUEKCZNNFFBFIXDXZZ6P2BRJU/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Nicola Willis to ask Fonterra about high price of butter](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567650/nicola-willis-to-ask-fonterra-about-high-price-of-butter?ref=goodoil.news) **BUSINESS** RNZ: [Supermarket pricing errors cost NZers millions a year - Consumer NZ](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567623/supermarket-pricing-errors-cost-nzers-millions-a-year-consumer-nz?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Raynel (Herald): [Consumer NZ receives 50 complaints about Noel Leeming amid charges](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/consumer-nz-receives-50-complaints-about-noel-leeming-amid-charges/M5Y6CFOO4RGUVIB6BPQ7ZCTXWY/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Nick Stride (Interest): [After receiving a tip off, the Companies Office is asking Netflix NZ to explain its lack of reporting](https://www.interest.co.nz/business/134276/after-receiving-tip-companies-office-asking-netflix-nz-explain-its-lack-reporting?ref=goodoil.news) **MEDIA** Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell (RNZ): [Mediawatch: Another $1 deal changes the media landscape](https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/mediawatch-another-usd1-deal-changes-the-media-landscape?ref=goodoil.news) Duncan Greive (Spinoff): [Sky buys Three and ThreeNow to create New Zealand’s most muscular media empire](https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/22-07-2025/sky-buys-three-and-threenow-to-create-new-zealands-most-muscular-media-empire?ref=goodoil.news) Lloyd Burr (Stuff): [From US$20m to $1 in five years: The Three-Sky deal explained](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360766529/us20m-1-five-years-three-sky-deal-explained?ref=goodoil.news) Chris Keall (Herald): [Sky TV-TV3 deal: Why Sky TV bought Three – and what’s next](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sky-tv-tv3-deal-why-sky-tv-bought-three-and-whats-next/C65VZQIN3NGW7L7UTT6W246BTI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Sky TV boss stresses it’s ‘business as usual’ after buying TV3 owner for $1](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360765436/sky-television-buy-tv3-owner-1?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anan Zaki (RNZ): [Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ for $1](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567627/sky-tv-to-buy-three-owner-discovery-nz-for-1?ref=goodoil.news) Stuff: [Sky to buy Discovery NZ, including Three and ThreeNow, for $1](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360765473/sky-buy-discovery-nz-including-three-and-threenow-1?ref=goodoil.news) Nicholas Pointon (NBR): [Discovery deal adds the missing piece for Sky TV, CEO says](https://www.nbr.co.nz/investment/discovery-deal-adds-the-mising-piece-for-sky-tv/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Harvey: [Towards a Reliable Media](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/towards-a-reliable-media) **EMPLOYMENT** Gabi Lardies (Spinoff): N[ew Zealanders don’t tend to talk about pay. What would happen if we did?](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/23-07-2025/new-zealanders-dont-tend-to-talk-about-pay-what-would-happen-if-we-did?ref=goodoil.news) Krystal Gibbens (RNZ): [Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction - study](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567599/four-day-work-week-reduces-burnout-and-improves-job-satisfaction-study?ref=goodoil.news) Dana Johannsen (RNZ): [Court rejects athlete union's bid to appeal employment ruling](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/567208/court-rejects-athlete-union-s-bid-to-appeal-employment-ruling?ref=goodoil.news) **TRANSPORT** RNZ: [Value of electric vehicle imports falls nearly 60%](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567654/value-of-electric-vehicle-imports-falls-nearly-60-percent?ref=goodoil.news) Gavin Shoebridge (Post): [The case for EVs and why they could transform our economy](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360764610/case-evs-and-why-they-could-transform-our-economy?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [The price of flying: 'Everywhere you look, costs are increasing'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/567696/the-price-of-flying-everywhere-you-look-costs-are-increasing?ref=goodoil.news) Russell Palmer (RNZ): ['Great Rides' need double the money to keep running smoothly](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567561/great-rides-need-double-the-money-to-keep-running-smoothly?ref=goodoil.news) **OTHER** Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Foreign buyers ban: Winston Peters says change to be announced this year, denies NZ First ‘softening’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/foreign-buyers-ban-winston-peters-says-change-to-be-announced-this-year-denies-nz-first-softening/EQLCLN7JPRETDHMEWRVPWBG4HM/?ref=goodoil.news) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [‘Teflon Man’ Neil Quigley’s next big job](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/teflon-man-neil-quigleys-next-big-job?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Financial support considered for greyhound trainers and owners when industry ends](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567619/financial-support-considered-for-greyhound-trainers-and-owners-when-industry-ends?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Smith (Stuff): [Financial support considered for greyhound owners as 1500 dogs face re-homing](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360766526/financial-support-considered-greyhound-owners-1500-dogs-face-re-homing?ref=goodoil.news) No Right Turn: [National takes another step towards tyranny](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/07/national-takes-another-step-towards.html?ref=goodoil.news) Justin Wong (Post): [NZ police unsure how many interviews arranged for Chinese authorities](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360734430/nz-police-unsure-how-many-interviews-arranged-chinese-authorities?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Amy Williams (RNZ): [Community Grocer supermarket returns profits to Salvation Army](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567735/community-grocer-supermarket-returns-profits-to-salvation-army?ref=goodoil.news) Anne Gibson (Herald): [SkyCity applies for 15-year Queenstown casino licence renewal](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/skycity-applies-for-15-year-queenstown-casino-licence-renewal/SFZZS7DJK5DRZGB2GQAWWBR46I/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [Seymour’s response to UN “quite alarming” – indigenous rights advocate](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/22/seymours-response-to-un-quite-alarming-indigenous-rights-advocate/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [World-leading Dunedin Study tracking people through life gets renewed funding](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/531405/world-leading-dunedin-study-tracking-people-through-life-gets-renewed-funding?ref=goodoil.news) Liu Chen (RNZ): [‘Alarming’ rates of bullying, depression among Asian New Zealanders reported](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/567714/alarming-rates-of-bullying-depression-among-asian-new-zealanders-reported?ref=goodoil.news) Gwen McClure (RNZ): [The Detail: A never-ending visa queue for refugees](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/567713/a-never-ending-visa-queue-for-refugees?ref=goodoil.news) Ian Taylor (Stuff): [Any doubts about Dame Jacinda’s brand power are gone](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360765709/ian-taylor-any-doubts-about-dame-jacindas-brand-power-are-gone?ref=goodoil.news) Elspeth McLean (ODT): [Accepting viruses and our baking shortcomings](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/accepting-viruses-and-our-baking-shortcomings?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): ['Topping up $300 a week': How much money do property investors actually make?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567661/topping-up-300-a-week-how-much-money-do-property-investors-actually-make?ref=goodoil.news) Riley Kennedy (BusinessDesk): [NZ meat sector warning ahead of EU deforestation rules: Get on board or lose out](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/primary-sector/nz-meat-sector-warning-ahead-of-eu-deforestation-rules-get-on-board-or-lose-out?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) The Integrity Institute is a reader-supported publication. 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