> ## 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: 24 April 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-24-april-2025/ - Published: 2025-04-23T20:15:41.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-23T21:32:05.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **WINSTON PETERS’ RNZ INTERVIEW, MEDIA** Soumya Bhamidipati (RNZ): [PM will not step in over Peters' comments in RNZ interview](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558930/pm-will?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Herald): [Politicians have a right to complain about media, but Winston Peters crossed a line](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/politicians-have-a-right-to-complain-about-media-but-winston-peters-crossed-a-line/SHTMURDAGJFDJHCWQEX2OD4NPI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): [Winston's attacks on RNZ aren't that shocking](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-winstons-attacks-on-rnz-arent-that-shocking/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Labour wants Christopher Luxon to step in over Winston Peters' comments on RNZ funding](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558884/labour-wants-christopher-luxon-to-step-in-over-winston-peters-comments-on-rnz-funding?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Smith (Stuff): [Labour calls for PM to step in after Winston Peters’ RNZ threat](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360663996/labour-calls-pm-step-after-winston-peters-rnz-threat?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [NZ First leader Winston Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558855/nz-first-leader-winston-peters-defends-gender-bill-during-fiery-rnz-interview?ref=goodoil.news) Poppy Clark and Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Tracey Martin hits back at Winston Peters after fiery RNZ interview](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360662568/peters-says-new-members-bill-will-be-catching-rest-world?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Winston Peters issues RNZ funding warning](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360662774/winston-peters-issues-rnz-funding-warning?ref=goodoil.news) Shayne Currie (Herald): [‘Arrogant wokester loser’ - NZ First leader Winston Peters takes aim at RNZ Morning Report host Corin Dann; RNZ defends itself](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-arrogant-wokester-loser-nz-first-leader-winston-peters-takes-aim-at-rnz-morning-report-host-corin-dann/N73VIZI5XFC6DAWZZDLXCHR5GY/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Shayne Currie (Herald): [Should reality TV shows such as The Block NZ and Married at First Sight NZ receive Government rebate support? Media executive shake-ups at Stuff, TVNZ, NZME and Sky TV](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-should-reality-tv-shows-such-as-the-block-nz-and-married-at-first-sight-nz-receive-public-funding-media-executive-shake-ups-at-stuff-tvnz-nzme-and-sky-tv-tv-stars-new-rugby-podcast/V3VMHRYYL5FFRI4V4NPWDNNYHI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Spinoff: [The Fold: Big job ahead for TVNZ’s news and content chief](https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/23-04-2025/the-fold-big-job-ahead-for-tvnzs-news-and-content-chief?ref=goodoil.news) David Harvey: [The Harmful Digital Communications Act Understood](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/the-harmful-digital-communications-3da) **ECONOMY, COST OF LIVING, EMPLOYMENT** Max Rashbrooke (Spinoff): [A stocktake of all the policies rolling back workers’ rights in New Zealand](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-04-2025/a-stocktake-of-all-the-policies-rolling-back-workers-rights-in-new-zealand?ref=goodoil.news) Julia Gabel (Herald): [FamilyBoost: Govt overestimated flagship childcare rebate policy, Finance Minister admits IRD got it wrong](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/familyboost-govt-overestimated-flagship-childcare-rebate-policy-finance-minister-admits-ird-got-it-wrong/5JUWMKBGYNANTL5HUANUDNUSXA/?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [Third of New Zealanders need help with food](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/558938/third-of-new-zealanders-need-help-with-food?ref=goodoil.news) Craig Renney: [Inflation Higher. Minimum Wage Lower. Living Wage Better](https://craigrenney.substack.com/p/inflation-higher-minimum-wage-lower) Amy Williams (RNZ): [AI use for job seekers: Defaulting to a 'computer says no' situation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558929/ai-use-for-job-seekers-defaulting-to-a-computer-says-no-situation?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [The Budget dilemma: How to bump the Trump slump](https://www.nbr.co.nz/edwards-on-politics/the-budget-dilemma-how-to-bump-the-trump-slump/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [The Detail: Getting swept into a global recessionary vortex](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/558918/getting-swept-into-a-global-recessionary-vortex?ref=goodoil.news) Rebecca Howard (BusinessDesk): [‘Uncertainty abounds’: Finance minister on trade war challenges](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/economy/uncertainty-abounds-finance-minister-on-trade-war-challenges?ref=goodoil.news) Mike Dinsdale (Northern Advocate): [New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/new-social-supermarket-in-kaikohe-to-address-food-insecurity/IMQEBU7V65H3FDSDXUR5QRU4CU/?ref=goodoil.news) Tony Alexander (One Roof/Herald): [Global trade war’s effect on house prices - the good, bad and ugly](https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/tony-alexander-what-we-know-about-global-trade-wars-and-how-one-could-impact-house-buying-in-nz-47416?ref=goodoil.news) **PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR** Laura Walters (Newsroom): [Speaker: Te Pāti Māori haka defence ‘a complete nonsense’](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/24/speaker-te-pati-maori-haka-defence-a-complete-nonsense/?ref=goodoil.news) Layla Bailey-McDowell and Pokere Paewai (RNZ): ['Me tū, me haka!': Te Pāti Māori MPs defend haka in Privileges Committee written submissions](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/558888/me-tu-me-haka-te-pati-maori-mps-defend-haka-in-privileges-committee-written-submissions?ref=goodoil.news) Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Te Pāti Māori a no-show, once again, at Privileges Committee hearing](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360663186/te-pati-maori-no-show-once-again-privileges-committee-hearing?ref=goodoil.news) Layla Bailey-McDowell and Giles Dexter (RNZ): [Te Pāti Māori MPs will not attend Privileges Committee hearing, citing lack of fairness and disregard to tikanga](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558858/te-pati-maori-mps-will-not-attend-privileges-committee-hearing-citing-lack-of-fairness-and-disregard-to-tikanga?ref=goodoil.news) Adam Pearse (Herald): [Te Pāti Māori judgment day over House haka to land alongside party’s ‘independent’ hearing](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/te-pati-maori-judgment-day-over-house-haka-to-land-alongside-partys-independent-hearing/2WDVVBFGJBD7DMZ2LLECGP7ZPY/?ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (Post): [Te Pāti Māori stands by haka in submission to privileges committee](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360662806/te-pati-maori-again-no-show-second-chance-privileges-committee?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) David Farrar: [The party above the law](https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2025/04/the%5Fparty%5Fabove%5Fthe%5Flaw.html?ref=goodoil.news) Laszlo Szollosi-Cira: [Infertile Debates with David Parker](https://fairpolicycommentary.substack.com/p/infertile-debates-with-david-parker) Rebecca Graham: [The government is coming for...plain language??](https://drbex.substack.com/p/the-government-is-coming-forplain) Amy Ridout (Stuff): [A law aimed at removing jargon from the public service is on the line: is it worth saving?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360663004/law-aimed-removing-jargon-public-service-line-it-worth-saving?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Spinoff: [Gone By Lunchtime: Christopher, champion of the free trade world](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-04-2025/gone-by-lunchtime-christopher-champion-of-the-free-trade-world?ref=goodoil.news) **FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE, DEFENCE, ANZAC DAY** Janet Wilson (Post): [Careful, pragmatic, capable: Luxon finally finds his footing](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360662551/careful-pragmatic-capable-luxon-finally-finds-his-footing?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Soumya Bhamidipati (RNZ): [Christopher Luxon promotes NZ's rocket, tech talents to UK businesses](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558922/christopher-luxon-promotes-nz-s-rocket-tech-talents-to-uk-businesses?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Christopher Luxon appears to be hit by shell casing in UK](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/23/christopher-luxon-appears-to-be-hit-by-shell-casing-in-uk/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to attend Pope Francis' funeral](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558846/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-attend-pope-francis-funeral?ref=goodoil.news) Chelsea Daniels (Herald): [Front Page: Inside changes to veteran status and defence funding ahead of Anzac Day](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/veteran-status-expanded-to-include-more-former-nz-troops-the-front-page/T7TB4I53NVHLZAYY4TBYSBMPXE/?ref=goodoil.news) Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Defence Ministry puts out tender for help strengthening systems 'increasingly vulnerable' to cyber attack](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558873/defence-ministry-puts-out-tender-for-help-strengthening-systems-increasingly-vulnerable-to-cyber-attack?ref=goodoil.news) Jermey Rose (North & South): [The case for armed neutrality](https://northandsouth.co.nz/2025/04/23/the-case-for-armed-neutrality/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=the-case-for-armed-neutrality) Taimor T Hazou (North & South): [Lest We Forget what? Our ANZACS, Palestine, and the Kiwi Conviction Crisis](https://northandsouth.co.nz/2025/04/23/lest-we-forget-what-our-anzacs-palestine-and-the-kiwi-conviction-crisis/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=lest-we-forget-what-our-anzacs-palestine-and-the-kiwi-conviction-crisis) Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [Anzac Day boycott: why official services tomorrow will be missing some veterans](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/24-04-2025/anzac-day-boycott-why-official-services-tomorrow-will-be-missing-some-veterans?ref=goodoil.news) Tim Brown (RNZ): [NZ's last WWII vets on Anzac Day: 'It is a day that should never be forgotten'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558923/nz-s-last-wwii-vets-on-anzac-day-it-is-a-day-that-should-never-be-forgotten?ref=goodoil.news) Ella Scott-Fleming (ODT): [Documentary recalls service in East Timor](https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/documentary-recalls-service-east-timor?ref=goodoil.news) Rojoef Manuel (The Defense Post): [New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator](https://thedefensepost.com/2025/04/21/new-zealand-poseidon-simulator/?ref=goodoil.news) Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Kiwi entrepreneur sells $70m of drones to UK military, for use in Ukraine](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/23/kiwi-entrepreneur-sells-70m-of-drones-to-uk-military/?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Post): [Tauranga-based Syos wins $67 million UK drone contract](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360662783/tauranga-based-syos-wins-67-million-uk-drone-contract?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Josh Wineera (Post): [Mobilising local industry to share in the defence dollars](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360659260/mobilising-local-industry-share-defence-dollars?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **EDUCATION** Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): [Seymour rewrites ECE rulebook in bid to cut costs and ease compliance](https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/24-04-2025/seymour-rewrites-ece-rulebook-in-bid-to-cut-costs-and-ease-compliance?ref=goodoil.news) Adam Pearse (Herald): [Early childhood education licensing criteria may be cut after Government review](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/govt-to-strip-back-early-childhood-education-licencing-criteria-after-review/NU3WBOBWHREQ5NMXP2U7RDIQHQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Bridie Witton (Stuff): [Early childcare education providers to have new rules ‘by end of year’](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360662893/early-childcare-education-providers-have-new-regulatory-system-end-year?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Regulation Minister David Seymour on ECE sector review](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558854/regulation-minister-david-seymour-on-ece-sector-review?ref=goodoil.news) Cate Macintosh (Press/Post): [Childcare regulations overhaul draws fury and relief](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360663843/childcare-sector-overhaul-gets-green-light?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Cate Macintosh (Press/Post): [Childcare sector overhaul gets green light](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360643438/childcare-sector-overhaul-gets-green-light?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) John Lewis (ODT): [Concern about ECE qualifications plan](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/concern-about-ece-qualifications-plan?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [I wish I had the Minister's positivity around teaching](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-i-wish-i-had-the-ministers-positivity-around-teaching/?ref=goodoil.news) Olivia Reid (Whanganui Chronicle): [Tertiary institution Ucol proposes staff cuts to tackle financial pressures post-Te Pūkenga](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/tertiary-institution-ucol-proposes-staff-cuts-to-tackle-financial-pressures-post-te-pukenga/7K7VOXQXLBA7FATGSWSNYZDZNQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Martin (Waikato Times/Post): [Home schooled kids miss out on bike competition medals](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360663787/home-schooled-kids-miss-out-bike-competition-medals?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HEALTH, DISABILITY** Marc Daalder (Newsroom): [Gisborne doctors dispute Government’s ‘inaccurate’ hiring figures](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/23/gisborne-doctors-dispute-governments-inaccurate-hiring-figures/?ref=goodoil.news) Ruth Hill (RNZ): [Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five months](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558827/plunket-scheme-vaccinates-fewer-than-100-babies-in-five-months?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Campbell (Newsroom): [Early Super for Māori, or better health for all?](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/22/early-super-for-maori-or-better-health-for-all/?ref=goodoil.news) Mariné Lourens (Press/Post): [Seven Christchurch Hospital staff permanently affected by toxic fume exposure](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360658117/seven-christchurch-hospital-staff-permanently-affected-toxic-fume-exposure?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Alexa Cook (RNZ): [Autistic child's family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558921/autistic-child-s-family-struggle-for-support-after-medical-injury-leaves-him-unable-to-walk?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles from being cut](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558903/psa-health-nz-settlement-saves-200-roles-from-being-cut?ref=goodoil.news) Michael Bassett: [Wish-lists and reality](https://www.bassettbrashandhide.com/post/michael-bassett-wish-lists-and-reality?ref=goodoil.news) John Braddock (World Socialists): [New Zealand senior doctors vote for national strike](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/23/gosl-a23.html?ref=goodoil.news) Renee Liang (North & South): [Politicians want to choose who treats you](https://northandsouth.co.nz/2025/04/23/politicians-want-to-choose-who-treats-you/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=politicians-want-to-choose-who-treats-you) Megan Wilson (Bay of Plenty Times/Herald): [Tauranga Hospital mental health unit upgrade to begin, completion expected mid-2027](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-hospital-mental-health-unit-upgrade-to-begin-completion-expected-mid-2027/SGTBOZFZBJDZDCHV3W2CQ3M3QQ/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) ODT: [Health stars gains limited](https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/health-stars-gains-limited?ref=goodoil.news) Kate Green (RNZ): [Volunteers run StarJam workshops after charity closes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558849/volunteers-run-starjam-workshops-after-charity-closes?ref=goodoil.news) Monique Steele (RNZ): [Medicinal cannabis producers veer away from local market for export](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/558840/medicinal-cannabis-producers-veer-away-from-local-market-for-export?ref=goodoil.news) **RESERVE BANK, BANKING** Robert MacCulloch: [Finance Minister Willis Cannot Be Telling the Truth. She ordered the RBNZ's Capital Requirements Review, not the Reserve Bank. Why deny it?](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/finance-minister-willis-is-economical-with-the-truth-she-ordered-the-review-of-the-rbnz-s-capital-r?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Post): [Banks’ scam compensation code called ‘too little, too late’ by victim](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360662786/banks-scam-compensation-code-called-too-little-too-late-victim?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gareth Vaughan (Interest): [Minister hails 'important win for bank customers'](https://www.interest.co.nz/banking/132997/nz-banks-stepping-moves-protect-customers-scams-reimbursement-victims-500k-warn-they?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [New Zealand Banking Association updating practice code to better prevent scams](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558913/new-zealand-banking-association-updating-practice-code-to-better-prevent-scams?ref=goodoil.news) **TRANSPORT** RNZ: [Six roads to retain lower speeds, 16 more set for further consultation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558897/six-roads-to-retain-lower-speeds-16-more-set-for-further-consultation?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [At least $4 billion: New west Auckland busway costings revealed](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/23/at-least-4-billion-new-west-auckland-busway-costings-revealed/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Chris Bishop makes announcement on Auckland's Northwest Rapid Transit](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558880/chris-bishop-makes-announcement-on-auckland-s-northwest-rapid-transit?ref=goodoil.news) Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk): [NZTA approves investment case for Northwest Auckland Busway](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/nzta-approves-investment-case-for-northwest-auckland-busway?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Herald Editorial: [Now build it and watch Northland grow](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/now-build-it-and-watch-northland-grow-editorial/L6NFSUKGSVDPRHFFTL4WOTCBKI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Peter de Graaf (RNZ): [Northland Expressway preferred routes: New road over Brynderwyn Hills to be built](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558857/northland-expressway-preferred-routes-new-road-over-brynderwyn-hills-to-be-built?ref=goodoil.news) Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk): [NZTA shares 'emerging preferred corridor' for multi-billion-dollar Northland expressway](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/nzta-shares-emerging-preferred-corridor-for-multi-billion-dollar-northland-expressway?ref=goodoil.news) Ruby Shaw (ODT): [Concern swells over 'horrendous' flight costs](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/concern-swells-over-horrendous-flight-costs?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, RMA** RNZ: [West Coast coal mine protest at Stockton ends as police arrest three more demonstrators](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558914/west-coast-coal-mine-protest-at-stockton-ends-as-police-arrest-three-more-demonstrators?ref=goodoil.news) Brett Kerr-Laurie (Press/Post): [Coal mine protest ends with arrests, but spirits high](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360663839/coal-mine-protest-heating-police-arrive?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Climate Change Commission sees room to release $1b of extra carbon credits](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360663262/climate-change-commission-sees-room-release-1b-extra-carbon-credits?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) BusinessDesk: [Climate Commission's 'steady as you go' advice on ETS price controls](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/news-in-brief/climate-commissions-steady-as-you-go-advice-on-ets-price-controls?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [Saving our taonga: Iwi unite to protect tuna and our waterways](https://thespinoff.co.nz/partner/23-04-2025/saving-our-taonga-iwi-unite-to-protect-tuna-and-our-waterways?itm%5Fsource=spinoff-homepage-layouts&itm%5Fmedium=sponsored-1&ref=goodoil.news) Brian Easton: [Resource Management and Property Rights](https://www.eastonbh.ac.nz/2025/04/resource-management-and-property-rights/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Harriet Laughton (Post): [Four years down the drain: Wellington Water’s missed opportunity laid bare](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360662813/four-years-down-drain-wellington-waters-missed-opportunity-laid-bare?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Diane Calvert (Scoop): [Breaking free from political silos](https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=169767&ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Three ex-LG New Zealand staff guilty of destroying evidence in anti-competitive investigation](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/three-ex-lg-new-zealand-staff-guilty-of-destroying-evidence-in-anti-competitive-investigation/QC23QF24CBASHLYFBS4HXZRE2U/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Ex-LG staff plead guilty to obstructing commerce investigation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558904/ex-lg-staff-plead-guilty-to-obstructing-commerce-investigation?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Post): [Name suppression lifted on LG staffers in TV price-fixing probe](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360663187/name-suppression-lifted-lg-staffers-tv-price-fixing-probe?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Max Frethy (Stuff): [Nelson and Tasman poised to go-it-alone on water](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360662778/nelson-and-tasman-poised-go-it-alone-water?ref=goodoil.news) Emily Ireland (Local Democracy Reporting): [Landslide approval of Wairarapa water model](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360663170/landslide-approval-wairarapa-water-model?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Grey District mayor hopeful boil water notice will be lifted today or tomorrow](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558851/grey-district-mayor-hopeful-boil-water-notice-will-be-lifted-today-or-tomorrow?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Belford (Bay Buzz): [Who really runs Hawke’s Bay?](https://baybuzz.co.nz/who-really-runs-hawkes-bay/?ref=goodoil.news) Nick James (RNZ): [Petone Wharf restoration will cost more than councils maximum budget, report finds](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558926/petone-wharf-restoration-will-cost-more-than-councils-maximum-budget-report-finds?ref=goodoil.news) Michaela Gower (Hawkes Bay Today): [Tararua local body election 2025: Scott Gilmore to challenge Tracey Collis for district mayoralty](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/tararua-local-body-election-2025-scott-gilmore-set-to-challenge-tracey-collis-for-district-mayoralty/OKLRTPEJWBCYRGJ6O2L3ZSUSLM/?ref=goodoil.news) Grant Miller (ODT): [Forming trust floated to save Sammy’s](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/forming-trust-floated-save-sammy%E2%80%99s?ref=goodoil.news) Craig Ashworth (Local Democracy Reporting): [Land lease problems scupper plan for Manāia iwi-council centre](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360663417/land-lease-problems-scupper-plan-manaia-iwi-council-centre?ref=goodoil.news) **ENERGY** Blayne Slabbert (Press/Post): [Low hydro lakes signal tough winter for power prices](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360662730/low-hydro-lakes-signal-tough-winter-power-prices?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Nona Pelletier (RNZ): [Review to probe 'complex issues' stemming from emergency hydro storage](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/558865/review-to-probe-complex-issues-stemming-from-emergency-hydro-storage?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Gray (Herald): [Transpower opts against freeing up hydro storage amid dry start to 2025](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/transpower-opts-against-freeing-up-hydro-storage-amid-dry-start-to-2025/Q33D4USUDFAFXNZXIXSNAFE2IE/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): [Energy uncertainty and costs drive interest in PPAs, BusinessNZ Energy Council says](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/energy/energy-uncertainty-and-costs-drive-interest-in-ppas-businessnz-energy-council-says?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **INFRASTRUCTURE, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT** Phil Pennington (RNZ): [Infrastructure failures: Govt makes little headway on fixing weaknesses](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558850/infrastructure-failures-govt-makes-little-headway-on-fixing-weaknesses?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Trees around power lines need stricter rules - lobby group](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558866/trees-around-power-lines-need-stricter-rules-lobby-group?ref=goodoil.news) Mark Aue (Post): [Beyond roads and rail: NZ’s infrastructure blind spot](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360664086/beyond-roads-and-rail-nzs-infrastructure-blind-spot?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Cyclone Tam makes case for having One NZ Sim card in emergency kit](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360661833/cyclone-tam-makes-case-having-one-nz-sim-card-emergency-kit?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Auckland Emergency Management defends storm alert timing after Easter flooding](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558753/auckland-emergency-management-defends-storm-alert-timing-after-easter-flooding?ref=goodoil.news) Lucy Xia (RNZ): [Auckland residents question council preparedness for local flooding](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558812/auckland-residents-question-council-preparedness-for-local-flooding?ref=goodoil.news) **ABUSE IN CARE, CHILD WELFARE** Anna Whyte (Post): [‘Disturbing’ staff abuse allegations in OT children care facilities](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360632665/disturbing-staff-abuse-allegations-ot-children-care-facilities?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) No Right Turn: [The rotten, unaccountable crown](https://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-rotten-unaccountable-crown.html?ref=goodoil.news) **SPORT** Herald Editorial: [For the love of the game, we must mitigate risks of sporting corruption](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/for-the-love-of-the-game-we-must-mitigate-risks-of-sporting-corruption-editorial/Z4Q6AU6R6FA77EVY24EAHUPREA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Annual cost of treating sport concussions climbs to $80m - ACC](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/558682/annual-cost-of-treating-sport-concussions-climbs-to-80m-acc?ref=goodoil.news) Dana Johannsen (RNZ): [In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/558917/in-death-olivia-podmore-is-finally-seen-by-a-system-that-failed-her?ref=goodoil.news) **BUSINESS** Lianne Dalziel (Newsroom): [The pope’s counter to Kiwi consumerism](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/04/23/a-counter-to-consumerism/?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Rural support payments open for application for drought-hit farmers](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/22/rural-support-payments-open-for-application-for-drought-hit-farmers/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Government extends assistance for drought-affected farmer](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558784/government-extends-assistance-for-drought-affected-farmers?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Room rates climb in Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua amid tourism recovery](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558756/room-rates-climb-in-queenstown-christchurch-and-rotorua-amid-tourism-recovery?ref=goodoil.news) **HOUSING, PROPERTY INDUSTRY** Brent Melville (NBR): [Renting still a better bet than buying, but gap closing, says BNZ](https://www.nbr.co.nz/property/renting-still-a-better-bet-than-buying-but-gap-closing-bnz/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [House sellers cut prices, March sales 'roaring back to life'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/558863/house-sellers-cut-prices-march-sales-roaring-back-to-life?ref=goodoil.news) Greg Ninness (Interest): [Residential rents tumbling as stock of properties available for rent hits 11-year high, Trade Me Property says](https://www.interest.co.nz/property/132982/residential-rents-tumbling-stock-properties-available-rent-hits-11-year-high-trade?ref=goodoil.news) Deborah Morris (Post): [Wellington’s median house value biggest drop of any main centre](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360662517/wellingtons-median-house-value-biggest-drop-any-main-centre?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **OTHER** Joseph Los’e (Herald): [Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint for promoting gambling - 26 influencers now on govt watchlist](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/millie-elder-holmes-faces-complaint-for-promoting-gambling-26-influencers-now-on-govt-watchlist/WTTXAFWCUVDFXGVUS7OWGMAGXQ/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Emily Simpson (1News): [John Campbell on Destiny Church: ‘I’ve never encountered so much fear’](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/24/john-campbell-on-destiny-church-ive-never-encountered-so-much-fear/?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Tahana (Guardian): [Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/17/waitangi-tribunal-new-zealand-50-years-maori-rights?ref=goodoil.news) Brian Easton: [A Culture of Wokeness](https://www.eastonbh.ac.nz/2025/04/a-culture-of-wokeness/?ref=goodoil.news) Anaru Eketone (ODT): [The important thing is that karakia do not become tokenistic](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/important-thing-karakia-do-not-become-tokenistic?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Greg Ninness (Interest): [Work and residence visa trends settling back to normal levels](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/132920/number-overseas-workers-country-almost-back-pre-covid-peak-residence-visa-numbers?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Dame Jacinda Ardern to give Yale University's graduation ceremony address](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558745/dame-jacinda-ardern-to-give-yale-university-s-graduation-ceremony-address?ref=goodoil.news) Ashleigh McCaull (RNZ): [Fewer tangihanga on the marae: Families 'don't feel really connected'](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/558848/fewer-tangihanga-on-the-marae-families-don-t-feel-really-connected?ref=goodoil.news) Hilary Calvert (ODT): [Dual heritage needs proper accounting](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/dual-heritage-needs-proper-accounting?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Philip Matthews (Press/Post): [The Omega Man: ‘Heretic’ Sir Lloyd Geering at 107](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360657145/omega-man-heretic-sir-lloyd-geering-107?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) # Cartoons [Subscribe now](https://democracyproject.substack.com/subscribe?) 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