> ## 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: 6 June 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-6-june-2025/ - Published: 2025-06-05T20:25:21.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-05T21:53:39.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR** Laura Walters and Marc Daalder (Newsroom): [Parliament warned of dangerous precedent set by MPs’ suspensions](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/06/parliament-warned-of-dangerous-precedent-set-by-mps-suspensions/?ref=goodoil.news) Julia Gabel & Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debate](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/te-pati-maori-mps-begin-suspension-for-controversial-haka-after-chaotic-debate/B6XVYYBWTVCA7IJMYRVSMHKDHU/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs for Treaty Principles haka stands](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563214/proposed-punishment-for-te-pati-maori-mps-for-treaty-principles-haka-stands?ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (Post): [Parliament votes to suspend Te Pāti Māori co-leaders, MP for Treaty haka](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360713868/parliament-votes-suspend-te-pati-maori-co-leaders-mp-treaty-haka?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Parliament suspends Te Pāti Māori members for Treaty Principles haka](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/parliament-suspends-te-pati-maori-members-for-treaty-principles-haka/?ref=goodoil.news) Māni Dunlop (Te Ao Māori News): [Haka saga: from historic moment to historic punishment - when will it end?](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/06/05/haka-saga-from-historic-moment-to-historic-punishment-when-will-it-end/?ref=goodoil.news) No Right Turn: [A parliamentary lynching](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-parliamentary-lynching.html?ref=goodoil.news) David Farrar: [TPM MPs suspended](https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2025/06/tpm%5Fmps%5Fsuspended.html?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Hooton (Herald): [Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem amid election positioning, polls](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/labours-te-pati-maori-problem-matthew-hooton/LZQRTYTYZBH25ECYZXBQ77GLS4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Marc Daalder (Newsroom): [The dead select committee theory](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/the-dead-select-committee-theory/?ref=goodoil.news) Ella Stewart (RNZ): [The David Seymour ‘bots’ debate: Do online submission tools help or hurt democracy?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563226/the-david-seymour-bots-debate-do-online-submission-tools-help-or-hurt-democracy?ref=goodoil.news) Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): [Echo Chamber: Emergency housing, climate targets and the art of not saying sorry](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-06-2025/echo-chamber-emergency-housing-climate-targets-and-the-art-of-not-saying-sorry?ref=goodoil.news) Audrey Young (Herald): ['Conflicting' polls, van Velden's latest rush job and a Beehive sex scandal](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/what-conflicting-polls-tell-us-brooke-van-velden-strikes-again-sex-scandal-at-the-heart-of-the-beehive-audrey-young/K42TUJ564BBPJKFC2MZU2OUWWM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kate Nicol-Williams (1News): [David Seymour taking part in 'stolen land' debate at prestigious Oxford Union](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/06/david-seymour-taking-part-in-stolen-land-debate-at-prestigious-oxford-union/?ref=goodoil.news) Duncan Greive (Spinoff): [What was Chris Bishop thinking? An earnest attempt to figure it out](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-06-2025/what-was-chris-bishop-thinking-an-earnest-attempt-to-figure-it-out?ref=goodoil.news) Martin Van Beynen (Press/Post): [Are progressives just nicer, better people?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360712486/are-progressives-just-nicer-better-people?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Katrina Bennett (Herald): [Chris Bishop’s public outburst in no way comparable to Tory Whanau case](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/chris-bishops-public-outburst-in-no-way-comparable-to-tory-whanau-katrina-bennett/JQGQHMHETRCVNPENXUQXP7CWB4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Anan Zaki (RNZ): [Wide Reserve Bank restructure to follow executive and funding changes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563219/wide-reserve-bank-restructure-to-follow-executive-and-funding-changes?ref=goodoil.news) Dan Brunskill (interest): [Treasury’s chief economist departs in leadership shake-up](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/133623/number-senior-staff-will-leave-treasury-after-not-securing-roles-restructure?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Questions remain about public good science in merger of CRIs](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/still-questions-about-public-good-science-in-the-merger-of-cris/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) NBR: [Tax revenue up on forecasts but SOE returns down](https://www.nbr.co.nz/economics/tax-revenue-up-on-forecasts-but-soe-returns-down/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **MICHAEL FORBES ALLEGATIONS** Thomas Coughlan (Herald): [How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ’s security clearance system](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/christopher-luxon-wants-to-know-why-government-did-not-know-about-michael-forbes-investigation-earlier/K4UDIEXBPNC3VHA6LGDX4VWRT4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Cassandra Mudgway (The Conversation): [Resignation of PM’s press secretary highlights gaps in NZ law on covert recording and harassment](https://theconversation.com/resignation-of-pms-press-secretary-highlights-gaps-in-nz-law-on-covert-recording-and-harassment-258274?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Sherwood (RNZ): [Police seized work and personal phones of press secretary Michael Forbes while investigating complaints](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563196/police-seized-work-and-personal-phones-of-press-secretary-michael-forbes-while-investigating-complaints?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Post): [Infidelity, drug-use, gambling, and debt: what security vetting should catch](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360713444/infidelity-drug-use-gambling-and-debt-what-security-vetting-should-catch?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Liam Hehir (The Blue Review): [Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion](https://thebluereview.substack.com/p/caesars-wife-must-be-above-suspicion) Kelly Dennett and Thomas Manch (Post): [Police under pressure to explain why execs didn’t pass on press sec complaint](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360713738/police-under-pressure-explain-why-execs-didnt-pass-press-sec-complaint?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): [Press secretary case raises questions for police and officials](https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/06-06-2025/press-secretary-case-raises-questions-for-police-and-officials?ref=goodoil.news) Paula Penfold (Stuff): [Two more sex workers speak of the night the PM’s press sec was busted](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360714176/two-more-sex-workers-speak-night-pms-press-sec-was-busted?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Politicians across political spectrum open to investigating law changes after press secretary's 'disturbing' allegations](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563194/politicians-across-political-spectrum-open-to-investigating-law-changes-after-press-secretary-s-disturbing-allegations?ref=goodoil.news) Bridie Witton and Paula Penfold (Stuff): [Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s ‘absolute shock’ over Michael Forbes allegations](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360713127/prime-minister-christopher-luxons-absolute-shock-over-michael-forbes-allegations?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [PM 'shocked' at revelations about former staffer, top cop also unaware](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/pm-shocked-at-revelations-about-former-staffer/?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch and Kelly Dennett (Post): [Police seized PM’s press secretary’s work phone - but didn’t tell the Beehive](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360713191/police-executive-did-not-tell-ministerial-services-complaint-about-pms-press-secretary?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Thomas Manch and Kelly Dennett (Post): [Officials urgently investigating vetting and employment of PM’s press secretary](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360712755/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-take-questions-amid-press-secretary-allegations?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sam Sherwood (RNZ): [Wellington brothel madam speaks on PM's former press secretary's alleged recording of sex workers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563145/wellington-brothel-madam-speaks-on-pm-s-former-press-secretary-s-alleged-recording-of-sex-workers?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Police searched phones of former press secretary after complaint](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/police-searched-phones-of-former-press-secretary-after-complaint/?ref=goodoil.news) **SUPERMARKETS** Gyles Beckford (RNZ): [Supermarket sector competition reports like Groundhog Day](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/563205/supermarket-sector-competition-reports-like-groundhog-day?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock (Post): [Reaction to supermarket plan: ‘Politely asking the greedy to stop being greedy’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360712648/reaction-supermarket-plan-politely-asking-greedy-stop-being-greedy?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Crackdown on $15b supermarket giants’ opaque pricing ‘doesn’t go far enough’](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/crackdown-on-15b-supermarket-giants-opaque-pricing-doesnt-go-far-enough/?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Raynel (Herald): [Supermarket duopoly: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from supermarket industry players](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/supermarket-duopoly-grocery-code-shake-up-gets-mixed-reaction-from-supermarket-industry-players/QHLTUHGLOZHJVK7BOJ4KZSOBEI/?ref=goodoil.news) John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [There's nothing special about supermarket specials](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-theres-nothing-special-about-supermarket-specials/?ref=goodoil.news) **DEFENCE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE** Thomas Manch (Post): [High-powered former political leaders write letter to Luxon on China](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360713627/high-powered-former-political-leaders-write-letter-luxon-china?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): [“Seriously dumb” foreign policy](https://www.politik.co.nz/seriously-dumb-foreign-policy/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): [How New Zealand can ride out US ‘policy instability on steriods’ ](https://www.nbr.co.nz/economics/how-new-zealand-can-ride-out-us-policy-instability-on-steroids/?ref=goodoil.news)(paywalled) Giles Dexter (RNZ): [RNZ-Reid Research poll: Most New Zealanders don't think Trump's presidency been good for NZ](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563238/rnz-reid-research-poll-most-new-zealanders-don-t-think-trump-s-presidency-been-good-for-nz?ref=goodoil.news) Phil Pennington (RNZ): [NZ soldiers leave for Southern Hemisphere's leading military exercise](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563135/nz-soldiers-leave-for-southern-hemisphere-s-leading-military-exercise?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/nzdf-prepares-for-major-warfighting-exercise-in-australia/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOAFERS LODGE** Kate Green and Nick James (RNZ): [Loafers Lodge: Survivors' advocate hopes manslaughter charges bring closure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563241/loafers-lodge-survivors-advocate-hopes-manslaughter-charges-bring-closure?ref=goodoil.news) Melissa Nightingale (Herald): [Loafers Lodge hostel fire: Three new manslaughter charges laid two years on from fatal blaze](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/loafers-lodge-hostel-fire-three-new-manslaughter-charges-laid-two-years-on-from-fatal-blaze/3YNGUPZUARBDFNG55Y7SPU3ZBQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Sherwood (RNZ): [Loafers Lodge fire: Three people charged with manslaughter following two-year police investigation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563142/loafers-lodge-fire-three-people-charged-with-manslaughter-following-two-year-police-investigation?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Loafers Lodge fire: Three charged with manslaughter](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/loafers-lodge-fire-three-charged-with-manslaughter/?ref=goodoil.news) Katie Ham and Nikki Macdonald (Post): [Loafers Lodge survivor's mixed emotions](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360714141/manslaughter-charges-laid-over-deadly-loafers-lodge-fire?ref=goodoil.news) Katie Ham and Nick Truebridge (Stuff): [Manslaughter charges laid over deadly Loafers Lodge fire](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360677176/manslaughter-charges-laid-over-deadly-loafers-lodge-fire?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Councils caught between the water and a hard place](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/councils-caught-between-the-water-and-a-hard-place/?ref=goodoil.news) Simon Wilson, Bernard Orsman, Ben Leahy (Herald): [Desley Simpson rules out running for Auckland mayoralty against Wayne Brown](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-and-deputy-desley-simpson-hold-joint-media-conference/WJJNEYMFZVG6PCSG5J36R52DYE/?ref=goodoil.news) Wayne Brown (Herald): [Auckland’s three key areas for economic growth](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/aucklands-three-key-areas-for-economic-growth-mayor-wayne-brown/DA466W2ZIFGNBMOSEVV6ALHEVM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Patrick Reynolds (Greater Auckland): [Richer or poorer?](https://greaterauckland.substack.com/p/richer-or-poorer) Amy Ridout (Stuff): [‘Underdog’ Ray Chung launches Wellington mayoral bid vowing zero rates hikes](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360713037/underdog-ray-chung-launches-wellington-mayoral-bid-vowing-zero-rates-hikes?ref=goodoil.news) Harriet Laughton (Post): [Mayoral hopeful Ray Chung launches his ‘back-to-basics’ campaign](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360713728/mayoral-hopeful-ray-chung-launches-his-back-basics-campaign?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) André Chumko (Post): [Fale malae now in hands of public and philanthropists](https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/360713034/fale-malae-now-hands-public-and-philanthropists?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Shanti Mathias (Spinoff): [The group that wants to make Christchurch denser, more connected and more fun](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-06-2025/the-group-that-wants-to-make-christchurch-denser-more-connected-and-more-fun?ref=goodoil.news) Kira Carrington (Local Democracy Reporting): [Marlborough’s controversial environment plan officially enacted](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360713185/marlboroughs-controversial-environment-plan-officially-enacted?ref=goodoil.news) **HOUSING** Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [MSD to monitor whether stricter rules for accommodation supplement push people into hardship](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563243/msd-to-monitor-whether-stricter-rules-for-accommodation-supplement-push-people-into-hardship?ref=goodoil.news) Max Frethey (Local Democracy Reporting): [Future of Nelson’s housing uncertain as city rejects ‘intensification on steroids’](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360714250/future-nelsons-housing-uncertain-city-rejects-intensification-steroids?ref=goodoil.news) **EDUCATION** Matthew Littlewood (ODT): [Waikato University pressing on with med school plan](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/waikato-university-pressing-med-school-plan?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sasha Borissenko (North & South): [Siouxsie’s Saga](https://northandsouth.co.nz/2025/06/05/siouxsies-saga/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=siouxsies-saga) RNZ: [Shirley Boys High school brings back traditional single-cell rooms](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563141/shirley-boys-high-school-brings-back-traditional-single-cell-rooms?ref=goodoil.news) Isaac Davison (Herald): [Controversial law school merger at University of Auckland will not go ahead](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/controversial-law-school-merger-at-university-of-auckland-will-not-go-ahead/H5EY444RZ5BOJAADN73H3FOOMU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Siouxsie Wiles 'absolutely delighted' by Employment Court ruling](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563136/siouxsie-wiles-absolutely-delighted-by-employment-court-ruling?ref=goodoil.news) Amanda Gillies (RNZ): [The Detail: Science sector sounds alarm over funding shake-up](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/563225/science-sector-sounds-alarm-over-funding-shake-up?ref=goodoil.news) **HEALTH** Jessica Roden (1News): ['I did everything I could': Nelson Hospital boss responds to concerns](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/05/i-did-everything-i-could-nelson-hospital-boss-responds-to-concerns/?ref=goodoil.news) Maddy Croad (Press/Post):[‘Mislabelled’ and inaccurate nicotine levels found in NZ vape products](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360711378/mislabelled-and-inaccurate-nicotine-levels-found-nz-vape-products?ref=goodoil.news) Louis Collins (RNZ): [Health Committee hears submissions on Medicines Amendment Bill](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/563202/health-committee-hears-submissions-on-medicines-amendment-bill?ref=goodoil.news) Tim Scott (ODT): [Building ‘beyond economical repair’](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/building-%E2%80%98beyond-economical-repair%E2%80%99?ref=goodoil.news) Annemarie Quill (Stuff): [Dying teacher whose terminal cancer was missed in ‘battle of his life’ with ACC](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360711437/dying-teacher-whose-terminal-cancer-was-missed-battle-his-life-acc?ref=goodoil.news) Post: [Legal firsts in fluoride case](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360710744/legal-firsts-fluoride-case?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **TRANSPORT** Azaria Howell (Herald): [Government considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries; timeframe for new ships revealed](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/govt-considered-using-bluebridge-to-replace-ageing-interislander-ferries-timeframe-for-new-ships-revealed/CY6RTXLL2ZEPPM72R6MH7LKVFQ/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hanna McCallum (Post): [‘Somebody will get killed’: Road speed changes spark fears for safety](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360711344/somebody-will-get-killed-road-speed-changes-spark-fears-safety?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Robin Martin (RNZ): [Transport investigators want government to give Maritime NZ legal power to ban ships](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563244/transport-investigators-want-government-to-give-maritime-nz-legal-power-to-ban-ships?ref=goodoil.news) Robin Martin (RNZ): [New Plymouth council to undertake safety audit of new cycleway](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563230/new-plymouth-council-to-undertake-safety-audit-of-new-cycleway?ref=goodoil.news) **ECONOMY, BUDGET** Susan St John (Newsroom): [The young need state support just as much as the old](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/06/the-young-need-state-support-just-as-much-as-the-old/?ref=goodoil.news) Cameron Bagrie (BusinessDesk): [More means testing is inevitable unless we are prepared to pay more tax](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/more-means-testing-is-inevitable-unless-we-are-prepared-to-pay-more-tax?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Roger Partridge (Herald): [New Zealand’s real economic problem: Too little capital, not too much profit](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/new-zealands-real-economic-problem-too-little-capital-not-too-much-profit-roger-partridge/4ZAVB75ILFGHLEJSPSQ555QLCM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Andrea Black (Post): [Budget 2025’s scattergun ‘Investment Boost’ won’t fix low productivity](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360711355/budget-2025s-scattergun-investment-boost-wont-fix-low-productivity?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **WORKPLACE SAFETY** Natalie Akoorie (RNZ): [Disability advocates fear more harm from WorkSafe changes after four choking deaths last year](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563130/disability-advocates-fear-more-harm-from-worksafe-changes-after-four-choking-deaths-last-year?ref=goodoil.news) Brett Murray (Post): [WorkSafe reform was needed - but let’s get the delivery right](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360712078/worksafe-reform-was-needed-lets-get-delivery-right?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **BUSINESS** Alice Peacock (Spinoff): [Double cab ute tax break stopped in its tracks](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/govt-confirms-tax-reform-on-the-way-for-double-cab-ute-exemption/?ref=goodoil.news) NBR: [NZME reJoyce, RNZ dividends, Polk folklore, Metroglass on blast](https://www.nbr.co.nz/private-bin-2/grenon-on-tax-rnz-dividends-polk-folklore-metroglass-on-blast/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **MEDIA** Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [Lawyer’s restricted influence over media funding](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/lawyers-restricted-influence-over-media-funding/?ref=goodoil.news) The Centrist: [Why the panic over NZME’s ‘Grenonade’ but no one bats an eye over Stuff’s new foreign 50% stakeholder?](https://centrist.nz/why-the-panic-over-nzmes-grenonade-but-no-one-bats-an-eye-over-stuffs-new-foreign-50-stakeholder/?ref=goodoil.news) Shayne Currie (Herald): [Stuff removes fake video of ‘delivery driver’ eating food on doorstep; Major moves and departures in advertising industry; Radio Awards - Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big win](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-stuff-removes-fake-video-of-delivery-driver-eating-food-on-doorstep-major-moves-and-departures-in-advertising-industry-radio-awards-heather-du-plessis-allans-big-win/OEGCTX6TRJF4JNXANHXNZNYBPM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **RMA, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION** David Williams (Newsroom): [Kayak group’s pivot dilutes opposition to hydro scheme](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/05/kayak-groups-pivot-dilutes-opposition-to-hydro-scheme/?ref=goodoil.news) ODT Editorial: [Growth and the environment](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/growth-and-environment?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gregor Thompson (BusinessDesk): [Environmental Protection Authority applies to liquidate firm on Fast-track Approvals Act list](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/environmental-protection-authority-applies-to-liquidate-firm-on-fast-track-approvals-act-list?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Sarah Curtis (Herald): [Māori trust loses bid for lapse of Carrington Estate consents in Far North](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/maori-trust-loses-bid-for-lapse-of-carrington-estate-consents-in-far-north/62ZLQGA2GZCMXCKJIIHVOMYI2A/?ref=goodoil.news) **PRIMARY INDUSTRIES** Monique Steele (RNZ): [New Zealand exporters try to see forest for the trees with new EU import rules](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/563201/new-zealand-exporters-try-to-see-forest-for-the-trees-with-new-eu-import-rules?ref=goodoil.news) Richard Holloway (BusinessDesk): [Turf war: Sheep vs forestry](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/turf-war-sheep-vs-forestry?ref=goodoil.news) Owen Jennings (NZCPR): [Why the Indecent Haste Prime Minister?](https://www.nzcpr.com/why-the-indecent-haste-prime-minister/?ref=goodoil.news) **JUSTICE, CORRECTIONS** Carolyne Meng-Yee (Herald): [Judge Ema Aitken: Lawyers write letters of support to Attorney General](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/judge-ema-aitken-lawyers-write-letters-of-support-to-attorney-general/5AHUPOEHHZDXDJ2FHD5S5YFETY/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Hilary Calvert (ODT): [What is the future for the Waitangi Tribunal? 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