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# News Briefing: 8 July 2025
- URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-8-july-2025/
- Published: 2025-07-07T20:21:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-07T21:05:32.000Z
- Author: Guest Post
- Tags: NZ Politics, Politics

*Republished with Permission*  
  
Author: **Bryce Edwards**

**PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR**  
Peter Adams (Newsroom): [Alcohol lobbying is a wild west of influence](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/08/alcohol-lobbying-is-a-wild-west-of-influence/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Kate MacNamara (Herald): [Lease termination for unused Three Waters Auckland office costs taxpayers $2.2m](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/lease-termination-for-unused-three-waters-auckland-office-costs-taxpayers-22m/D5RW6XURZ5DG7IPJTH45SFXGJU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
NataliIS THATa Albert: [Winston Peters and the Myth of MMP’s Stability](https://nataliaalbert.substack.com/p/winston-peters-and-the-myth-of-mmps)  
Good Ideas: [Is the Taxpayers’ Union right about Whānau Ora transparency?](https://goodideasnz.substack.com/p/is-the-taxpayers-union-right-about) (paywalled)  
Anna Whyte (Post): [Large changes signalled for Ministry of Social Development](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360746009/large-changes-signalled-ministry-social-development?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Māni Dunlop (Te Ao Māori News): [Oriini Kaipara seeking Māori Party candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau Electorate](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/07/07/oriini-kaipara-seeking-maori-party-candidacy-for-tamaki-makaurau-electorate/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara puts name forward for Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566190/former-broadcaster-oriini-kaipara-puts-name-forward-for-te-pati-maori-s-tamaki-makaurau-candidate?ref=goodoil.news)  
Karanama Ruru (Stuff): [Oriini Kaipara first to join race to represent Te Pāti Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau by-election](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360749008/oriini-kaipara-first-join-race-represent-te-pati-maori-tamaki-makaurau-election?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**BANKS, MONEY LAUNDERING**  
Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Are NZ banks being taxed properly?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566215/are-nz-banks-being-taxed-properly?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Bank tax settings: David Seymour says banks are ‘fairly taxed’, expects Nicola Willis’ work will find same](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/bank-tax-settings-david-seymour-says-banks-are-fairly-taxed-expects-nicola-willis-work-will-find-same/E3YASEFTUFESRP3XXKJ6QEKDXU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Tom Pullar-Strecker and Rob Stock (Post): [Government plays down request for advice on tax banks pay](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360748904/government-plays-down-request-advice-tax-banks-pay?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Nicola Willis takes confidential advice on bank tax](https://www.interest.co.nz/banking/134095/big-banks-could-face-bigger-tax-bill-after-budget-2026-finance-minister-nicola?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Finance Minister Nicola Willis eyeing tax settings for banking sector ahead of potential election-year changes](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/finance-minister-nicola-willis-eyeing-tax-settings-for-banking-sector-ahead-of-potential-election-year-changes/J23P7MVLCFHGJJAXAOCJ6WLYWU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Kerre Woodham (Newstalk ZB): [Are the banks paying their fair share of tax?](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/kerre-woodham-are-the-banks-paying-their-fair-share-of-tax/?ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Changes to make it easier to open a bank account for kids](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/07/changes-to-make-it-easier-to-open-a-bank-account-for-kids/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Acting Prime Minister David Seymour on changes to anti-money laundering act](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566199/watch-acting-prime-minister-david-seymour-on-changes-to-anti-money-laundering-act?ref=goodoil.news)  
Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): [Critic says Government showing signs of ‘missing the point’ on AML/CFT reform](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/critic-says-government-showing-signs-of-missing-the-point-on-amlcft-reform?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Miriam Bell and Dita De Boni (Post): [‘Dirty money criminals’ no more - managing property through a trust gets easier](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360749385/dirty-money-criminals-no-more-managing-property-through-trust-gets-easier?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Matt Nippert (Herald): [New Zealand company linked to $113m UK tax money-laundering probe](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/new-zealand-company-linked-to-113m-uk-tax-money-laundering-probe/VCLC62PFU5AVJLLX2RQY7QA2HI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Lane Nichols (Herald): [Auckland man loses $11.5k in account transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to identify wrongful recipient](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-man-loses-115k-in-account-transfer-error-wages-five-year-legal-battle-to-identify-wrongful-recipient/6WYKYRNEPVFXHCPPI3IGUUVZR4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL**  
Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Regulatory Standards Bill: Opponents lash David Seymour’s legislation at select committee](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/regulatory-standards-bill-opponents-lash-david-seymours-legislation-at-select-committee/IP4EPLOHPRDRRJOIQOOZG627XI/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Opponents of Regulatory Standards Bill dominate first morning of hearings](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566185/watch-live-opponents-of-regulatory-standards-bill-dominate-first-morning-of-hearings?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): [Regulatory Standards Bill hearing, day one: Former PM says ‘no chance’ of bill working](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-07-2025/regulatory-standards-bill-hearing-day-one-former-pm-says-no-chance-of-bill-working?ref=goodoil.news)  
Māni Dunlop (Te Ao Māori News): [‘Throw it in the Bin’ Legal experts and iwi leaders reject Regulatory Standards Bill](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/07/07/throw-it-in-the-bin-legal-experts-and-iwi-leaders-reject-regulatory-standards-bill/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Regulatory Standards Bill: Unions, former MPs, lawyers and retired judge to submit](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566234/regulatory-standards-bill-unions-former-mps-lawyers-and-retired-judge-to-submit?ref=goodoil.news)  
Brent Edwards (NBR): [Regulatory Standards Bill called ‘fundamentally objectionable’](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/regulatory-standards-bill-called-fundamentally-objectionable/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER**  
Joel MacManus (Spinoff): [Windbag: Metro Water to the rescue](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-07-2025/windbag-metro-water-to-the-rescue?ref=goodoil.news)  
Simon Wilson (Herald): [Auckland Council reform: Council boss explains the new set-up](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-reform-council-boss-explains-the-new-set-up/PO5CZBLQ6ZEIZJGF3KWUM4YMSI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
RNZ: [Auckland Council reveals new proposal for Takapuna Golf Course](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566169/auckland-council-reveals-new-proposal-for-takapuna-golf-course?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jonathan Killick (Post): [Popular Auckland golf course to close as council ploughs ahead with wetland](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360748441/popular-auckland-golf-course-close-council-ploughs-ahead-wetland?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk): [Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger opposes selling any stake in Lyttelton Port Company](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/christchurch-mayor-phil-mauger-opposes-selling-any-stake-in-lyttelton-port-company?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Sinead Gill (Press): [Mistaken mayor backs central city shuttle study](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360749202/mistaken-mayor-backs-central-city-shuttle-study-again?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Matthew Martin (Waikato Times): [Cap Attack: Mayors reject controversial rates freeze idea](https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360748803/cap-attack-mayors-reject-controversial-rates-freeze-idea?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**MĀORI-CROWN RELATIONS, RESOURCE OWNERSHIP**  
1News: [Q+A: 'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/06/constitutional-adventurism-in-treaty-settlement-sovereignty-clause-minister/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Aaron Smale (Listener): [Shane Jones’s achievements don’t match his rhetoric](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/opinion/aaron-smale-shane-jones-achievements-dont-match-his-rhetoric/QSLEXBUP7BEGTFXUF2ZZGZ45KY/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Ben Thomas (Post): [Shane Jones’ drive-by on Ngāpuhi Treaty talks piles on the complexity](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360747279/shane-jones-drive-ngapuhi-treaty-talks-piles-complexity?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Hira Nathan (E-Tangata): [Back to the bad old days](https://e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/back-to-the-bad-old-days/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Anne Gibson (Herald): [Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal: Dominance over land, water around Westhaven Marina recognised](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/ngati-whatua-orakei-wins-environment-court-appeal-dominance-over-land-water-around-westhaven-marina-recognised/IZ2HLDOBHZBOFHT5G2XRGN2K64/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Andrew Gunn (Press/Post): [One man confronts the nightmares of Māori privilege](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360744754/one-man-confronts-nightmares-maori-privilege?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**MEDIA, OPEN LETTERS**  
Gavin Ellis: [Numbers, damned numbers…and the smell of gaslighting](https://knightlyviews.com/numbers-damned-numbers-and-the-smell-of-gaslighting/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Shayne Currie (Herald): [TVNZ launching independent review to check its news for balance and bias](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-tvnz-launching-independent-review-to-check-its-news-for-balance-and-bias/2VZFRBV5PNCUBHKAFMAY4RQVAA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Colin Peacock (RNZ): [Mediawatch: Awkward opinions test broadcasters' backbone](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/542423/mediawatch-awkward-opinions-test-broadcasters-backbone?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mark Jennings (Newsroom): [ThreeNews keeps on keeping on](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/08/threenews-keeps-on-keeping-on/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [A limit at last on how unreasonable public agencies can be with media](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/08/a-limit-at-last-on-how-unreasonable-public-agencies-can-be-with-media/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [TVNZ expects $49m ‘underlying loss’ next year after brief respite](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360749134/tvnz-expects-49m-underlying-loss-next-year-after-brief-respite?ref=goodoil.news)  
Denise McNabb (BusinessDesk): [TVNZ targets one million digital viewers logged in by 2030](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/tvnz-targets-one-million-digital-viewers-logged-in-by-2030?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Hayden Donnell (Spinoff): [An open letter to Jacinda Ardern on open letters to Jacinda Ardern](https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/08-07-2025/an-open-letter-to-jacinda-ardern-on-open-letters-to-jacinda-ardern?ref=goodoil.news)  
Ian Taylor (Newsroom): [Open letter to Steve Braunias](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/08/ian-taylors-open-letter-to-steve-braunias/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Keith Lynch (Stuff): [I thought I’d explain Stuff’s stance on Opinion pieces](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360745724/i-thought-id-explain-stuffs-stance-opinion-pieces?ref=goodoil.news)  
Stuff: [Stuff apologises to Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH) & Ben Youdan](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360740386/stuff-apologises-action-smokefree-2025-ash-ben-youdan?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**FAMILY BOOST SCHEME**  
Craig Renney: [FamilyBoost for some more than others](https://craigrenney.substack.com/p/familyboost-for-some-more-than-others)  
Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): [More money for childcare – but parents remain tied up in red tape](https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/08-07-2025/more-money-for-childcare-but-parents-remain-tied-up-in-red-tape?ref=goodoil.news)  
1News: [Boost to Govt's flagship childcare rebates after uptake issues](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/07/boost-to-govts-flagship-childcare-rebates-after-uptake-issues/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566156/familyboost-payment-increased-income-limit-raised?ref=goodoil.news)  
Julia Gabel (Herald): [FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/familyboost-government-tweaking-flagship-tax-policy-changes-to-impact-tens-of-thousands/25GYAVMEEBFH5OSEHR3ON2ENZQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Here’s how much you could get from the Government’s Family Boost change](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360748609/heres-how-much-you-could-get-governments-family-boost-change?ref=goodoil.news)  
Kelly Dennett (Post): [Nicola Willis announces FamilyBoost changes](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360748450/nicola-willis-announces-familyboost-changes?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**ECONOMY, COST OF LIVING**  
Vernon Small (Sunday Star Times): [Government has worsened cost of living for Kiwis, more than it’s reduced it](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360746499/government-has-worsened-cost-living-kiwis-more-its-reduced-it?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): [Hopium is not a strategy](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/hopium-is-not-a-strategy?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Households are holding back spending as wage growth slows, prices keep climbing, and net wealth stalls](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/134066/households-are-holding-back-spending-wage-growth-slows-prices-keep-climbing-and-net?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mandy Te (Interest): [Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit new monthly record high in May](https://www.interest.co.nz/personal-finance/134050/first-home-buyers-and-financial-hardship-early-kiwisaver-withdrawals-hit?ref=goodoil.news)  
David Hargreaves (Interest): [Official Cash Rate - time for a pause for thought?](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/133946/reserve-bank-will-likely-end-sequence-six-consecutive-cuts-official-cash-rate-coming?ref=goodoil.news)  
David Hargreaves (Interest): [Views diverge on what should happen with the Official Cash Rate in future](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/134093/majority-nziers-shadow-board-experts-recommend-keeping-official-cash-rate-unchanged?ref=goodoil.news)  
Gyles Beckford (RNZ): [Will there be another cut in the OCR this week?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/566202/will-there-be-another-cut-in-the-ocr-this-week?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**POLICE**  
Katie Ham (Post): [Fifteen police officers on suspension from duty on full pay](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360748688/fifteen-police-officers-suspension-duty-full-pay?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Sam Sherwood (RNZ): [Review after Jevon McSkimming case finds urgent need to change police internet rules](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566180/review-after-jevon-mcskimming-case-finds-urgent-need-to-change-police-internet-rules?ref=goodoil.news)  
Katie Ham (Stuff): [Damning report slams police tech oversight after deputy commissioner resignation](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360748701/damning-report-slams-police-tech-oversight-after-deputy-commissioner-resignation?ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald: [Police release IT rapid review after Jevon McSkimming ‘objectionable material’ allegations](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/police-release-results-of-rapid-review-into-it-systems-devices/PODMPMFLKBDHDEOSI52PP4MGUQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**LAW AND ORDER**  
Chris Trotter (Interest): [Maintaining discipline](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/134089/until-labour-greens-and-te-p%C4%81ti-m%C4%81ori-understand-battle-law-and-order-waged?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mike Yardley (Press): [Police must lean in to new retail crime penalties](https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360749195/police-must-lean-new-retail-crime-penalties?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mark Knoff-Thomas (Post): [Crackdown on retail crime is a welcome dose of reality](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360748610/crackdown-retail-crime-welcome-dose-reality?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [Detaining young shoplifters is a dangerous idea](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-detaining-young-shoplifters-is-a-dangerous-idea/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**COVID-19**  
Isaac Davison: [Covid-19 Inquiry: Families and businesses detail crippling losses, lost schooling and farewelling dying family](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/covid-19-inquiry-families-and-businesses-detail-crippling-losses-lost-schooling-and-farewelling-dying-family/UKQUVD7LPVHYJCUVDK54MIU6CQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lucy Xia (RNZ): [Covid-19 Inquiry: Business leaders detail struggle with vaccine mandates and finances](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/566219/covid-19-inquiry-business-leaders-detail-struggle-with-vaccine-mandates-and-finances?ref=goodoil.news)  
Ryan Bridge (Newstalk ZB): [Jacinda needs to face the Covid inquiry music](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-ryan-bridge-jacinda-needs-to-face-the-covid-inquiry-music/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION**  
Glenn Banks (The Conversation): [The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects](https://theconversation.com/the-hard-questions-nz-must-ask-about-the-claimed-economic-benefits-of-fast-track-mining-projects-259779?ref=goodoil.news)  
No Right Turn: [Another attack on the rule of law](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/07/another-attack-on-rule-of-law.html?ref=goodoil.news)  
Moana Ellis (Local Democracy Reporting): [Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club leader raises alarm over seabed mining project](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/566221/wanganui-manawatu-sea-fishing-club-leader-raises-alarm-over-seabed-mining-project?ref=goodoil.news)  
Daniel Perese (Te Ao Māori News): [Matariki mā Puanga: Looking Back at the Tarawera Sewerage Standoff](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/07/05/matariki-ma-puanga-looking-back-at-the-tarawera-sewerage-standoff/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, SPACE**  
Robert Patman (Spinoff): [Appeasing Trump in the Middle East is not cost-free for New Zealand](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/07-07-2025/appeasing-trump-in-the-middle-east-is-not-cost-free-for-new-zealand?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [China rejects 'false narratives' on Pacific military base claims](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566193/china-rejects-false-narratives-on-pacific-military-base-claims?ref=goodoil.news)  
Stewart Sowman-Lund (Post): [Revealed: Wayne Brown’s cheeky texts after Phil Goff sacking](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360748666/can-i-gave-his-job-wayne-browns-cheeky-texts-after-phil-goff-sacking?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Caleb Fotheringham (RNZ): [NZDF not considering recruiting personnel from Pacific nations](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566154/nzdf-not-considering-recruiting-personnel-from-pacific-nations?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [NZDF Hercules not needed to assist NZers stranded in Iran and Israel](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566201/nzdf-hercules-not-needed-to-assist-nzers-stranded-in-iran-and-israel?ref=goodoil.news)  
ODT Editorial: [NZ heads to infinity and beyond](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/nz-heads-infinity-and-beyond?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
RNZ: [Why NZ's first space unit was named after a WW2 squadron](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566161/why-nz-s-first-space-unit-was-named-after-a-ww2-squadron?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jonathan Killick (Sunday Star Times): [Should NZ have looked ‘under the hood’ of $29m satellite?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360745692/should-nz-have-looked-under-hood-29m-satellite?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**HEALTH**  
RNZ: [Health NZ board re-established by government](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566222/health-nz-board-re-established-by-government?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mary Argue and Bill Hickman (RNZ): [Staff beg Health NZ not to swap Wellington Hospital maternity, gynecology beds for ED patients](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566245/staff-beg-health-nz-not-to-swap-wellington-hospital-maternity-gynecology-beds-for-ed-patients?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Gynaecological cancer patients forced to travel from Wellington to Christchurch for surgery](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566229/gynaecological-cancer-patients-forced-to-travel-from-wellington-to-christchurch-for-surgery?ref=goodoil.news)  
Rafaella Melo (Hawkes Bay Today/Herald): [More than 900 Hawke’s Bay’s women waiting for specialist gynaecology care](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/more-than-900-hawkes-bays-women-waiting-for-gynaecology-care/UKUFDG2NA5BQHGJVJ273EMWDQQ/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Anna Whyte (Post): [Workers push back against maternity ward cut proposal](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360749467/workers-push-back-against-maternity-ward-cut-proposal?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mildred Armah (Stuff): [Marae visits highlight urgent need for dementia support in remote Māori communities](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360748765/marae-visits-highlight-urgent-need-dementia-support-remote-maori-communities?ref=goodoil.news)  
Tracy Neal (Herald): [Auckland man died after ambulance delay, coroner concerned by ‘serious, compounding mistakes’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland-man-died-after-ambulance-delay-coroner-concerned-by-serious-compounding-mistakes/XSPEMYGR3RADNPYACWQ5CPAXH4/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**EDUCATION**  
Cécile Meier (BusinessDesk): [Ministry, Compass scrub school lunch ‘greenwashing’ recycling claims](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/investigations/ministry-compass-scrub-school-lunch-greenwashing-recycling-claims?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Cate Macintosh (Press/Post): [‘Serious concerns’: Officials urged school lunch firms be dumped before $170m deal](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360748160/serious-concerns-officials-urged-school-lunch-firms-be-dumped-170m-deal?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
John Gerritsen (RNZ): [Free lunches feeding children in need, say ECEs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566158/free-lunches-feeding-children-in-need-say-eces?ref=goodoil.news)  
Cate Macintosh (Press/Post): [$8 million ECE food programme feeding 8000 kids](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360742795/food-programme-hit-young-learners?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**SUPERANNUATION, RETIREMENT**  
John Gascoigne (Herald): [How superannuation can remain affordable and sustainable](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/superannuation-will-remain-affordable-and-sustainable-john-gascoigne/XLLBO7M2PFDMTE2EI4THS5XOOU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Luke Malpass (Sunday Star Times): [The coming NZ Super crunch](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360736677/coming-nz-super-crunch?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Tracy Watkins (Post): [Will NZ sink under the weight of pension costs?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360746532/will-nz-sink-under-weight-pension-costs?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): [Your retirement savings are in your own hands](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-your-retirement-savings-are-in-your-own-hands/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Julie Jacobson (Post): [Unable to move on from retirement village, couple front foots $195k care bill](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360742558/unable-move-retirement-village-couple-front-foots-195k-care-bill?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Maddy Croad (Press/Post): [The ‘permanents’: Meet the pensioners retiring in holiday parks](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360741075/permanents-meet-pensioners-retiring-holiday-parks?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**BUSINESS**  
Tom Pullar-Strecker (Sunday Star Times): [It may be time to consider ‘unbundling’ some supermarket shelves](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360743600/it-may-be-time-consider-unbundling-some-supermarket-shelves?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath (NBR): [This is why nobody trusts supermarkets](https://www.nbr.co.nz/last-word/this-is-why-nobody-trusts-supermarkets/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Kate Harvey (Consumer NZ): [Is unit pricing helping us save?](https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/is-unit-pricing-helping-us-save?ref=goodoil.news)  
Nona Pelletier (RNZ): [Businesses warned as IRD cracks down](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/566181/businesses-warned-as-ird-cracks-down?ref=goodoil.news)  
Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): [On the Money: Peter Beck, Wayne Brown, Fonterra smoke signals, Rakon, Fletcher Building and more](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/on-the-money/on-the-money-peter-beck-wayne-brown-fonterra-smoke-signals-rakon-fletcher-building-and-more?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)

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