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# News Briefing: 9 May 2025
- URL: https://goodoil.news/news-briefing-9-may-2025/
- Published: 2025-05-08T21:00:14.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-08T21:41:04.000Z
- Author: Guest Post
- Tags: NZ Politics, Politics

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

**LOBBYING AND INFLUENCE**  
Guyon Espiner (RNZ): [Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560404/alcohol-lobbyists-given-input-on-health-policies-documents-reveal?ref=goodoil.news)  
Danica Ludlow (Health Coalition Aotearoa): [Evidence of lobbying of NZ Government officials by the alcohol industry](https://www.healthcoalition.org.nz/evidence-of-lobbying-of-nz-government-officials-by-the-alcohol-industry/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Labour proposes law to restrict big tobacco lobbyists influence on government](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560365/labour-proposes-law-to-restrict-big-tobacco-lobbyists-influence-on-government?ref=goodoil.news)  
John Lewis (ODT): [Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/tobacco-transparency-bill-%E2%80%98will-benefit-all%E2%80%99?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Fox Meyer (Newsroom): [Dairy dominates science panel as Govt milks research for profit](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/08/dairy-dominates-science-panel-as-govt-milks-research-for-profit/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**PAY EQUITY, EMPLOYMENT**  
Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [When the Government started work to limit pay equity claims, and why the public wasn’t informed earlier](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360682026/when-government-started-work-limit-pay-equity-claims-and-why-public-wasnt-informed?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jo Moir (RNZ): [National briefed its MPs two days prior to pay equity overhaul announcement](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560368/national-briefed-its-mps-two-days-prior-to-pay-equity-overhaul-announcement?ref=goodoil.news)  
Laura Walters (Newsroom): [Unions fear pay equity regime could lock out tens of billions of future claims](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/08/unions-fear-pay-equity-regime-could-lock-out-all-future-claims/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Katherine Ravenswood (Spinoff): [The ‘muddy waters’ of pay equity](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-05-2025/the-muddy-waters-of-pay-equity?ref=goodoil.news)  
Anne Salmond (Newsroom):[She won’t be right, mate](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/anne-salmond-she-wont-be-right-mate/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Tracy Martin (Post): [Aged care sector: Why did we spend tens of thousands on deceptive pay equity processes?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360682691/aged-care-sector-why-did-we-spend-tens-thousands-deceptive-pay-equity-processes?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Audrey Young (Herald): [Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/robbing-paula-to-pay-paul-pay-equity-ambush-will-come-back-to-bite-national-audrey-young/FVNUNPWPORBT7K76K53SS4OJGA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Ani O’Brien: [Amending the Equal Pay Act: anti-woman attack or sensible course correction?](https://aniobrien.substack.com/p/amending-the-equal-pay-act-anti-woman)  
Adam Pearse (Herald): [Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/act-minister-national-mps-to-face-protests-over-pay-equity-changes/6ZSKMTKKZJDFNKAXE3GXWVR2CM/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Kelly Dennett (Post): [Social worker vs air traffic controller: meet the pay equity matrix](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360682945/social-worker-vs-air-traffic-controller-meet-pay-equity-matrix?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Phil Smith (RNZ): [The House: Pay equity amendment puzzles](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehouse/560366/pay-equity-amendment-puzzles?ref=goodoil.news)  
No Right Turn: [A calculated policy of deceit](http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-calculated-policy-of-deceit.html?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Opposition ramps up to government's pay equity move](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560417/opposition-ramps-up-to-government-s-pay-equity-move?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Pay equity-affected support worker challenges van Velden to do her job for one week](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560370/pay-equity-affected-support-worker-challenges-van-velden-to-do-her-job-for-one-week?ref=goodoil.news)  
Emily Ireland (Local Democracy Reporting): [Councillor challenges Govt to call snap election over pay equity changes](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360682135/councillor-challenges-govt-call-snap-election-over-pay-equity-changes?ref=goodoil.news)  
Adam Pearse (Herald): [ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/acc-backtracks-on-maoripasifika-targets-after-act-and-national-stoush/URR67ZL5EZAK7CDEDPROEWQRHM/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [ACC backs down over Māori, Pasifika injury targets after ACT pressure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560339/acc-backs-down-over-maori-pasifika-injury-targets-after-act-pressure?ref=goodoil.news)  
'Alakihihifo Vailala (PMN): [Pacific unemployment surges to nearly double national rate - report](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/560314/pacific-unemployment-surges-to-nearly-double-national-rate-report?ref=goodoil.news)  
David Long (Stuff): [Auckland’s job seekers struggle with country’s worst unemployment rate](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360682936/aucklands-job-seekers-struggle-countrys-worst-unemployment-rate?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**BUDGET**  
Matthew Hooton (Herald): [Bold policy moves urgently needed for NZ’s future](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/why-bold-policy-moves-are-urgently-needed-for-nzs-future-matthew-hooton/UQUC4P27XRAZDOFIMXJ64A2PRI/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Jonathan Milne (Newsroom): [Willis caught between the devil and her deep red sea of debt](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/08/willis-caught-between-the-devil-and-her-deep-red-sea-of-debt/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Stewart Sowman-Lund (Post): [Frontline spending a ‘priority’ for Budget 2025](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360682097/live-pm-luxon-makes-pre-budget-speech?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Sam Smith (Stuff): [NZ ‘has been living beyond its means’, Luxon says in pre-Budget speech](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360682318/nz-has-been-living-beyond-its-means-luxon-says-pre-budget-speech?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jo Moir (RNZ): [Christopher Luxon announces boost to capital spend in pre-Budget speech](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560342/christopher-luxon-announces-boost-to-capital-spend-in-pre-budget-speech?ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald: [Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers pre-Budget speech amid scrutiny on pay equity changes](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-speak-as-pay-equity-fight-threatens-to-derail-budget/GMCGU75CTRD63DFZNR3SMCY5L4/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Luxon lifts capital allowance by $400 million](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/133199/government-will-spend-extra-400-million-capital-projects-and-continue-business?ref=goodoil.news)  
Simon Shepherd (NBR): [Luxon: Government boosts capital spend, keeps R&D tax credit](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/luxonpre-budgetspeech/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Brent Edwards (NBR): [Government finances in better shape than forecast in December](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/government-finances-in-better-shape-than-forecast-in-december/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Natalia Albert: [Fiscal Policy in New Zealand: Austerity or Expansionary Policies are Better?](https://fairpolicycommentary.substack.com/p/fiscal-policy-in-new-zealand-austerity)  
  
**PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR**  
Liam Hehir (The Blue Review): [Enough of the Games, Enough of the Indulgence](https://thebluereview.substack.com/p/enough-of-the-games-enough-of-the) (paywalled)  
RNZ: [Regulatory Standards Bill : Claimant group wants urgent hearing before bill is taken to Cabinet](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/560407/regulatory-standards-bill-claimant-group-wants-urgent-hearing-before-bill-is-taken-to-cabinet?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jamie Ensor (Herald): [National leads Labour in latest poll - but Chris Hipkins’ party gets big boost](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/national-leads-labour-in-latest-poll-but-chris-hipkins-party-gets-big-boost/3JS7ZUNOMFD5LODCSQF2QWSCXU/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Coalition holds power, Labour regains support in Taxpayers Union Curia poll](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560367/coalition-holds-power-labour-regains-support-in-taxpayers-union-curia-poll?ref=goodoil.news)  
Sam Smith (Stuff): [Coalition Government’s support remains steady in latest poll](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360682570/coalition-governments-support-remains-steady-latest-poll?ref=goodoil.news)  
David Farrar: [Party Donations in 2024](https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2025/05/party%5Fdonations%5Fin%5F2024.html?ref=goodoil.news)  
Kamahl Santamaria: [But her Gmails!](https://kamahlsantamaria.substack.com/p/but-her-gmails)  
Mike Smith (The Standard): [Vale David Parker MP](https://thestandard.org.nz/vale-david-parker-mp/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Peter Dunne: [A Government Backbencher's Lot Not Always A Happy One](https://honpfd.blogspot.com/2025/05/being-backbench-government-member-of.html?ref=goodoil.news)  
Rebecca Bell: [This is an anti-Māori, anti-worker, and now anti-women government](https://drbex.substack.com/p/this-is-an-anti-maori-anti-worker)  
Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): [Echo Chamber: Winston Peters still wants to know what a woman is](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-05-2025/echo-chamber-winston-peters-still-wants-to-know-what-a-woman-is?ref=goodoil.news)  
Anna Whyte (Post): [Objections to proposed electoral boundaries released](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360682332/objections-proposed-electoral-boundaries-released?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Justin Wong (Post): [Objections flood in for proposed Wellington and Wairarapa electoral boundaries](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360682564/objections-proposed-electoral-boundaries-released?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Justin Wong (Post): [Porirua council leads objections to local electorate boundary changes](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360682121/porirua-council-leads-objections-local-electorate-boundary-changes?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**BANKS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE**  
RNZ: [Reserve Bank governor 'can't recall' all details from Willis meeting before Orr departure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/560359/reserve-bank-governor-can-t-recall-all-details-from-willis-meeting-before-orr-departure?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jonathan Mitchell (NBR): [‘Can’t recall’: RBNZ quizzed about Willis-Orr Feb. meeting](https://www.nbr.co.nz/economics/cant-recall-rbnz-quizzed-about-willis-orr-feb-meeting/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Robert MacCulloch: [Incriminating evidence now points to Finance Minister Willis forcing out Governor Orr to take over the Reserve Bank of NZ on behalf of the Big Banks](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/incriminating-evidence-now-points-to-finance-minister-willis-forcing-out-governor-orr-to-take-over-t?ref=goodoil.news)  
Neil Sands (Law News): [Industry balks at moves to impose levy on AML/CFT compliance](https://lawnews.nz/criminal/industry-balks-at-moves-to-impose-levy-on-aml-cft-compliance/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jamie Gray (Herald): [NZ banks face $9.2b Reserve Bank repayment as Covid-era loans due](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/banking-finance/nz-banks-face-92b-reserve-bank-repayment-as-covid-era-loans-due/XAXBSNFMJ5BVDK3VNECL5SQQVE/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Martien Lubberink: [Capital Progress and Prudence: Where Are New Zealand’s Banks Heading?](https://capitalissues.co/2025/05/07/capital-progress-and-prudence-where-are-new-zealands-banks-heading/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Gyles Beckford (RNZ): [ANZ bank posts 23% first-half profit lift](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/560321/anz-bank-posts-23-percent-first-half-profit-lift?ref=goodoil.news)  
Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [ANZ half-year profit surges on non-cash gains](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/finance/anz-half-year-profit-surges-on-non-cash-gains?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Jamie Gray (Herald): [ANZ New Zealand result: ‘A sign of the times’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/anz-new-zealand-result-first-half-profit-edges-up-to-116-billion/TTIFMRGTCJES3BV3KUFRF66HUM/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Gareth Vaughan (Interest): [Hedging gains boost ANZ NZ interim profit as CEO sights green shoots](https://www.interest.co.nz/banking/133176/anz-nz-posts-23-jump-half-year-profit?ref=goodoil.news)  
Rob Stock (Post): [ANZ says 21% after-tax profit rise due to forex, interest rate risk management](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360679084/anz-says-21-after-tax-profit-rise-due-forex-interest-rate-risk-management?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jonathan Mitchell (NBR): [’Steady as she goes’: ANZ first half net profit up](https://www.nbr.co.nz/investment/steady-as-she-goes-anz-first-half-net-profit-up/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Nick Houldsworth (Interest): [Banks could nobble open banking competition with API fees](https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/133159/api-fees-are-tariff-open-banking-competition-prosaics-nick-houldsworth-says?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**ABUSE IN CARE**  
Tim Brown (RNZ): [Announcement on long-awaited abuse in care compensation scheme imminent, RNZ understands](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560408/announcement-on-long-awaited-abuse-in-care-compensation-scheme-imminent-rnz-understands?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jimmy Ellingham (RNZ): [The price of a ruined life](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/560397/the-price-of-a-ruined-life?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**SOCIAL MEDIA BAN**  
David Harvey: [Social Media Age-Restricted Users Bill](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/social-media-age-restricted-users)  
ODT Editorial: [Safety, rights and practicalities](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/safety-rights-and-practicalities?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Brodie Stone (Northern Advocate): [Proposed social media ban for under-16s gains support in Northland](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/proposed-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-gains-support-in-northland/SMUWJ4OADJHWNJJPADRO5MY4EE/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mark John (ODT): [Principals support social media ban](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/principals-support-social-media-ban?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**MEDIA**  
Shayne Currie (Herald): [NZME board battle – shareholder Osmium Partners withdraws its two nominees in further sign that compromise may be imminent](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-nzme-board-battle-shareholder-osmium-partners-withdraws-its-two-nominees-in-further-sign-that-compromise-may-be-imminent/OWZJBIB2IVFA3PIDPO54S5GU3Q/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Jenny Ruth: [Can NZME chair Barbara Chapman continue to call the shots?](https://justthebusinessjennyruth.substack.com/p/can-nzme-chair-barbara-chapman-continue) (paywalled)  
Shayne Currie (Herald): [TVNZ’s noise and interview rules as RNZ prepares to move in; Kiwi ad agencies take aim at global merger; Untimely deaths of three respected NZ editors](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-revealed-tvnzs-noise-and-interview-rules-as-rnz-prepares-to-move-in-kiwi-ad-agencies-take-aim-at-global-merger-untimely-deaths-of-three-respected-nz-editors/QVFGSZ563RERREAHTYT7EF3KJU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER**  
Bernard Orsman (Herald): [Auckland Watercare engineer pleads guilty to $1m fraud, faces up to seven years in prison](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-watercare-engineer-pleads-guilty-to-1m-fraud-faces-up-to-seven-years-in-prison/GZEVWIUPOJBJ7IY2JURUUUMCDU/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Moana Ellis (Local Democracy Reporting): [Who are the chosen 40? Whanganui council shields citizens’ assembly](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/who-are-the-chosen-40-whanganui-council-shields-citizens-assembly/QKQ5Y3PYZREJHOX5GVHYE4F7HY/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Jonathan Leask (Local Democracy Reporting): [Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/560369/selwyn-mayor-announced-state-of-emergency-from-wellington?ref=goodoil.news)  
Maioha Panapa (Te Ao Māori News): [Aucklanders sceptical of further cultural investment – landmark survey](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/05/08/aucklanders-sceptical-of-further-cultural-investment-landmark-survey/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Herald Editorial: [Getting the City Rail Link approved may be John Key’s lasting Auckland legacy](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/getting-the-city-rail-link-approved-may-be-john-keys-lasting-auckland-legacy-editorial/PORXSBKT6BG2ZAWDBJHSLNWL5A/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mary Afemata (Local Democracy Reporting): [Manurewa’s first Pan-Pacific Strategy takes final step](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/560377/manurewa-s-first-pan-pacific-strategy-takes-final-step?ref=goodoil.news)  
Lois Williams (Local Democracy Reporting): [Iwi defends role in West Coast consent process](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/05/08/iwi-defends-role-in-west-coast-consent-process/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Zita Campbell (Local Democracy Reporting): [Gisborne votes to lift CBD alcohol restrictions, sparks debate](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/gisborne-votes-to-lift-cbd-alcohol-restrictions-sparks-debate/3UEXKMWDHZH67LOSSOJCM7QGMQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Ruby Shaw (ODT): [DCC negligent: flood action group](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc-negligent-flood-action-group?ref=goodoil.news)  
Alisha Evans (Local Democracy Reporting): [Inside new office building Tauranga City Council is paying $91.9m to lease](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/inside-new-office-building-tauranga-city-council-is-paying-919m-to-lease/OJJURGLH5BA4XPV464KIKGAZPQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Laura Smith (Local Democracy Reporting): [Tarawera sewerage scheme: Rotorua council seeks $3.5m more from regional council](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tarawera-sewerage-scheme-rotorua-council-seeks-35m-more-from-regional-council/P7CQU5CXNBHZTE5YBJ3CCE22RY/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Grant Miller (ODT): ['Absolutely disgusting': Claim Dunedin beach at risk from landfill](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/absolutely-disgusting-claim-dunedin-beach-risk-landfill?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Grant Miller (ODT): [‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/%E2%80%98i-don%E2%80%99t-appreciate-councillors-laughing-me%E2%80%99?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Gerrard Eckhoff (ODT): [Questions of independence arise if care not taken to ensure impartiality](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/questions-independence-arise-if-care-not-taken-ensure-impartiality?ref=goodoil.news)  
Selva Selvarajah (ODT: [Solutions for Q’town waste water woes](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/solutions-q%E2%80%99town-waste-water-woes?ref=goodoil.news)  
Te Kara Paora (Te Ao Māori News): [Hemi Rolleston sworn in as Tauranga Māori ward councillor](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/05/09/hemi-rolleston-sworn-in-as-tauranga-maori-ward-councillor/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Matthew Rosenberg (Local Democracy Reporting): [‘Hop off your grandstand’: Emotions run high at council meeting](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/05/08/hop-off-your-grandstand-emotions-run-high-at-council-meeting/?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Government to help pay for popular Lower Hutt footbridge replacement](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560328/government-to-help-pay-for-popular-lower-hutt-footbridge-replacement?ref=goodoil.news)  
Justin Wong (Post): [Government to cover half the cost of new rail bridge walkway](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360681673/government-cover-half-cost-new-rail-bridge-walkway?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Emily Ireland (Local Democracy Reporting): [South Wairarapa council puts its faith in Wai+T water model](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360682059/south-wairarapa-council-puts-its-faith-wait-water-model?ref=goodoil.news)  
Harriet Laughton (Post): [Wellington council backs change to public holiday alcohol rules](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360681848/wellington-council-backs-change-public-holiday-alcohol-rules?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION**  
Andrew Bevin (Newsroom): [Locals oppose Northland exploratory mining permit](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/07/locals-oppose-northland-exploratory-mining-permit/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Mike Joy (Newsroom): [Our plan for the planet can’t be the lesser of two evils](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/our-plan-for-the-planet-cant-be-the-lesser-of-two-evils/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Susan Botting (Local Democracy Reporting): [NZ faces $9.4b hit from invasive caulerpa, analysis shows](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560306/nz-faces-9-point-4b-hit-from-invasive-caulerpa-analysis-shows?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**TRANSPORT**  
Nick James (RNZ): [Kiwirail reveals $500 million spent on axed Cook Strait ferry project](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560273/kiwirail-reveals-500-million-spent-on-axed-cook-strait-ferry-project?ref=goodoil.news)  
Thomas Manch (Post): [Seymour says market study not needed amid costly Air NZ fares](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360682769/seymour-says-market-study-not-needed-amid-costly-air-nz-fares?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Jared McCulloch (1News): [Commerce Commission declines to intervene as regional flight costs soar](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/05/08/commerce-commission-declines-to-intervene-as-regional-flight-costs-soar/?ref=goodoil.news)  
John Weekes (Herald): [Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says new airline welcome to try its luck, but would likely be broke in two years](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/air-new-zealand-ceo-greg-foran-says-new-airline-welcome-to-try-its-luck-but-would-likely-be-broke-in-two-years/VX2KTLMSOBDRRJN5GJLCII72LE/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Diane McCarthy (Local Democracy Reporting): [‘We are not an airline’ - Whakatāne mayor says as airport fees waived](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560381/we-are-not-an-airline-whakatane-mayor-says-as-airport-fees-waived?ref=goodoil.news)  
Justin Hu (1News): [Speeding fines of $50,000 to be paid back after camera error](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/05/09/speeding-fines-of-50000-to-be-paid-back-after-camera-error/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Shilpy Arora Gaikwad (Stuff): [Row over cycleways in affluent Christchurch suburb](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360681913/decision-ditch-cycle-lanes-plan-win-class-system-affluent-christchurch-suburb?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**JUSTICE, POLICE, CRIME**  
Cushla Norman (1News): ['Privileged people don't tend to get wrongfully convicted' – Tim McKinnel](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/05/09/privileged-people-dont-tend-to-get-wrongfully-convicted-tim-mckinnel/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Alexandra Allen-Franks (The Conversation): [The traffic stop, the unlawful police photo, and the man who walked free](https://theconversation.com/inadmissible-evidence-why-a-routine-traffic-stop-and-police-photo-went-all-the-way-to-the-supreme-court-256203?ref=goodoil.news)  
Bill Hickman (RNZ): [Police need greater financial powers to fight organised crime - Ministerial Advisory Group](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560281/police-need-greater-financial-powers-to-fight-organised-crime-ministerial-advisory-group?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Police to hold training courses at Massey University after signing long-term lease](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560357/police-to-hold-training-courses-at-massey-university-after-signing-long-term-lease?ref=goodoil.news)  
Kaya Selby (RNZ): [NZ Police chief pledges ongoing support for Fiji and Samoa](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/560331/nz-police-chief-pledges-ongoing-support-for-fiji-and-samoa?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Two new abuse complaints against religious sect, the Two by Twos](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560313/two-new-abuse-complaints-against-religious-sect-the-two-by-twos?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**EDUCATION**  
Cate Macintosh (Press/Post): [David Seymour on school lunch inquiry: ‘I’d be happy to organise some taste tests’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360676916/primary-schools-anxious-about-move-3-lunches-welcome-inquiry?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Mark John (ODT): [Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/lack-consultation-over-kahui-ako-upsets-principals?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Jaime Cunningham (Herald): [Tertiary staff cuts strain universities as student ratios rise](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/tertiary-staff-cuts-strain-universities-as-student-ratios-rise/Q4NKA3AMSVCR7HZA2VOQTJHELA/?ref=goodoil.news)  
Matthew Littlewood (ODT): [University arts fellowships on ‘hold’](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/university-arts-fellowships-%E2%80%98hold%E2%80%99?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
Catherine McGregor (Spinoff):[Bulletin: Why AI is forcing universities to rethink the way they run exams](https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/09-05-2025/why-ai-is-forcing-universities-to-rethink-the-way-they-run-exams?ref=goodoil.news)  
Greg Wallace (Post): [Our apprentices deserve better: NZ trade training facilities are not up to scratch](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360681721/our-apprentices-deserve-better-nz-trade-training-facilities-are-not-scratch?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)  
  
**FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE, DEFENCE**  
RNZ: [Luxon calls on India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions as death toll rises](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/560358/luxon-calls-on-india-pakistan-to-de-escalate-tensions-as-death-toll-rises?ref=goodoil.news)  
Gordon Campbell (Scoop): [On Surviving Trump’s Trip To La La Land](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2505/S00011/on-surviving-trumps-trip-to-la-la-land.htm?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**OTHER**  
Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk): [First fast-track panels established three months after applications opened](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/first-fast-track-panels-established-three-months-after-applications-opened?ref=goodoil.news)  
RNZ: [Medical Council fears political interference over doctor shortage](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560329/medical-council-fears-political-interference-over-doctor-shortage?ref=goodoil.news)  
Caroline Williams (Stuff): [Air horn used to stop fights at Kāinga Ora housing complex](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360682299/air-horn-used-stop-fights-kainga-ora-housing-complex?ref=goodoil.news)  
Samantha Gee (RNZ): [DOC says permanent Pike River site memorial in works as feature film to premier](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560380/doc-says-permanent-pike-river-site-memorial-in-works-as-feature-film-to-premier?ref=goodoil.news)  
Caron Copek (Stuff): [Pike River film to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Festival](https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360682072/pike-river-film-receive-world-premiere-sydney-film-festival?ref=goodoil.news)  
Phil Pennington (RNZ): [NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spend per capita](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560396/nz-lagging-behind-most-comparable-countries-on-space-spend-per-capita?ref=goodoil.news)  
Alka Prasad (Post): [Callaghan Innovation cuts: 15 roles likely to be axed after Budget day](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360682421/callaghan-innovation-cuts-15-roles-likely-be-axed-after-budget-day?ref=goodoil.news)  
Liam Rātana (Spinoff): [Who really owns the maunga? The unfinished business of Mount Ruapehu](https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/09-05-2025/who-really-owns-the-maunga-the-unfinished-business-of-mount-ruapehu?ref=goodoil.news)  
David Harvey: [Compelled Observance: Karakia in the Public Space](https://djhdcj.substack.com/p/compelled-observance)  
Brent Melville (NBR): [Govt hits ’snooze’ button on bed taxes](https://www.nbr.co.nz/tourism/govt-hits-snooze-button-on-bed-taxes/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled)

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