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Alleged Pyramid Scheme and Film Studios
The Commerce Commission confirmed it had opened initial enquiries into the operation.
The Cartels Are Here
That the cartels are the reason for the price drop is almost certainly the case.
Diving Into Obscurity: NZ’s Rock’n’Roll Explosion
When the Red Bands met the winklepickers.
New Zealand’s Broken Supply Chain
How geopolitical disruption 10,000 kilometres away determines whether New Zealand’s economy functions in May 2026.
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Quick Hit: Winston’s India FTA Play – The Masterclass in Wedge Politics
If the FTA fails, Winston owns the populist victory. If it passes with concessions, Winston owns the win. He can’t lose.
Good Oil General Debate
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Face of the Day
‘We didn’t need a state of emergency. When you make a call like that, it means you are under the pump. I think it takes away the importance of a state of emergency’ – Little
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… exoteric (adjective) - 1a: suitable to be imparted to the public b: belonging to the outer or less initiate circle 2: relating to the outside : external Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Exoteric derives from Latin exotericus, which is itself from Greek exōterikos, meaning "external," and