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# NZ Politics Daily: 11 September 2024
- URL: https://goodoil.news/nz-politics-daily-11-september-2024/
- Published: 2024-09-10T20:21:44.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-10T21:14:16.000Z
- Author: Guest Post
- Tags: NZ Politics, Politics

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

**PUBLIC SERVICE** 
**Glenn McConnell (Stuff):** [**This Twitter account is a ‘national security’ issue**](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350408486/twitter-account-national-security-issue?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Richard Harman (Politik):** [**Inside the public service**](https://www.politik.co.nz/whats-really-happening-in-the-public-service/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Brent Edwards (NBR):** [**The case for making structural change to the Public Service**](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/the-case-for-making-structural-change-to-the-public-service/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Tony Burton (NZ Initiative):** [**Demystifying the State**](https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/reports-and-media/reports/demystifying-the-state/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Jem Traylen (BusinessDesk):** [**Business of Government: killing the fiscal goose, merger possibilities, and more**](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/business-of-government-killing-the-fiscal-goose-merger-possibilities-and-more?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Ryan Bridge (Newstalk ZB):** [**You should be concerned about the IRD giving social media companies our data**](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-you-should-be-concerned-about-the-ird-giving-social-media-companies-our-data/?ref=goodoil.news)  
  
**TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE** 
**Joel MacManus (Spinoff):** [**The mystery of the killer bike lane**](https://thespinoff.co.nz/wellington/10-09-2024/the-mystery-of-the-killer-bike-lane?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Ethan Manera (Herald):** [**Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau considering business relief package ahead of Golden Mile construction**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/wellington-mayor-tory-whanau-considering-business-relief-package-ahead-of-golden-mile-construction/4U3TAO67SZEZLOWXWO3FS2LMCA/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Sam Crawley and Matthew Gibbons (The Conversation):** [**Are New Zealanders ‘sick and tired’ of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey**](https://theconversation.com/are-new-zealanders-sick-and-tired-of-spending-on-cycleways-not-according-to-this-survey-238322?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Oliver Lewis (BusinessDesk):** [**Infrastructure Commission raises ‘process’ concerns over Northland expressway**](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/infrastructure-commission-raises-process-concerns-over-northland-expressway?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Alecia Rousseau (Manawatů Standard):** [**Woodville residents organise 'coordinated opposition' to tolls**](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350408887/woodville-residents-organise-coordinated-opposition-tolls?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Ryan Bridge (Herald):** [**Infrastructure projects: Can political parties ever agree - or do we need a dictatorship?**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/infrastructure-projects-can-political-parties-ever-agree-or-do-we-need-a-dictatorship-ryan-bridge/WX3MKQ4P6BFFFAWUXIULF23ZXY/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Robert MacCulloch:** [**Why haven't most of Labour's Covid "Fast Track Consenting" 2020 Act projects not even been started by 2024? If that's fast, what's slow?**](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/why-haven-t-most-of-labour-s-covid-fast-track-consenting-2020-act-projects-not-even-been-started-b?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Tom Hunt (Post):** [**Tunnel under Wellington remains on the cards**](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350410073/tunnel-under-wellington-remains-cards?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Nick James (RNZ):** [**Wellington public transport: $134m shortfall in funding - councillor**](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/527603/wellington-public-transport-134m-shortfall-in-funding-councillor?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Hanna McCallum (Post):** [**‘Unpopular’ transport cuts forecast for Wellington region**](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350410404/unpopular-transport-cuts-forecast-wellington-region?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Julie Jacobson (Post):** [**$68,000 bill for planter boxes but locals want school speed bump**](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350407930/68000-bill-planter-boxes-locals-want-school-speed-bump?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Grant Miller (ODT):** [**New speed limits may be costly: council**](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/new-speed-limits-may-be-costly-council?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
  
**CROWN-MĀORI RELATIONS** 
**Claire Trevett (Herald):** [**Treaty Principles Bill: Trade-offs as Act leader David Seymour and PM Christopher Luxon wrestle over Treaty bill timing**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/treaty-principles-bill-trade-offs-as-act-leader-david-seymour-and-pm-christopher-luxon-wrestle-over-treaty-bill-timing/EGXLKBTAE5FCRFSCB7ZRUGKA3I/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB):** [**Does Luxon regret this part of the coalition agreement?**](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-does-luxon-regret-this-part-of-the-coalition-agreement/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Greg Presland (The Standard):** [**Towards the abyss**](https://thestandard.org.nz/towards-the-abyss/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Justin Duckworth (Post):** [**A bishop explains how support for the Treaty aligns with Christian unity**](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350410294/bishop-explains-how-support-treaty-aligns-christian-unity?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Isaac Gunson (Whakaata Māori):** [**‘Erasure agenda’ - global indigenous leaders slam NZ government’s treatment of Māori**](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/09/10/erasure-agenda-global-indigenous-leaders-slam-nz-governments-treatment-of-maori/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**1News:** [**Treaty Principles Bill: Specific mention of iwi, hapū – Seymour**](https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/09/10/treaty-principles-bill-specific-mention-of-iwi-hapu-seymour/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Jo Moir (RNZ):** [**Treaty Principles Bill: Shane Reti urges people to 'bring respect to this debate'**](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/527582/treaty-principles-bill-shane-reti-urges-people-to-bring-respect-to-this-debate?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Julia Gabel (Herald):** [**Act’s David Seymour gives indication of Treaty Principles Bill timeline, says Select Committee will run for six months**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/acts-david-seymour-gives-indication-of-treaty-principles-bill-timeline-says-select-committee-will-run-for-six-monthss/AB7II3XBWRAADIHOPF52JKRYSQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Lillian Hanly (RNZ):** [**Treaty Principles Bill to go through six-month select committee process**](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/527629/treaty-principles-bill-to-go-through-six-month-select-committee-process?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Julia Gabel (Herald):** [**Treaty Principles Bill ‘damaging’ Government-Māori relationship, says Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/treaty-principles-bill-damaging-government-maori-relationship-says-labour-mp-cushla-tangaere-manuel/N7H5Y7OQ6JDZBJPOFRNMDSUFXQ/?ref=goodoil.news)  
**Te Aniwaniwa Paterson (Te Ao Māori News):** [**Treaty principles bill a Trojan horse for hate, ActionStation director says**](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/09/10/treaty-principles-bill-a-trojan-horse-for-hate-actionstation-director-says/?ref=goodoil.news)  
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**Azaria Howell (Herald):** [**Cost to hold 2025 Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils**](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/cost-to-hold-2025-maori-ward-referendums-revealed-for-12-councils/HIC6YGZ77REP5MZUTVGAEXNCGE/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** 
**Peter de Graaf (RNZ):** [**Northland council's decision to abolish Māori ward goes to High Court**](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/527622/northland-council-s-decision-to-abolish-maori-ward-goes-to-high-court?ref=goodoil.news)  
**The Hui:** [**Councillor emotional as previously ‘allergic’ community shows support**](https://www.stuff.co.nz/te-ao-maori/350410297/hui-councillor-emotional-previously-allergic-community-shows-support?ref=goodoil.news)

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