> ## 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. # NZ Politics Daily: 24 January 2025 - URL: https://goodoil.news/nz-politics-daily-24-january-2025/ - Published: 2025-01-23T19:21:12.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-23T20:54:07.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **LUXON STATE OF THE NATION SPEECH, ECONOMY** Toby Manhire (Spinoff): [Luxon launches year of growth with a war on nojo](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-01-2025/luxon-launches-year-of-growth-with-a-war-on-nojo?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Coughlan (Herald): [Presiding over a shrinking economy, Christopher Luxon decides it’s a good idea to grow it again](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/presiding-over-a-shrinking-economy-christopher-luxon-decides-its-a-good-idea-to-grow-it-again/P4CDKBB7XBC7ZPNUXFRWL4YEYU/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Bernard Hickey (The Kākā): [Why the Government's going-for-growth push will fail](https://thekaka.substack.com/p/why-the-governments-going-for-growth) Jo Moir (RNZ): [Something old, new, borrowed, and blue in PM's growth plan](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/539780/something-old-new-borrowed-and-blue-in-pm-s-growth-plan?ref=goodoil.news) Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): [Luxon tries to set the scene for a new conversation on the economy at his State of the Nation](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/luxon-tries-to-set-the-scene-for-a-new-conversation-on-the-economy-at-his-state-of-the-nation?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Peter Dunne (Newsroom): [PM’s ‘exciting plan’ to attract foreign investment is critical](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/23/pms-exciting-plan-to-attract-foreign-investment-is-critical/?ref=goodoil.news) Matthew Hooton (Herald): [Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech a good start, but no more](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/christopher-luxons-big-economic-speech-a-good-start-but-no-more-matthew-hooton/4XRX4R6MKJHFRBLIQ4OGZ6JUZM/?ref=goodoil.news) Tim Murphy (Newsroom): [‘I’m sick of it’ – Luxon wants action on competition, RMA](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/24/im-sick-of-it-luxon-wants-action-on-competition-rma/?ref=goodoil.news) Richard Harman (Politik): [Coalition impasse threatens Luxon’s big economic reforms](https://www.politik.co.nz/coalition-impasse-threatens-luxons-big-economic-reform/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Business and union leaders react to Government’s growth agenda](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360557497/business-and-union-leaders-react-governments-growth-agenda?ref=goodoil.news) Russell Palmer (RNZ): [Christopher Luxon announces foreign investment agency in state of nation address](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/539737/christopher-luxon-announces-foreign-investment-agency-in-state-of-nation-address?ref=goodoil.news) Stewart Sowman-Lund (Spinoff): [Bulletin: Science reforms just the entrée to government's growth agenda](https://thespinoff.substack.com/p/science-reforms-just-the-entree-to) Thomas Manch (Post): [Yes-man Luxon’s economic growth formula begins to crystallise](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360557545/yes-man-luxons-economic-growth-formula-begins-crystallise?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): [Prime minister: It's time to stop saying ‘no’ to growth](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/economy/prime-minister-its-time-to-stop-saying-no-to-growth?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Foreign investment prioritised in Govt’s agenda for growth](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/the-governments-agenda-for-growth/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) BusinessDesk: [New foreign investment agency: the details](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/economy/new-foreign-investment-agency-the-details?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [PM Luxon says ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to competition reform](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/131593/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-unveils-new-investment-agency-and-hints?ref=goodoil.news) Thomas Manch (Post): [Luxon announces science system overhaul in ‘State of Nation’ speech](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360557318/luxon-deliver-state-nation-speech?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Prime Minister wants RBNZ to meet more often to assess interest rates](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/131598/rbnz%E2%80%99s-monetary-policy-committee-should-meet-more-regularly-prime-minister?ref=goodoil.news) Benjamin Plummer (Herald): [Eden Park CEO backs PM Christopher Luxon’s call to abolish Auckland Council’s concert limit at stadium](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/eden-park-backs-christopher-luxons-call-to-abolish-auckland-councils-concert-limit-at-stadium/CHEV4A3EFFETHE656OVLAKNDME/?ref=goodoil.news) 1News: [Eden Park needs unlimited concerts, Luxon says in call for growth](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/23/eden-park-needs-unlimited-concerts-luxon-says-in-call-for-growth/?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [How your tax rate could reach 80% - or more](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539804/how-your-tax-rate-could-reach-80-percent-or-more?ref=goodoil.news) Brent Edwards (NBR): [Nicola Willis Says runaway government spending now under control](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/nicola-willis-says-runaway-government-spending-now-under-control/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Government debt up $419 million on last month’s forecast](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360556151/government-debt-419-million-last-months-forecast?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jenny Ruth: [RBNZ refuses responsibility](https://justthebusinessjennyruth.substack.com/p/rbnz-refuses-responsibility) Dan Brunskill (Interest): [Core inflation cools but tradables pick up steam](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/131582/economists-say-uptick-headline-inflation-due-weak-dollar-and-rising-oil-prices?ref=goodoil.news) Arena Williams, Stuart Smith (Stuff): [It is hard to say what the Government’s economic strategy actually is](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360535646/it-hard-say-what-governments-economic-strategy-actually?ref=goodoil.news) Ryan Bridge (Newstalk ZB): [Our economy is still in the wilderness](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/ryan-bridge-our-economy-is-still-in-the-wilderness/?ref=goodoil.news) **SCIENCE** RNZ: [Crown Research Institutes to be merged: Science sector revamp draws mixed reaction](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539772/crown-research-institutes-to-be-merged-science-sector-revamp-draws-mixed-reaction?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Advisory group pleased as Crown Research Institutes to merge](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539814/advisory-group-pleased-as-crown-research-institutes-to-merge?ref=goodoil.news) Greg Hurrell (BusinessDesk): [More science commercialisation welcomed but don't forget the basics](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/more-science-commercialisation-welcomed-but-dont-forget-the-basics?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Fiona Rotherham (NBR): [Implementing science reform as crucial as intent, scientists say](https://www.nbr.co.nz/tech/implementing-science-reform-as-crucial-as-intent-scientists-say/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Post: [Overhaul of science sector welcome, but more money needed](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557925/major-overhaul-publicly-funded-science?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Shanti Mathias (Spinoff): [The science sector shake-up, explained](https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-01-2025/the-science-sector-shake-up-explained?ref=goodoil.news) Mary Argue (RNZ): [Crown Research Institutes to merge into three mega science groups](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539736/crown-research-institutes-to-merge-into-three-mega-science-groups?ref=goodoil.news) Jamie Morton (Herald): [Science sector shake-up: Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three, Callaghan Innovation to close](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/science-sector-shake-up-crown-research-institutes-to-be-grouped-into-three-callaghan-innovation-to-close/UGKERFCYDZEMTHZSL3RRQDP6IY/?ref=goodoil.news) Sam Smith (Stuff): [PM Christopher Luxon announces major changes to science and research sector](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360557646/pm-christopher-luxon-announces-major-changes-science-and-research-sector?ref=goodoil.news) Juha Saarinen (Interest): [Sweeping changes proposed in govt's 'largest reset in 30 years' for science and tech](https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/131594/callaghan-innovation-go-cris-turned-pros-no-new-funding-scitech-government?ref=goodoil.news) Post: [Callaghan Innovation scrapped amid major science sector revamp](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557343/major-overhaul-publicly-funded-science?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) No Right Turn: [Fixing science?](https://norightturn.blogspot.com/2025/01/fixing-science.html?ref=goodoil.news) Cheryl Adamson (Herald): [New Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Shane Reti must embrace innovation to boost economy](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-science-innovation-and-technology-minister-shane-reti-must-embrace-innovation-to-boost-economy/YTJA5TDWRVDBBK3HNJTW72VM3U/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **TOURISM** Russell Palmer (RNZ): [PM Christopher Luxon says government will move 'with pace' on tourism infrastructure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539754/pm-christopher-luxon-says-government-will-move-with-pace-on-tourism-infrastructure?ref=goodoil.news) Tess Brunson (RNZ): [Tourism growth: A 'very serious investment' in infrastructure needed, says mayor](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/539685/tourism-growth-a-very-serious-investment-in-infrastructure-needed-says-mayor?ref=goodoil.news) Liz McDonald (Press/Post): [Tourist hotspots call for more funding](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557461/tourist-hotspots-call-more-funding?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [Yes to more tourists. But...](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/john-macdonald-yes-to-more-tourists-but/?ref=goodoil.news) Duoya Lu (RNZ): [Chinese tourism fails to match pre-Covid levels despite Lunar New Year boost](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/539065/chinese-tourism-fails-to-match-pre-covid-levels-despite-lunar-new-year-boost?ref=goodoil.news) Will Harvie (Press/Post): [DOC huts to be refurbished with tourist levy money](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557380/doc-huts-be-refurbished-tourist-levy-money?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **LABOUR** Laura Walters (Newsroom): [Rubber hits the road for Labour in 2025](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/23/rubber-hits-the-road-for-labour-in-2025/?ref=goodoil.news) Glenn McConnell (Stuff): [Can Chris Hipkins actually pull off a victory after defeat?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360557886/can-chris-hipkins-actually-pull-victory-after-defeat?ref=goodoil.news) Anneke Smith (RNZ): [Labour pivots focus to National's stomping grounds of economy and crime](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/539717/labour-pivots-focus-to-national-s-stomping-grounds-of-economy-and-crime?ref=goodoil.news) Adam Pearse (Herald): [Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-aiming-to-ease-voters-doubts-and-dial-up-the-volume-on-govt-criticism-in-2025/6654RSSISRGXLDEFACUKUI5BPQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Kelly Dennett (Post): [Hopeful, not optimistic. Why there’s nothing to see here with Labour … yet](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360557840/hopeful-not-optimistic-why-theres-nothing-see-here-labour-yet?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Kelly Dennett and Anna Whyte (Post): [‘We over promised and under delivered’: Labour kicks off caucus retreat with ‘home truths’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360556849/we-over-promised-and-under-delivered-labour-kicks-caucus-retreat-home-truths?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Rob Campbell (Newsroom): [Do you feel better off, punk? Well, do ya?](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/23/do-you-feel-better-off-punk-well-do-ya/?ref=goodoil.news) Whatitiri Te Wake (Te Ao Māori News): [Te Rōpū Reipa; He tau whawhai te haere ake nei](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/01/23/te-ropu-reipa-he-tau-whawhai-te-haere-ake-nei/?ref=goodoil.news) Anna Whyte (Post): [Labour plans to roll out policies it can actually deliver in government](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360556994/labour-plans-roll-out-policies-it-can-actually-deliver-government?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **PARLIAMENT** Jamie Ensor (Herald): [Act leader David Seymour expected to blow open privatisation debate](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/act-leader-david-seymour-expected-to-blow-open-privatisation-debate/WFBKV726YZF2XKMFE6XHSCIH5U/?ref=goodoil.news) Brian Easton (Spinoff): [Why we’re not ready to extend the parliamentary term](https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/23-01-2025/why-were-not-ready-to-extend-the-parliamentary-term?ref=goodoil.news) Audrey Young (Herald): [Doctor vs ex-bank clerk: Why the PM dumped Shane Reti for Simeon Brown; purge at the Waitangi Tribunal](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/doctor-v-ex-bank-clerk-why-the-pm-dumped-shane-reti-for-simeon-brown-purge-at-the-waitangi-tribunal-audrey-young/SPDLRFKEOVEGLG5QX7H3YWKV2Y/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Greg Dixon (Listener): [My wild political predictions for 2025](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/politics/greg-dixons-another-kind-of-politics-my-wild-political-predictions-for-2025/KZYS2LAATBHHNLAMAHX7QPB47Y/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Martyn Bradbury (Daily Blog): [Will Greens over cook Puberty Blocker Hangi and hand NZF culture war ammunition?](https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2025/01/24/will-greens-over-cook-puberty-blocker-hangi-and-hand-nzf-culture-war-ammunition/?ref=goodoil.news) Isaac Gunson and Michael Cugley (Te Ao Māori News): [What Ngāi Tahu wants from new South Island Minister James Meager](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/01/23/what-ngai-tahu-wants-from-new-south-island-minister-james-meager/?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Sandy’s (ODT): [First-term MP ‘excited’ for new portfolios](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/first-term-mp-%E2%80%98excited%E2%80%99-new-portfolios?ref=goodoil.news) **MĀORI-CROWN RELATIONS, RĀTANA, WAITANGI** Adam Pearse (Herald): [Treaty Principles Bill weighing on minds as MPs head to Rātana](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/treaty-principles-bill-weighing-on-minds-as-mps-head-to-ratana/DUXOWO7DR5GWBHJI36WTA4QGQ4/?ref=goodoil.news) Denise Piper (Northern Advocate): [David Seymour to attend Waitangi despite hapū's warning over contentious bill](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/david-seymour-to-attend-waitangi-despite-hapus-warning-over-contentious-bill/7GEDNYAJ3RFFBDWJG7MCC27GDY/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Minister denies claim Waitangi Tribunal appointments a ‘whitewash’](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539707/minister-denies-claim-waitangi-tribunal-appointments-a-whitewash?ref=goodoil.news) Tumamao Harawira (Te Ao Māori News): [Te Pāti Māori firm on Waitangi Tribunal ‘whitewash’ appointees](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/01/23/te-pati-maori-firm-on-waitangi-tribunal-whitewash-appointees/?ref=goodoil.news) Lillian Hanly (RNZ): [Former Waitangi Tribunal member Prue Kapua concerned over new appointments](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/539795/former-waitangi-tribunal-member-prue-kapua-concerned-over-new-appointments?ref=goodoil.news) Neil Sands (Law News): [Meet new Waitangi Tribunal member Philip Crump, alias blogger Thomas Cranmer](https://lawnews.nz/treaty-maori/meet-new-waitangi-tribunal-member-philip-crump-alias-blogger-thomas-cranmer/?ref=goodoil.news) Emma Andrews and Pokere Paewai (RNZ): [Māori Queen makes first visit to Rātana Pā](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/539793/maori-queen-makes-first-visit-to-ratana-pa?ref=goodoil.news) Te Karere: [Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po reaffirms close bond with Rātana](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/23/te-arikinui-kuini-nga-wai-hono-i-te-po-reaffirms-close-bond-with-ratana/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Rātana celebrations begin with first manuhiri welcomed](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/539746/ratana-celebrations-begin-with-first-manuhiri-welcomed?ref=goodoil.news) Jesse Rogers (Post): [The pain of Australia Day, and the lessons New Zealand can offer](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360556525/pain-australia-day-and-lessons-new-zealand-can-offer?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **PUBLIC SECTOR** Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): [Auditor-General John Ryan calls for law change to compel government departments to improve performance reporting](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/auditor-general-john-ryan-calls-for-law-change-to-compel-government-departments-to-improve-performance-reporting/AY6XYJQERJFAFJ6DHVT2I7X3XE/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Georgina Campbell (Herald): [KiwiRail’s spend on McKinsey & Company consultants kept secret after Ombudsman ruling](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiwirails-spend-on-mckinsey-company-consultants-kept-secret-after-ombudsman-ruling/3PC4Z2EN6NC3FGJHBASNP6QXX4/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Gwynn Compton: [Ombudsman's bizarre decision on KiwiRail consultant spend needs to be reversed](https://localaotearoa.substack.com/p/ombudsmans-bizarre-decision-on-kiwirail) **PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, ANIMAL WELFARE** Will Appelbe (Greenpeace): [Milking it: how the intensive dairy industry rewrote freshwater rules in their favour](https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/story/milking-it-how-the-intensive-dairy-industry-rewrote-freshwater-rules-in-their-favour/?ref=goodoil.news) ODT Editorial: [Sheep maltreatment allegations](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/sheep-maltreatment-allegations?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) RNZ: [Cows grazing in mud over winter 'appalling' - MPI](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/539753/cows-grazing-in-mud-over-winter-appalling-mpi?ref=goodoil.news) Tracy Neal (Open Justice Reporting): [Southland’s FFPM Grazing fined for allowing cows to wallow in ‘appalling’ muddy conditions](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/agribusiness/southlands-ffpm-grazing-fined-for-allowing-cows-to-wallow-in-appalling-muddy-conditions/P62ZAKQ57FGKPMNOWMSHJFQNRM/?ref=goodoil.news) Torika Tokalau (Local Democracy Reporting): [Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in South Auckland farm attacks](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/roaming-dogs-kill-142-lambs-in-south-auckland-farm-attacks/P6WJIXU2QZDXLM7SGCMBGLWZXU/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT, WATER** Olivia Wannan (Stuff): [These key events will re-shape Wellington](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360557905/these-key-events-will-re-shape-wellington?ref=goodoil.news) Nick James (RNZ): [Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester not ruling out running again](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539765/former-wellington-mayor-justin-lester-not-ruling-out-running-again?ref=goodoil.news) Harriet Laughton (Post): [Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester potential challenger in mayoralty race](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557813/former-wellington-mayor-justin-lester-potential-challenger-mayoralty-race?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tory Whanau (Post): [Fixing up Wellington’s water the focus in 2025](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557734/fixing-wellingtons-water-focus-2025-tory-whanau?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Post: [Fluoride spike at Hutt treatment plant, says Wellington Water](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360558079/fluoride-spike-hutt-treatment-plant-says-wellington-water?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Peter Newport (Crux): [Rod Drury group pitches for private Queenstown hospital and gondola](https://crux.org.nz/crux-news/rod-drury-group-pitches-for-private-queenstown-hospital-and-gondola/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [No quick fix for wastewater plant, Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor says](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539770/no-quick-fix-for-wastewater-plant-queenstown-lakes-deputy-mayor-says?ref=goodoil.news) Peter Newport (Crux): [ORC seeks Court Order to enforce QLDC sewage compliance](https://crux.org.nz/crux-news/orc-seeks-court-order-to-enforce-sewage-compliance/?ref=goodoil.news) ODT: [QLDC taken to court over wastewater treatment plant](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/qldc-taken-court-over-wastewater-treatment-plant?ref=goodoil.news) Moana Ellis (Local Democracy Reporting): [Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down, cites testing times for councils, iwi](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/rangitikei-mayor-andy-watson-may-delay-stepping-down-cites-testing-times-for-councils-iwi/YLVX7H6PAJCA3PPC3ANY6YQVZE/?ref=goodoil.news) Herald: [Auckland bed tax urged by promoter after SailGP draws 25,000](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/sailgp/auckland-bed-tax-urged-by-promoter-after-sailgp-draws-25000/QZGDMXF3KJFT7LTL7GAMJBAM7I/?ref=goodoil.news) Laine Priestley (ODT): [Stadium boss challenges collaboration plans](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/stadium-boss-challenges-collaboration-plans?ref=goodoil.news) Laura Smith (Local Democracy Reporting): [Reduction in Rotorua public bins frustrates, as more set to go](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/reduction-in-rotorua-public-bins-frustrates-as-more-set-to-go/WFHYEGKTNJEPZOQHIUXFQUF6IA/?ref=goodoil.news) Alisha Evans (Local Democracy Reporting): [‘I decided to do it for me’: Why council boss quit](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/539781/i-decided-to-do-it-for-me-why-council-boss-quit?ref=goodoil.news) Will Johnston (Stuff): [Littlewood resigns as regional council chairperson](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360557109/littlewood-resigns-regional-council-chairperson?ref=goodoil.news) **MIGRATION** Greg Ninness (Interest): [Record number of people left NZ in the 12 months to November](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/131590/record-departures-still-being-offset-migration-gains-nz-population-30k-november-year?ref=goodoil.news) Liam Dann (Herald): [Falling net migration will ‘erode support for housing market’](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/immigration-exodus-of-kiwis-has-peaked-but-departures-remain-high/ARBVFLUJXVGJ3N2BMQTXUIWHOE/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) 1News: [Number of people leaving New Zealand hits 'highest on record'](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/23/number-of-people-leaving-new-zealand-hits-highest-on-record/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [Record numbers still leaving New Zealand - Stats NZ](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539741/record-numbers-still-leaving-new-zealand-stats-nz?ref=goodoil.news) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Migration stabilising but departures at record annual high of 127,833](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360556874/migration-stabilising-departures-record-annual-high-127833?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Jem Traylen (BusinessDesk): [How new immigration policies could reverse NZ’s record exodus](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/policy/how-new-immigration-policies-could-reverse-nzs-record-exodus?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **HEALTH** Mary Williams (ODT): [Cadbury site may be back on cards](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/cadbury-site-may-be-back-cards?ref=goodoil.news) Natalie Akoorie (Herald): [22 elective surgeries postponed in two weeks across Auckland, Hamilton hospitals](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539757/22-elective-surgeries-postponed-in-two-weeks-across-auckland-hamilton-hospitals?ref=goodoil.news) Emma Hildesley (1News): [Diabetes to affect 500,000 in NZ by 2044, researchers find](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/24/diabetes-to-affect-500000-in-nz-by-2044-researchers-find/?ref=goodoil.news) Cherie Stayner and Jim Mann (Newsroom): [BMI a distraction from real obesity issues](https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/24/bmi-a-distraction-from-real-obesity-issues/?ref=goodoil.news) Riria Dalton-Reedy (Te Ao Māori News): [Auahi Kore 2025: Up in smoke](https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/01/21/auahi-kore-2025-up-in-smoke/?ref=goodoil.news) Hayden Paul (Post): [Modern medicine is a right, not an option](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557770/modern-medicine-right-not-option?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **GOLRIZ GHAHRAMAN** David Fisher (Herald): [Police decide not to charge Golriz Ghahraman over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’ incident](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-not-to-charge-golriz-ghahraman-over-paknsave-shoplifting-incident/LUISNV5ZYJGDRJ7RSYWNKQRAKQ/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [No charges after Golriz Ghahraman Pak N Save shoplifting allegation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539759/no-charges-after-golriz-ghahraman-pak-n-save-shoplifting-allegation?ref=goodoil.news) Catrin Owen (Stuff): [Police won’t charge Golriz Ghahraman over alleged shoplifting incident](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360557896/police-wont-charge-golriz-ghahraman-over-alleged-shoplifting-incident?ref=goodoil.news) Rob Stock and Kim Griggs (Post): [No charges after alleged Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting incident](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360556981/no-charges-after-alleged-golriz-ghahraman-shoplifting-incident?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **POLICE** Rachel Maher (Herald): [Investigation opened into police accessing national database over Nelson officer Lyn Fleming’s death](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/investigation-opened-into-police-accessing-national-database-over-nelson-officer-lyn-flemings-death/RXELTZHZDVFQBE655T7X644DHQ/?ref=goodoil.news) Samantha Gee (RNZ): [Police staff searched database for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539733/police-staff-searched-database-for-details-about-senior-sergeant-lyn-fleming-s-death?ref=goodoil.news) **FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE** 1News: [Military boost needed amid escalating regional tensions - Collins](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/23/military-boost-needed-amid-escalating-regional-tensions-collins/?ref=goodoil.news) RNZ: [First load of fuel removed from sunken Manawanui](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/539811/first-load-of-fuel-removed-from-sunken-manawanui?ref=goodoil.news) John Braddock and Tom Peters (World Socialists): [New Zealand political leaders congratulate Trump](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/01/23/imdj-j23.html?ref=goodoil.news) Melissa Nightingale (Herald): [Australian diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to assault in Wellington nightlife hotspot](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/australian-diplomats-partner-pleads-guilty-to-assault-in-wellington-nightlife-hotspot/X53O76PC35FKLN6QKAVZVUVLUA/?ref=goodoil.news) Krystal Gibbens (RNZ): [Partner of Australian diplomat involved in Bledisloe brawl pleads guilty](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539762/partner-of-australian-diplomat-involved-in-bledisloe-brawl-pleads-guilty?ref=goodoil.news) Catrin Owen (Post): [Australian diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to assault](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360557423/australian-diplomats-partner-pleads-guilty-assault?ref=goodoil.news) **HOUSING** Doug Laing (Hawkes Bay Today): [Napier City Council to concentrate on retirement housing](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/napier-city-council-to-concentrate-on-retirement-housing/7RMBNOFT4RD5FOEJCD7PZLIKU4/?ref=goodoil.news) Greg Ninness (Interest): [2025 could be the mother of all buyers' markets for residential real estate](https://www.interest.co.nz/property/131574/buyers-likely-retain-whip-hand-housing-market-heads-2025?ref=goodoil.news) David Chaston (Interest): [Westpac the next to cut, leaving Kiwibank marooned on higher home loan rates](https://www.interest.co.nz/personal-finance/131603/westpac-falls-line-matching-mortgage-and-term-deposit-rate-reductions?ref=goodoil.news) Susan Edmunds (RNZ): [Westpac follows ANZ interest cut moves](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539777/westpac-follows-anz-interest-cut-moves?ref=goodoil.news) Natalie Akoorie (RNZ): [Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539655/auckland-capital-valuations-delayed-another-4-months?ref=goodoil.news) **ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION** RNZ: [New Zealand's coastline to be mapped to help fight climate change impact](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539756/new-zealand-s-coastline-to-be-mapped-to-help-fight-climate-change-impact?ref=goodoil.news) Kate Green (RNZ): [Awarua fire: Home detention, community work and fines for offenders](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539787/awarua-fire-home-detention-community-work-and-fines-for-offenders?ref=goodoil.news) **BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT** Gill Bonnett (RNZ): [Mansion-building firm charged worker thousands for job and sacked him a week later](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/539816/mansion-building-firm-charged-worker-thousands-for-job-and-sacked-him-a-week-later?ref=goodoil.news) Lynn Buckley and Peter Underwood (The Conversation): [NZ’s Companies Act is finally being reformed – but will the changes go far enough?](https://theconversation.com/nzs-companies-act-is-finally-being-reformed-but-will-the-changes-go-far-enough-246038?ref=goodoil.news) **MEDIA** Shane Currie (Herald): [Media Insider: TVNZ newsreader Simon Dallow considering his future; Inside the NZME/NZ Herald cuts; Top 25 toughest PR gigs; Reporter of the Year quits Stuff](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-tvnz-newsreader-simon-dallow-considering-his-future-inside-the-nz-herald-cuts-top-25-toughest-pr-gigs-reporter-of-the-year-quits-stuff/EQU3ERM7GFDCDG7LIAUTBPNU7U/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Steve Braunias (Listener): [Home again: Steve Braunias returns to the Listener](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/life/home-again-steve-braunias-returns-to-the-listener/2L2IZQAEXJCRDHMVAUMWHI56FA/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **ENERGY** Tim Hunter (NBR): [Contact secures gas for peaker plants](https://www.nbr.co.nz/investment/contact-secures-gas-for-peaker-plants/?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Tom Pullar-Strecker (Post): [Fact check: Would NZ be better off without Methanex?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360544579/fact-check-would-nz-be-better-without-methanex?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) **OTHER** Post: [Whakapapa Holdings interested in operating closed Chateau Tongariro](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360556925/whakapapa-holdings-interested-operating-closed-chateau-tongariro?ref=goodoil.news) (paywalled) Natalia Albert: [The Politics of Ideas in New Zealand: Institutions, Diversity, and Liberal Democracy](https://nataliaalbert.substack.com/p/the-politics-of-ideas-in-new-zealand) John MacDonald (Newstalk ZB): [Here's why we have a teacher shortage](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/john-macdonald-heres-why-we-have-a-teacher-shortage/?ref=goodoil.news) [Subscribe now](https://democracyproject.substack.com/subscribe?) # Cartoons ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd07be33-5805-4ba0-b278-5f609939085e_2663x1423.png) Vernon - The Post 24 January 2025 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