> ## 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: 9 December 2024 - URL: https://goodoil.news/nz-politics-daily-9-december-2024/ - Published: 2024-12-08T19:29:42.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-08T22:26:58.000Z - Author: Guest Post - Tags: NZ Politics, Politics *Republished with Permission* Author: **Bryce Edwards** **GOVERNMENT** **Farah Hancock (RNZ):** [The government's targets in charts: More than half behind track](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/536046/the-government-s-targets-in-charts-more-than-half-behind-track?ref=goodoil.news) **The Post:** [The Annual Report: The quiet political layers you’ve barely heard of. Part 1.](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360510286/annual-report-quiet-political-layers-youve-barely-head-part-1?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Thomas Coughlan (Herald):** [Government survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-survives-under-scrutiny-but-crisis-in-health-becoming-undeniable/EZERV3EVXFCRXKIZORRXTHFQZM/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Luke Malpass (The Post):** [The week that showed how hard 2025 will be for the coalition](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360512319/week-showed-how-hard-2025-will-be-coalition?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Duncan Garner (Listener):** [Luxon’s flopped by failing to win hearts and minds](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/opinion/duncan-garner-luxons-flopped-by-failing-to-win-hearts-and-minds/7TM6FQQNIJFDJHVKZPVSCKNLDU/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Anna Whyte (The Post):** [Finn Stichbury named prime minister’s new chief press secretary](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360513719/finn-stichbury-named-prime-ministers-new-chief-press-secretary?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Kevin Norquay (Sunday Star Times):** [Why is Christopher Luxon so unlikeable?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360509922/why-christopher-luxon-so-unlikeable?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Victor Billot (Newsroom):** [An Ode to .. Duchess Crusher](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/08/an-ode-to-duchess-crusher/?ref=goodoil.news) **PARLIAMENT** **Danyl McLauchlan (Listener):** [Hopes of a robust post-recession recovery are fading](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/politics/danyl-mclauchlan-hopes-of-a-robust-post-recession-recovery-are-fading/5ENSRZ3E3BEJJE6O2S4Q6C5TRQ/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Andrea Vance (Sunday Star Times):** [“We got that wrong,” elections boss admits. Who else will say the same?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360512790/we-got-wrong-elections-boss-admits-who-else-will-say-same?ref=goodoil.news) **Dan Brunskill (Interest):** [Polling average shows political blocs locked in a dead heat](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/131136/three-recent-polls-show-support-slipping-coalition-after-its-first-year?ref=goodoil.news) **Steve Braunias (Newsroom):** [The Secret Diary of .. Xmas office parties](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/07/the-secret-diary-of-xmas-office-parties/?ref=goodoil.news) **Joshua Greenwood (Newsroom):** [Amid doubt and uncertainty, democracy slips](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/07/amid-doubt-and-uncertainty-democracy-slips/?ref=goodoil.news) **John Campbell (1News):** ['I'd do it again and again': Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke talks to John Campbell](https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/12/07/id-do-it-again-and-again-hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-talks-to-john-campbell/?ref=goodoil.news) **Brent Edwards (NBR):** [Tax and user pays, health, getting on your bike, green lending](https://www.nbr.co.nz/beehive-banter/tax-and-user-pays-health-getting-on-your-bike-and-green-lending/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Tom Hunt (The Post):** [Watch out Chippy, Ginny is coming after you](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360514701/watch-out-chippy-ginny-coming-after-you?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **GREEN PARTY** **Anna Whyte (The Post):** [Chlöe Swarbrick: Her first year as leader, the tough times and what lies ahead](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360513180/chloe-swarbrick-her-first-year-leader-tough-times-and-what-lies-ahead?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Adam Pearse (Herald)** [Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on ‘probably’ the party’s toughest year](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/green-co-leader-chloe-swarbrick-on-probably-the-partys-toughest-year/BX6ICMKYANCATBGLMCYZY7BUZA/?ref=goodoil.news) **Giles Dexter (RNZ):** ['Forged in fire': Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on the Greens' challenging year](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/535926/forged-in-fire-co-leader-chloe-swarbrick-on-the-greens-challenging-year?ref=goodoil.news) **Bridie Witton (Stuff):** [Chlöe Swarbrick ‘constantly reassessing’, won’t commit to leading Greens after 2026](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360513013/chloe-swarbrick-constantly-reassessing-wont-commit-leading-greens-after-2026?ref=goodoil.news) **RNZ:** [Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold and improve the economy](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/536003/greens-claim-they-can-better-nz-s-emissions-reductions-five-fold-and-improve-the-economy?ref=goodoil.news) **Glenn McConnell (Stuff):** [A ‘Green Jobs Guarantee’ and Ministry of Green Works: The Green Party’s new vision for NZ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360511571/green-jobs-guarantee-and-ministry-green-works-green-partys-new-vision-nz?ref=goodoil.news) **Stewart Sowman-Lund (Spinoff):** [The Greens try and rev up the climate debate](https://thespinoff.substack.com/p/the-greens-try-and-rev-up-the-climate) **PUBLIC SERVICE** **Andrea Vance (The Post):** [Anti-red tape ministry advises against anti-red tape bill](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360514764/anti-red-tape-ministry-advises-against-anti-red-tape-bill?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Rob Stock (The Post):** [Is there consistency from ComCom in lending law enforcement?](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360504608/there-consistency-comcom-lending-law-enforcement?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **James Cowan (ODT):** [Revised Act giving extra protection to whistleblowers](https://www.odt.co.nz/business/revised-act-giving-extra-protection-whistleblowers?ref=goodoil.news) **Tim McNamara (Interest):** [GovGPT chatbot an 'expensive toy pilot project that carries a lot of risk'](https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/131138/government-buying-shiny-expensive-ai-toys-rather-things-work-tim-mcnamara-says?ref=goodoil.news) **Cécile Meier (BusinessDesk):** [Cutting Costs: Public sector redundancy payments to reach $250m](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/investigations/cutting-costs-public-sector-redundancy-payments-to-reach-250m?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Shane Te Pou (Herald):** [Abuse in state care: Sorry Solicitor-General Una Jagose, an empty apology isn’t enough](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/abuse-in-state-care-sorry-solicitor-general-una-jagose-an-empty-apology-isnt-enough-shane-te-pou/5X37HDHJVVCP7K4IAP2NH3HMJE/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **HOUSING** **Luke Malpass (The Post):** [Govt moves to slash insulation costs, change standards](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360514838/govt-moves-slash-insulation-costs-change-standards?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Nikki Macdonald (Sunday Star Times):** [Sharp spike in Kiwis being denied emergency shelter](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360509712/sharp-spike-kiwis-being-denied-emergency-shelter?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Greg Ninness (Interest):** [Census data shows the proportion of people owning their own home is increasing](https://www.interest.co.nz/property/131123/home-ownership-rates-are-increasing-while-renting-declining-according-census-data?ref=goodoil.news) **Liam Dann (Herald):** [Reliance on ‘bank of mum and dad’ is a worrying trend for NZ](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/liam-dann-reliance-on-bank-of-mum-and-dad-is-a-worrying-trend-for-nz/YO32I3XUYVEXJNISHY6DFRS3UI/?ref=goodoil.news) **(Paywalled)** **RNZ:** [The grim picture of homelessness for NZ women](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/535943/the-grim-picture-of-homelessness-for-nz-women?ref=goodoil.news) **Susan Edmunds (Herald):** [House prices: Buying at peak continues to sting property sellers in pocket](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/house-prices-buying-at-peak-continues-to-sting-property-sellers-in-pocket/I4K2JPO6URCV7DJINCHLWVBCW4/?ref=goodoil.news) **Herald:** [Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/editorial-kainga-ora-decision-to-shun-wool-in-state-housing-is-baffling-and-must-be-reviewed/TEZWNANHK5CNVJICYDWWMFVPWI/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **ODT:** [Editorial – Another broken promise](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/another-broken-promise?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **ECONOMY** **Andrea Vance (Sunday Star Times):** [The Aussie exodus: One in three Kiwis consider moving to Australia](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360509772/aussie-exodus-one-three-kiwis-consider-moving-australia?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Vernon Small (Sunday Star Times):** [Bad economic news batters National’s ratings](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360512525/bad-economic-news-batters-nationals-ratings?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **David Hargreaves (Interest):** [We're nearly through 2024 and New Zealand has done it tough](https://www.interest.co.nz/economy/131088/david-hargreaves-sums-year-notable-getting-inflation-under-control-great-cost?ref=goodoil.news) **Tom Pullar-Strecker (Sunday Star Times):** [NZ doesn’t have to just ‘muddle along’ says Reserve Bank chief economist](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360506994/nz-doesnt-have-just-muddle-along-says-reserve-bank-chief-economist?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Robert MacCulloch:** [The IMF confirms that Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Put New Zealand Bottom of Asia Pacific Economies in 2023](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/the-imf-confirms-that-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-put-new-zealand-bottom-of-asia-pacific-economies-i?ref=goodoil.news) **Herald:** [Editorial – Job losses cast shadow over season celebrations](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/job-losses-cast-shadow-over-season-celebrations-editorial/HIQJSLAFWRAPHAHCKP7SPPQEBY/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **John Anthony (BusinessDesk):** [NZ’s underlying economic momentum is weak, reforms needed: OECD](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/economy/nzs-underlying-economic-momentum-is-weak-reforms-needed-oecd?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Robert MacCulloch:** [New Zealand's Productivity Puzzle: The Plot Thickens](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/former-pm-key-contradicts-current-pm-luxon-on-the-causes-of-nz-s-poor-productivity-performance?ref=goodoil.news) **Simon Bridges (Herald):** [Three policies for growth, that are needed right now](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/dynamic-business-three-policies-for-growth-that-are-needed-right-now-simon-bridges/7QCGIAZETRC53DEAQ4LSQPNG4E/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS** **Phil Pennington (RNZ):** [NZ joins new group that 'might be answer' to US exhausting weapons in a war](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536064/nz-joins-new-group-that-might-be-answer-to-us-exhausting-weapons-in-a-war?ref=goodoil.news) **Liu Chen (RNZ):** [Sir John Key: China is a trading partner worth fighting for](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/535921/sir-john-key-china-is-a-trading-partner-worth-fighting-for?ref=goodoil.news) **Thomas Manch (The Post):** [Australia pumps the brakes on New Zealand's Aukus debate](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360513185/australia-pumps-brakes-new-zealands-aukus-debate?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Karyn Scherer (NBR):** [**US trade war with China could get ‘quite bouncy’, says Key**](https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/us-trade-war-with-china-could-get-quite-bouncy-says-key/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **George Block (Herald):** [HMNZS Aotearoa: Chinese military shadowed NZ Navy ship during North Korea sanctions enforcement mission](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hmnzs-aotearoa-chinese-military-shadowed-nz-navy-ship-during-north-korea-sanctions-enforcement-mission/PPLRYYBD3ZFRHMUBJWTR4522WY/?ref=goodoil.news) **(Paywalled)** **RNZ:** [Chinese Embassy rejects US accusations of 'Salt Typhoon' hacking operation](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/536000/chinese-embassy-rejects-us-accusations-of-salt-typhoon-hacking-operation?ref=goodoil.news) **Mick Hall:** [NZ's foreign interference Bill 'repressive tool' to intimidate public: former minister](https://mickhall.substack.com/p/nzs-foreign-interference-bill-repressive) **(Paywalled)** **John Braddock (World socialist website):** [China’s New Zealand ambassador warns against joining AUKUS](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/12/06/hyxk-d06.html?ref=goodoil.news) **Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom):** [Aid projects to be cut after NZ digs itself into a hole](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/06/aid-project-cuts-possible-after-review/?ref=goodoil.news) **BOOTCAMP** **Jo Moir (RNZ):** [Children's Minister not told about second youth boot camp absconder](https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/12/06/childrens-minister-not-told-about-second-youth-boot-camp-absconder/?ref=goodoil.news) **RNZ:** [Boot camp pilot not a failure - chief children's commissioner](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/535916/boot-camp-pilot-not-a-failure-chief-children-s-commissioner?ref=goodoil.news) **Russell Palmer (RNZ):** [Minister 'relieved' boot camp participants found, despite alleged car theft](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/536033/minister-relieved-boot-camp-participants-found-despite-alleged-car-theft?ref=goodoil.news) **Adam Pearse (Herald):** [Children’s Minister Karen Chhour disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/childrens-minister-karen-chhour-disappointed-but-relieved-bootcamp-absconders-found-after-alleged-carjacking/QZ3ARNTZ7JFJ7BRI4YCV2TM2YA/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **RNZ:** [Minister 'relieved' boot camp participants found, despite alleged car theft](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/536033/minister-relieved-boot-camp-participants-found-despite-alleged-car-theft?ref=goodoil.news) **Greg Presland (The Standard):** [Unacceptable](https://thestandard.org.nz/unacceptable-3/?ref=goodoil.news) **LOCAL GOVERNMENT** **Alisha Evans (Local Democracy Reporting):** [Council to discuss fluoride-free water options for Tauranga](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/council-to-discuss-fluoride-free-water-options-for-tauranga/EZMBFJDATFFG7AMGR2HZZ2HGDI/?ref=goodoil.news) **RNZ:** [Mayor admits community anger over Waimate's drinking water ban](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/535920/mayor-admits-community-anger-over-waimate-s-drinking-water-ban?ref=goodoil.news) **Tory Whanau (Sunday Star Times):** [On why the City to Sea bridge had to go](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360513496/tory-whanau-why-city-sea-bridge-had-go?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Wayne Brown (Sunday Star Times):** [Progress report](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360511825/wayne-brown-progress-report?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Tom Hunt (The Post):** [Thousands miss first payment of hiked Wellington rates](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360514624/thousands-miss-first-payment-hiked-wellington-rates?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Hamish MacLean (ODT):** [Budget blowout expected](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/budget-blowout-expected?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **FERRY INFRASTRUCTURE** **Roger Blakeley (The Post):** [Roll-on roll off ferries ‘best in national interest’](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360514734/roll-roll-ferries-best-national-interest?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Georgina Campbell (Herald):** [Government to announce future of Interislander’s Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertainty](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-to-announce-future-of-interislanders-cook-strait-ferries-after-year-of-uncertainty/N364FI3VHZGBTD2DSBLHFVJSKQ/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Arena Williams (Herald):** [Cook Strait ferries: A second summer and still no solution](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/a-second-summer-and-still-no-new-ferries-arena-williams/7ZUB4U3AP5GQ5DJZT5SODJGG4E/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **The Post:** [Editorial – Pressure on for ferry decision](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360513112/pressure-ferry-decision?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **INFRASTRUCTURE** **Shane Jones (Sunday Star Times):** [Fresh thinking needed for progress on NZ infrastructure](https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360513114/fresh-thinking-needed-progress-nz-infrastructure?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Nick Leggett (Herald):** [How asset recycling can boost New Zealand's infrastructure and economy](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/dynamic-business-realising-assets-to-deliver-infrastructure-nick-leggett/Q6RQSEQZVBDUBKSGDTBEQOP7NQ/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Justin Tighe-Umbers (The Post):** [Short stretches of heavy use concrete roads are a savings ‘no brainer’ ](https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360512683/short-stretches-heavy-use-concrete-roads-are-savings-no-brainer?ref=goodoil.news)**(paywalled)** **EDUCATION; MARSDEN FUND** **ODT:** [Editorial: Dark clouds over blue-skies fund](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/dark-clouds-over-blue-skies-fund?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Robert MacCulloch:** [Will More Funding for "Core Science" in NZ lead to more "Economic Impact"?](https://www.downtoearth.kiwi/post/national-defunds-economics-saying-nz-needs-instead-to-invest-in-core-science-that-has-economic-i?ref=goodoil.news) **Chris Lynch:** [“Reimagining” the Marsden Fund back to science](https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/opinion-reimagining-the-marsden-fund-back-to-science/?ref=goodoil.news) **Nicola Gaston (Herald):** [Funding research for economic return sounds good – but that’s not how science really works](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/funding-research-for-economic-return-sounds-good-but-thats-not-how-science-really-works/DTE52WXZIFBLPONITK3JLPXGW4/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Ben Leahy (Herald):** [Flat Bush and Rolleston among Education Ministry’s plans for brand new schools over next two years](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/flat-bush-and-rolleston-among-education-ministrys-plans-for-brand-new-schools-over-next-two-years/SETE53CJVRHRJIJ57B2RWPHTUI/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Chris Eichbaum (Newsroom):** [It might be time for a ‘third way’ in our tertiary education sector](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/06/it-might-be-time-for-a-third-way-in-our-tertiary-education-sector/?ref=goodoil.news) **Mare Haimona-Riki (Whakaata Māori):** [Living Pā: Victoria University’s groundbreaking building blends Māori culture and sustainability](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/living-pa-victoria-universitys-groundbreaking-building-blends-maori-culture-and-sustainability/SZD6TDLSVRE4RMQ4GNPNIGPWUA/?ref=goodoil.news) **HEALTH** **Bryan Bruce:** [The Slow death of our public health system](https://bryanbruce.substack.com/p/the-sunday-long-read-0ad) **Ruth Hill (RNZ):** [Psychiatrist shortages putting compulsory patients at risk, doctor warns](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536047/psychiatrist-shortages-putting-compulsory-patients-at-risk-doctor-warns?ref=goodoil.news) **Bruce Cotterill (Herald):** [New Zealand health system needs urgent reform](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/new-zealand-health-system-needs-urgent-reform-bruce-cotterill/VKVO665L6BDEXG7XKO7B6JWQRE/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Ruth Hill (ODT):** [Health workers say cuts are costing public system more](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/health-workers-say-cuts-are-costing-public-system-more?ref=goodoil.news) **Flip Grater (The Post):** [A warning from the women: meddle with Estradot funding at your peril](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360513061/warning-women-meddle-estradot-funding-your-peril?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTRACTION** **Marc Daalder (Newsroom):** [Climate Commission recommends carbon negative 2050 target](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/06/climate-commission-recommends-carbon-negative-2050-target/?ref=goodoil.news) **David Williams (Newsroom):** [Squirming Environment Secretary spells out climate challenge](https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/06/squirming-environment-secretary-spells-out-climate-challenge/?ref=goodoil.news) **Greg Hurrell (BusinessDesk):** [Government advised to ditch net zero for 'negative zero' 2050 target](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/law-regulation/government-advised-to-ditch-net-zero-for-negative-zero-2050-target?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Sally Round (RNZ):** [Country Life: What could be in the farm toolkit for curbing methane emissions?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/535961/country-life-what-could-be-in-the-farm-toolkit-for-curbing-methane-emissions?ref=goodoil.news) **Greg Hurrell (BusinessDesk):** [Rod Carr marks final days at Climate Change Commission](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/editors-picks/rod-carr-marks-final-days-at-climate-change-commission?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk):** [Govt facing embarrassing gas law U-turn](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/law-regulation/govt-facing-embarrassing-gas-law-u-turn?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Noel O’Malley (ODT):** [Don’t even think about it — the answer should be a firm ‘no’](https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/don%E2%80%99t-even-think-about-it-%E2%80%94-answer-should-be-firm-%E2%80%98no%E2%80%99?ref=goodoil.news) **ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY** **Dan Brunskill (Interest):** [OECD says NZ electricity reform needed to tackle ‘feeble’ growth](https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/131127/government-should-consider-breaking-big-energy-companies-drive-down?ref=goodoil.news) **NBR:** [OECD recommends gentailer split](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/oecd-recommends-gentailer-split/?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Paddy Gower (Stuff):** [The house with no power bills, guaranteed](https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360511657/house-no-power-bills-guaranteed?ref=goodoil.news) **Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk):** [Electricity sector warned to sort fuel problems or face the consequences](https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/markets/electricity-sector-warned-to-sort-fuel-problems-or-face-the-consequences?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **TREATY** **David Farrar:** [Indigenous government](https://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2024/12/indigenous%5Fgovernment.html?ref=goodoil.news) **Matthew Hooton (Patreon):** [Submission on Treaty Principles Bill](https://www.patreon.com/posts/submission-on-117529652?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** **Ganesh R Ahirao:** [This repulsive Bill](https://ganeshnana.substack.com/p/this-repulsive-bill) **K Gurunathan (The Post):** [Becoming a citizen without the shackles of colonialism](https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360512362/becoming-citizen-without-shackles-colonialism?ref=goodoil.news) **(paywalled)** # 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