PM Says Government Could’ve Better Communicated Hate Speech Proposals
Related
The Justice Department Indicts the Ministry of Love
To avoid ending up on the Hate List, people watch their words, meaning they watch their thoughts. If we accept the premise that we want to stamp out hate, we acquiesce in this erosion of our freedom of thought, which is ultimately an erosion of our very humanity.
The Scarf, the Activist & the Media
A critical analysis: why NZ Herald’s keffiyeh story on Davien Gray is NOT what it seems.
So the Media Lawyers Up
The chilling effect is coming from inside the house. I received a legal letter this week too.
The Government Failed and So Now?
They failed at Bondi so they are punishing the people.
Latest
Quick Hit – Government Gives Councils Amalgamation Ultimatum – Fast-Track Local Government Reform Accelerates
🔴 VIP EARLY ACCESS Rapid Intelligence Briefing (6 May 2026 | The Good Oil – Political Intelligence | Confidence: High | Urgency: Elevated) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The coalition has issued a three-month ultimatum to councils to produce amalgamation plans or face government-imposed restructuring, paired with fast-track RMA and local government reform. This is the most direct
Good Oil General Debate
Please read our rules before you start commenting on The Good Oil to avoid a temporary or permanent ban.
Face of the Day
Neil Finn’s assistant confirmed to RNZ the musician had purchased Edinburgh Castle, which neighbours his existing Roundhead Studios.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… fillip (verb, noun) - verb 1a: to suddenly and forcibly straighten (a finger curled up against the thumb) as a way of gesturing or striking b: to strike or tap by filliping 2: to project quickly by or as if by filliping 3: stimulate noun