Why the Platform Decision Gets It Wrong
A statutory misadventure dressed up as purposive interpretation
Media
How Chris Luxon Is Using His Wife to Save His Political Skin
Are we witnessing organic ‘feel good’ stories about the PM’s wife? Or is it something else? And why does the NZ media call her our ‘First Lady’?
Coalition friction is MMP working, not failing. Labour is the real opposition vacuum
The next election will test whether New Zealanders prefer messy delivery with real trade-offs or polished irrelevance. Right now, only one side is offering the former.
One Nation Can’t Afford to Hand Free Kicks to the Left
Allowing obvious dickheads to slip through candidate vetting isn’t good enough.
The Podium of Truth Is Wobbling
The truth would emerge eventually, and media is finally asking questions. And those who deceived us must be held accountable.
It Seems the BSA Is Ideologically Compromised
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) decision to include online broadcasting under its jurisdiction is an overreach, ideological, but also part of a global push to control speech.
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[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
The Last Post
The Post, which is already only a ghostly echo of what it used to be, will fade away. Moving to Christchurch won’t save it and anyone who says it will is either in denial or dishonest.
Lack of Trust and Reason Why
Today’s left-leaning newspapers scribblers and broadcasting dribblers need to keep in mind the sage advice coming from the Acumen Edelman barometer. But, in reality, how likely is that?
Face of the Day
A notice posted to the NZX announced Grenon had acquired 1,780,123 shares for $1.984m – meaning he now has more than 19.90 per cent of the company.
Even the Wessi Are Turning to AFD
And it’s time to play our favourite legacy media drinking game.
[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.