Labour’s weekend conference signals one thing: National-lite
“We can’t say yes to everything.” Edwards says this is Labour managing expectations “downward at industrial scale”.
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‘The fever has broken’: teacher says gender ideology is losing its grip in schools
“Somewhere, a badge is losing its lustre.”
Asian hornet threat exposes cracks in NZ’s biosecurity – and the window to act is shrinking
Summarised by Centrist The discovery of multiple Asian yellow-legged hornet queens and nests across Glenfield...
X account suspended after political commentary flagged
A New Zealand media watchdog says X erased his channel without warning, evidence or a single human review.
Schools face political pressure over Treaty clause repeal, MPs and advocacy groups say
“Unions are standing over principals and school boards pressuring them to sign their anti-govt pledge."
Labour moves into campaign mode and turns on Te Pāti Māori
“I know Māori voters want a change of government at the next election..."
The real price of Seymour’s red tape reforms
"A three-dollar payoff is a pretty decent return.”
Why New Zealand keeps announcing megaprojects that never get built
“New Zealand’s political history is littered with abandoned and stalled megaprojects.”
Bryce Edwards responds to Richard Prebble’s critique of his integrity reporting
“If we only call it corruption when a law is broken, we let a vast amount of unethical behaviour off the hook.”
Government outlines plan to replace regional councillors with new mayor-led boards
Legislation is expected to be introduced mid-2026.
Luxon talks 2050 while voters worry about Thursday
Voters are being asked to sacrifice today for a retirement decades away.
Business groups urge government to replace surcharge ban with capped fees
“Our members are strongly opposed to a ban because it pushes costs onto all customers in non-transparent ways.”
Groups challenge proposed Auckland homelessness ban as government weighs move-on powers
But homelessness surged when the Greens held the portfolio.