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Brian Tamaki Calls It Out
Brian Tamaki may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s saying things many are too afraid to voice. While his delivery is blunt, even abrasive, the substance of his message raises real questions about the direction New Zealand is heading.
News Briefing: 26 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, WHĀNAU ORA SPENDING Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira (RNZ): Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka asks for urgent advice after 'electioneering' concerns Julia Gabel (Herald): Tama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme Iti RNZ: NZ First's Shane Jones criticises Whānau
Winston Peters Calls It Like He Sees It, and the Woke Brigade Loses Its Mind
In a world of spineless politicians tiptoeing around feelings, it’s refreshing to see someone who still calls it like he sees it. Unparliamentary? Maybe. Spot on? Absolutely.
Residents Say They Could Do Without Cycleways
In a number of cases these submitters argue that the current number of cyclists they see in the area does not justify the investment, suggesting that the cycleway is unlikely to be well utilised.
NZ Children Need Much Better From the Minister of Education
Eagleman’s book – The Brain: The Story of You – would be a recommended read for the minister.
Stanford Is More Than Just Wrong
She’s dangerous: Erica Stanford’s love affair with co-governance is a political orgasm for the woke – but a national tragedy for the rest of us.
David Seymour’s Social Media Smackdown: The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare
The Regulatory Standards Bill might not be perfect but it’s a step toward cutting the red tape that strangles Kiwi businesses and lives. Seymour’s fighting for a principle – transparency in regulation – that should resonate with anyone tired of bureaucratic overreach.
News Briefing: 25 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Lyric Waiwiri-Smith (Spinoff): Fonterra boss nabbed science and tech advisory role after texting PM Ian Llewellyn (BusinessDesk): Slash and burn or nip and tuck, the fall of the consultants and the rise of central government power (paywalled) RNZ: Whānau Ora
Face of the Day
NZ First minister Shane Jones said New Zealand could no longer afford the ongoing negotiations with the country’s largest iwi after “well beyond $20 million” had been spent on the claim so far.
How Sick Is New Zealand?
New Zealand doesn’t need more AI-run hospitals or a $10 billion digital health overhaul. We need real food, strong bodies, clear minds, and healthy kids raised in fresh air and sunlight.
The Faces Behind the Horror
This is not just a social issue. It’s a moral failure. A cultural rot. A political embarrassment. The state has failed.
The Death of Jennifer Beard
In the long and often manipulated history of narratives, some cases stand out, not because of what is proven, but because of how they are used. One case is the death of Jennifer Beard, a young Australian who was found dead beneath the Haast River bridge in the South Island.
ACC Win for Healthcare Worker Denied Covid Jab Exemption
Despite serious medical concerns Angela was denied an exemption from her second dose. She has now won an ACC claim recognising vaccine-induced injuries and “long Covid”.
Turning a Blind Eye to Child Prostitution
The conversation is dominated by the New Zealand Prostitutes Collective (NZPC), a lobby group whom the government relies on overwhelmingly for information regarding any issue related to prostitution.