What Next for the NZ Medical Council?
The MCNZ has given itself two headaches: the first is erosion of trust in the NZ medical industry and the second is the growth of its competition in the form of natural and alternative medicines and practices.
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Our Education Needs a Huge Improvement
The need for change is obvious but is there true political will?
NZ Politics Daily: 21 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT, CABINET RESHUFFLE Luke Malpass (Post): The political year is kicking off: here’s what to expect (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): What will Christopher Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week? (paywalled) Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On The Rise Of
This Will Fix Luxon’s Poll Ratings
There is a solution to help Christopher Luxon, but will he grasp it?
How Many New Doctors Will We Need if This Bill Is Passed?
According to current scientific assessments it is not safe or effective. We just have one parting question for Minister Collins. Did she do her homework?
SOS: Have Your Say
The only way to safeguard our freedoms is to remain informed and engaged.
They Are All Defending the Indefensible
Or how Brown Town thinks they’re allowed to discriminate.
Voters Send a Double Edged Sword
Luxon’s increasing vitriol smacks of a personal preference taking precedence over the wishes of the majority of centre-right voters.
NZ Politics Daily: 20 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards CABINET RESHUFFLE Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Luxon tries to head off ‘vibecession’ with major reshuffle Jo Moir (RNZ): PM's portfolio reshuffle leaves Cabinet top heavy Rachel Thomas (Post): Why Dr Shane Reti didn't work as National’s health minister (paywalled) Bill
State of the Nation 2025
That government agencies are effectively thumbing their noses at official directives and getting away with it without consequences is totally unacceptable. Until the coalition confronts and defeats this ‘enemy within’, their own policy platform remains largely ineffective.
This Has Been Another Unfortunate Experiment
Before the introduction of blockers, around 80 per cent of young children with gender dysphoria would grow out of it naturally, typically becoming gay, lesbian or bisexual adults. So, how can medical professionals be sure a child is trans? There is no objective test.
Why Evidence and Your Voice Matter
Rethinking puberty blockers. Feedback closes on 20 January.
NZ Politics Daily: 17 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, GOVERNMENT Derek Cheng (Herald): Hand-picked by Judith Collins: The former National minister and the governance job he had no ‘significant’ experience for (paywalled) Henry Cooke: David Seymour's subtle powerplay Gordon Campbell (Scoop): On More Threats To Democracy From David Seymour David