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Simpson told media she was here to support the mayor. She praised his vision during his mayoral term to bring down the council’s budget deficit.
NZ Politics
The Commerce Commission Targets the Supermarkets
Van Heerden said the commission’s preference is for the industry to voluntarily change its practices. “If they don’t, we’ll have to consider our other alternatives.”
An Important Document for NZ to Learn From
America’s children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. In many of the stats NZ is not far behind.
Bob Harvey, Putin and the Lermontov
Today, many of these stories remain unverified, their evidence buried in redacted reports and whispers. But as Harvey’s account reminds us, history is often shaped not only by what happens in the open but by what occurs in the shadows.
Foodstuffs’ Facial Recognition Trial Clears Legal Hurdle
But concerns raised over privacy and discrimination risks.
News Briefing: 6 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Laura Walters and Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Parliament warned of dangerous precedent set by MPs’ suspensions Julia Gabel & Jamie Ensor (Herald): Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debate RNZ: Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori’s Parliamentary Circus: Voters Back the Boot, Labour Sinks with the Ship
Parliament, in the end, enforced its rules and didn’t let Te Pāti Māori keep turning the House into a circus. The three recalcitrant MPs have now been suspended for 21 days. They never turn up anyway, so no one will notice their absence.
A Response to FIANZ’s Press Release on Gaza
This is not only intellectually dishonest – it is corrosive to New Zealand’s diverse and democratic fabric. We call on New Zealanders – especially those in leadership positions – to reject such partial narratives and demand a discourse grounded in facts, integrity, and universal human rights.
Has New Zealand’s A-G Got Too Much Power?
The judiciary must be protected from improper influence. This arises through the separation of judicial power and maintenance of judicial independence. But how does that work if the A-G not only appoints new judges, but also holds six ministerial portfolios, creating a swathe of legislation?
Pride Week Infects 200 New Zealand Schools
This isn’t about hate. It’s about honesty. And if the only way these programmes can survive is by pretending there’s no criticism, lying about protest threats, and dismissing concerned parents as “bigots”, then maybe it’s time they were pulled out of schools altogether.
This Is Daylight Robbery in Hi-Vis
Don’t expect the cone cartel to fold anytime soon. There’s still plenty of gold in them hills and the taxpayer tap’s still flowin’.
The Corporate Welfare for Agribusiness
The agribusiness elite have had their say loudly with this report (which is subtitled “Turning talk into tasks”). It’s time for the rest of New Zealand and our political leaders to assert the public interest.
News Briefing: 5 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Janet Wilson (Post): Labour and National locked in a race to irrelevance (paywalled) Julia Gabel (Herald): Will Te Pāti Māori face the harshest sanctions ever for controversial haka? MP debate continues today Glenn McConnell (Stuff): Will the haka saga end? Historic
New Zealand’s Political Landscape Shifts: NZ First Surges as National and Labour Falter
As NZ navigates this political crossroads, one thing is clear: the electorate is restless and the old guard can no longer take voter loyalty for granted. The rise of NZ First and the left bloc’s resurgence signal a demand for change. Whether the major parties can deliver remains to be seen.