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[The Good Oil] February 2025 Political Poll
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Comment of the Week
Apparently, this is the forward to Ardern’s upcoming book, penned by the woman herself.
OIA: Medsafe Has No Duty of Care to the New Zealand Public
This apparent contradiction raises serious concerns about the integrity of our public health system
Which Sort of People?
Only a populist leader can be trusted to give them what they want – which is, usually, to blow the system up.
Rocky Second Half Ahead for Coalition?
The biggest question mark for the 2026 election isn’t whether National wins a second term: the question is whether New Zealand First is needed to achieve a majority.
Which Waka You In, Bro?
In the culture stakes, the Māori waka is streets ahead of anyone else.
NZ Herald Struggles to Gain Readers’ Trust
Manurewa Marae ‘scoop’ falls between clickbait and journalism.
NZ Politics Daily: 31 January 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards HEALTH Bridie Witton (Stuff): Bribe allegations about NZ vape kits in employee secret recordings Dileepa Fonseka (BusinessDesk): Costello rejects 'premise' of questions around $575,000 contract to Chinese vape company RELX (paywalled) Rachel Thomas (Post): Simeon Brown says health privatisation ‘not my
The Legacy Media Never Learn
NZ First banking much-earned media as the Green immigrant MPs howl in outrage.
The Trump Wind Stirs in Australia
A fresh breeze of freedom is stirring in the Antipodes.
Health Professionals: What’s Your Conscience Telling You?
By addressing these issues head-on and prioritising patient welfare, the medical community can begin to heal divisions and rebuild trust that has been damaged.
Seymour Says Kiwis Are Squeamish About Privatisation
History shows why they lost the appetite.
The Coming Insurance Crisis
You could decide to bear the risk yourself. That’s not silly. Houses burning down are highly unusual events.
You Won’t See This in the Media
Despite being eager to report when we were being called political opportunists and liars, the media are unlikely to run stories on the apology.