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News Briefing: 21 July 2025

News Briefing: 21 July 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards INFRASTRUCTURE Keiller MacDuff (RNZ): 'Announcement of an announcement': Govt accused of recycling projects in $6b infrastructure push RNZ: Govt says billions being spent on infrastructure will create thousands of jobs Bridie Witton (Stuff): Government promises $6b infrastructure blitz will create thousands more

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A Duty to Resist, NZMJ

A Duty to Resist, NZMJ

The editors are confirming their adherence to a political ideology rather than scientific excellence. They confirm that they are more interested in prioritising the work of selected groups and not in whether their research is valuable or not.

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News Briefing: 18 July 2025

News Briefing: 18 July 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT Russell Palmer (RNZ): 'Councils have lacked fiscal discipline’ Local Government Minister says Jonathan Milne Newsroom): Govt to explore sharing GST with councils next year Shanti Mathias (Spinoff): The tension between central and local government bubbles to the surface Sinead Gill (Press/

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This Country Needs Strong Leadership

This Country Needs Strong Leadership

This situation can largely be laid at the door of the current prime minister. Real enthusiasm is lacking. The spark, whereby the good feeling might be lit, is just not there.

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News Briefing: 17 July 2025

News Briefing: 17 July 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards EMPLOYMENT Neil Sands (Law News): Minister adopts Uber’s wish-list when drafting employment law changes, rejects official advice Phil Smith (RNZ): Parliament considering big changes to employment law Lillian Hanly (RNZ): Legislation that lets workers talk about salaries likely to pass into law Rob

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