Nothing Like a Biography to Remind Us of the Good Times
Jacinda Ardern was the most inept, divisive and polarising prime minister in New Zealand’s history. But she did it with kindness. Isn’t that great...
NZ Politics
News Briefing: 10 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards NBR RICH LIST, INEQUALITY Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): The 2025 NBR Rich List once again shows who runs this country RNZ: New Zealand's Rich Listers climb above $100 billion despite 'tough' times Susan Edmunds (RNZ): NZ's richest
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 6 – Anna McLoughlin
In episode six of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam chats with Anna McLoughlin – a communications expert.
Debate Proves Who to Vote For
The Māori Party will be licking their lips at this scenario because they know that the tail will easily be able to wag the dog.
The Dame’s Book Rewrites History
She remains totally oblivious to (or uncaring about) the damage her policies and draconian Covid rules did.
The Gaps in Our Laws on Covert Recordings
Police said the case did not meet the threshold for prosecution. This highlights the difficulties surrounding existing laws when it comes to non-consensual recording, harassment and image-based harm.
News Briefing: 9 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards TE PĀTI MĀORI 1News: Q+A: Te Pāti Māori won't put off potential Labour voters - Jackson Jamie Ensor (Herald): Labour’s Willie Jackson doesn’t want a ‘war with the Māori Party’ Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Te Pāti Māori haka: A balancing
Willie Jackson’s Delusion: Labour’s Māori Electorate Pipe Dream Is About to Get Smashed
Willie Jackson can tell the Herald he doesn’t want a war but it’s coming whether he likes it or not. Te Pāti Māori’s not here to negotiate a ceasefire; they’re here to win. And when the dust settles, Labour’s going to be left wondering why they didn’t see it coming.
Te Pāti Māori’s Haka Tantrum: A Disgrace to Parliament and a Middle Finger to New Zealanders
Te Pāti Māori’s contempt for parliament is a microcosm of their broader contempt for a unified New Zealand. If they can’t play by the rules, they don’t deserve a seat at the table.
Face of the Day
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.
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.
