The Political Horse Race Tightens: Taxpayers’ Union Poll Drops a Truth Bomb
Curia’s given us a clear picture: it’s a two-horse race, but the finish line is anyone’s guess. One thing’s for sure – come election day, it’s going to be a hell of a fight.
NZ Politics
Why Is NZ Still Funding This?
Other countries have acted. The United States, Germany, the European Union, and Canada have all suspended or reconsidered their UNRWA funding after learning of staff participation in terrorism and systemic antisemitic indoctrination. New Zealand, meanwhile, is standing still.
In Today’s NZ, the Enigma Code Would’ve Never Been Cracked
Why? Because the smartest and hardest working are being shafted by dummies.
One News Exclusive: Red Folder Found, Story Still Missing
Viewers aren’t rejecting the news. They’re rejecting being treated like mugs.
ACT’s Opposition to Social Media Ban a Win for Common Sense
It will be particularly interesting to see whether Peters, known for his populist instincts and defence of individual freedoms, chooses to join ACT in opposing the bill.
News Briefing: 8 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PAY EQUITY, EMPLOYMENT Janet Wilson (Post): National blows up its support from women with pay equity debacle (paywalled) Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Under urgency, without basic paperwork, the Govt moves to change workers’ rights (paywalled) Marc Daalder (Newsroom): National grins and bears it as Act
The Roy Morgan Poll: National’s Slide Continues, Minor Parties Surge and a Tight Race Looms
The coalition’s 49 per cent is a fragile foundation and a two to three per cent swing could hand the opposition the keys to power. Labour, despite its own challenges, is within striking distance, and a stumble by National – another policy misstep or leadership wobble – could prove fatal.
Parents It’s Time to Wake Up
Sex education experts? Tabby Besley (InsideOut) and Tracey Clelland (Beyond The Birds and Bees) were interviewed, along with Penny Marie from Let Kids Be Kids, on 1News recently about the RSE refresh.
Private Profiles and Public Paychecks
What exactly is being shielded from public view? If an MP’s official communications channels are closed off, it undermines public trust and the principle that elected representatives should be visible and accessible to their constituents.
Retail Crime Is Under-Reported by 40%
Retail NZ is urging all businesses to report every incident to police, regardless of the scale.
A Half Truth Is a Whole Lie!
Under Luxon’s leadership, National are now burning their political capital at a prodigious rate! For me and many others the gauge is hovering just outside the red sector and the big E!
Trump Hits Back Against the Movie Industry
The NZ movie industry has been hit with 100% tariffs, a month after Nats announced its billion dollar subsidies would continue.
News Briefing: 7 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PAY EQUITY, EMPLOYMENT Luke Malpass (Post): Pay equity slashing a sub-plot in a much larger game (paywalled) Jo Moir (RNZ): Pay equity changes: Two sides of the coalition brought out Glenn McConnell (Stuff): Five things you need to know about the surprise pay equity