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Faces of the Day

Faces of the Day

At the end of last year, there were 1378 public charging points – about one for every 84 EVs (fully electric and plug-in hybrid), Chris Bishop said. The government is targeting 10,000 by 2030, so there would be one charging point for 40 EVs.

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Six Major Reasons to Oppose Road Pricing

Six Major Reasons to Oppose Road Pricing

They are planning to take you on ‘a journey’ into a society with more surveillance and more taxes. The select committee is receiving feedback on the current bill until 27 April 2025. This is an opportunity to let central government know your concerns and show the determination of the opposition.

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NZ First Is Distracted

NZ First Is Distracted

I’d prefer the government spend the next 18 months getting its books in order, reducing spending and borrowing and slashing bloody regulations!

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The Silent Anzac Day of 2020

The Silent Anzac Day of 2020

How could it be? Anzac Day was about courage, looking death in the face and doing one’s duty without regard for personal safety. How had we come to this strange place where all that mattered was saving one’s own life from a trifling threat and it was a virtue to leave the vulnerable to die alone?

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News Briefing: 24 April 2025

News Briefing: 24 April 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards WINSTON PETERS’ RNZ INTERVIEW, MEDIA Soumya Bhamidipati (RNZ): PM will not step in over Peters' comments in RNZ interview Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Politicians have a right to complain about media, but Winston Peters crossed a line (paywalled) Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk ZB): Winston&

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The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 3 – Ani O'Brien

The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 3 – Ani O'Brien

In ep 3 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks with Ani O’Brien—political commentator and founding Free Speech Union member. They discuss rainbow politics, death threats, climate warriors, Treaty principles, cancel culture, and more. No filters, no fluff.

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