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Maiki Goes for Flair Over Facts
Maiki Sherman’s chat with the Herald Media Insider was a revelation in itself, although as I work through my critique of her comments, maybe not. In an article which took about a third of a page in column inches Maiki was able to highlight, unintentionally no doubt, everything that
Another Green MP in Trouble
Simon O’Connor Husband, step-father, and longtime student of philosophy and history. Also happen to be a former politician, including chairing New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Committee. onpointnz.substack.com So, another week and another Green MP is in trouble. This time Julie-Anne Genter, who broke the
Off to the Privileges Committee We Go
Speaker Gerry Brownlee has referred the behaviour of Julie Anne Genter to the powerful Privileges Committee, even as the Green Party says her behaviour won’t cost her any jobs. Speaker Gerry Brownlee has referred Green MP Julie Anne Genter to the Privileges Committee after a confrontation in Parliament last
Marsden Point Oil Refinery Will Remain Closed
Mark Freeman An independent initiative to reopen the Marsden Point oil refinery has been voted down by the refinery company’s shareholders. Despite that, the promoters of the initiative say they had positive discussions with members of the board of directors and may have future engagement with them. The annual
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Speaks to Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Christchurch on Saturday and caught up with Chris Lynch. In a wide-ranging interview, they discussed fresh allegations
View from Your Window
**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was a view of the remedial work continuing on the slip at Ruamahunga on the West coast of the
Radio Spectra and Methane
Owen Jennings Owen Jennings is a former ACT MP bassettbrashandhide.com I am old enough to remember getting out of bed at 3.00am on cold mornings to listen to the radio broadcast by Winston McCarthy of the All Blacks playing in South Africa. No TV’s back then. McCarthy’
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ECAN and the Blythe River
Stuart Smith https://stuartsmith.national.org.nz/ As local MP I have had a lot of complaints about the inaccuracies in ECan’s report which led me to write to them seeking an explanation. What is particularly alarming is ECan’s dismissive response to these legitimate grievances. Instead of engaging
The Gloves Are Off
Geoffrey Miller Geoffrey Miller is the Democracy Project’s geopolitical analyst and writes on current New Zealand foreign policy and related geopolitical issues. He has lived in Germany and the Middle East and is a learner of Arabic and Russian. He is currently working on a PhD at the University
