Greenpeace Whinges While Shane Jones Gets On With the Job
New Zealand’s resources are a gift and it’s madness to lock them away while we beg for scraps from overseas. Shane Jones is right to tell the world we’re open for business.
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Luxon’s Leadership Drags National Down as Labour Surges in Latest Poll
The 2026 election is shaping up as a referendum on Luxon’s leadership – and right now he’s losing.
Solving Problems Without the State
What the South Caucasus can teach the West about self-reliance.
News Briefing: 13 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, LOBBYING AND CORRUPTION, PUBLIC SECTOR Kelly Dennett (Post): The academic ruffling feathers in the political lobbying world (paywalled) ODT Editorial: Corroding corruption in NZ (paywalled) Jamie Ensor (Herald): Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, economy top issue for New Zealanders RNZ: Labour leapfrog
New Zealand’s Political Stalemate: National-Led Government Clings to Power, But for How Long?
As the next election looms, National must confront its stagnation and the leadership question surrounding Luxon. Without a bold strategy to reconnect with women, address public pessimism and energize its base, the coalition risks losing its tenuous hold on power.
News Briefing: 12 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Brent Edwards NBR): Constructive political debate still a distant ideal (paywalled) No Right Turn: The problem is the regime, not MMP Marilyn Waring (Spinoff): Why I convened the people’s select committee on pay equity Richard Prebble (Herald): Luxon needs to
New Zealand’s Sanctions Blunder: Virtue-Signalling Over Common Sense
If we’re going to play the sanctions game, let’s at least aim for consistency. Sanction the PFLP for its terror. Cut off UNRWA until it severs ties with Hamas. It’s much easier to target two Israeli ministers. Meanwhile, the US is watching...and they’re not amused.
News Briefing: 11 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION Eva Corlett (Guardian): New Zealand government sued over ‘dangerously inadequate’ emissions reduction plan Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’ No Right Turn: Climate Change: Labour chickening out again Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): We are too
Luxon’s ‘Worthies’ Jab Exposes Climate Elites’ Disconnect
Luxon’s “worthies” jab was spot on. It’s a polite way of saying these academics are out-of-touch elites who think they can lecture a nation into submission. They’re not interested in practical solutions like New Zealand’s methane innovations.
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.