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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.
Winning the Cool Kids Over
We must meet the people where they are. Few of us like the fact that everything is either mandatory or banned. It’s an anger and frustration that we can convert into excitement.
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.
News Briefing: 6 June 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR Laura Walters and Marc Daalder (Newsroom): Parliament warned of dangerous precedent set by MPs’ suspensions Julia Gabel & Jamie Ensor (Herald): Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debate RNZ: Proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs