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News Briefing: 30 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards RMA, ENVIRONMENT Lillian Hanly and Giles Dexter (RNZ): Farmers hail end of 'unworkable' RMA, Greens say changes dismantle protections Jamie Ensor and Julia Gabel (Herald): Major proposed changes to Resource Management Act outlined for freshwater, infrastructure, farming Russell Palmer (RNZ): Sweeping RMA
RMA Reform: Finally Slaying the Bureaucratic Beast That’s Strangled New Zealand
Palmer and Upton’s legacy of economic sabotage has held New Zealand back long enough. These reforms are the first real swing at dismantling their mess. If we get this right, we can unleash the potential of our farmers, builders and miners and build a country where progress isn’t a pipe dream.
Civil Servants Take the Piss with Leaked Crackdown Email – Time to Get Serious
Enough is enough. The civil servants and their media enablers have had their fun. It’s time to remind them who they work for – and it’s not themselves.
News Briefing: 29 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PUBLIC SERVICE RNZ: 'Chilling effect': Union raises concerns over ministers' interference after leaks John Gerritsen (RNZ): Education Ministry asks RNZ to help investigation into leaks - we declined RNZ: Drip, drip, drip: NZ's biggest political leaks Azaria Howell (Herald)
News Briefing: 28 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT Russel Norman (Post): The dangers in the Regulatory Standards Bill (paywalled) Ryan Ward (Newsroom): How the Regulatory Standards Bill could leave taxpayers on the hook Maioha Panapa (Te Ao Māori News): Govt blasted over submission glitch on controversial Regulatory Standards Bill Brent Edwards
Winston Peters Rules Out Labour Coalition, Signals NZ First’s 2026 Campaign Kickoff
Peters’ decision to rule out Hipkins is a calculated move to rally his base and frame the 2026 election as a referendum on Labour’s integrity. Whether this gamble pays off depends on whether voters share his distrust of Labour’s old guard or see his stance as political posturing.
Nuance vs Zealotry
How do we respond to those preferring cheap and quick emotional arguments, as opposed to those seeking more nuance and consideration?
Is It a Boost or Welfare?
Why is a government that preaches tight fiscal management willing to splurge billions on an uncapped corporate tax break?
News Briefing: 27 May 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards PARLIAMENT, URGENCY Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): Can parliamentary urgency and public accountability peacefully coexist? Russell Palmer (RNZ): Pay equity changes: 'People's select committee' formed to gather evidence instead of 'high-flying cliches' Glenn McConnell (Stuff): Former MPs unite for ‘people’
The Good Oil Podcast – Episode 5 – Dr Sheree Trotter
In episode five of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr Sheree Trotter – academic, historian and commentator.
Japan Rides the Censorship Bandwagon
Freedom of expression is a matter much more significant than words.