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News Briefing: 29 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards LOCAL GOVERNMENT Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Tory Whanau bows out of Wellington mayoral race Giles Dexter (RNZ): Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race Catherine McGregor (Spinoff): Tory Whanau’s withdrawal upends race for Wellington mayor Emma Ricketts (Stuff): Tory Whanau drops out of Wellington’s
Can New Zealand Avoid Kleptocracy?
If we don’t decisively act now, New Zealand risks becoming another cautionary tale of how complacency turns democracy into kleptocracy.
News Briefing: 28 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards DEFENCE, ANZAC DAY Matthew Hooton (Herald): How military training could transform NZ society (paywalled) RNZ: Government set to fight latest legal battle in Agent Orange case Stewart Sowman-Lund (Sunday Star Times): Millions paid out for Defence redundancies amid multibillion-dollar boost (paywalled) RNZ:
China’s Hissy Fit Over NZ MPs Visiting Taiwan: None of Your Bloody Business, Beijing
The sheer gall of China whining about this is laughable. They’ve got no business meddling in our affairs, yet here they are clutching their pearls because our politicians dared to set foot in Taipei.
Nicole McKee’s Fight Against the Failing Gun Registry: A Battle for Common Sense
McKee’s broader agenda, including her push for limited access to military-style semi-automatic firearms (MSSAs) under strict conditions, reflects her commitment to balancing public safety with the rights of responsible gun owners.
The Truth About ‘Public’ Education
State control under the left has not been silent or subtle and this has provoked the recent backlash.
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)
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.
This Is a Warning
Comedy plays a more important role in society: the ability to bring people together. Nothing brings people together like laughter.
News Briefing: 23 April 2025
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards ENVIRONMENT Lillian Hanly (RNZ): Court case against big NZ polluters remains focused after ruling Andrea Vance (Post): Court throws out ‘attempt to delay’ climate case (paywalled) Farah Hancock (RNZ): Why some of our biggest exporters are worried about the Gene Technology Bill Glenn McConnell
Winston Peters Drops a Truth Bomb on Woke Nonsense
This bill won’t just protect women’s spaces or ensure fair sports – it’s a line in the sand. It says New Zealand won’t bow to ideology over truth. Peters is betting that Kiwis value reality over rainbow dogma, and he’s right.