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An Inquiry Into the Conflicts of Interest
The findings of this investigation could pressure ministers to finally adopt stricter conflict-of-interest regulations, offering the public a greater assurance that development projects reflect shared national values rather than the priorities of a powerful few.
NZ Politics Daily: 4 November 2024
Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards MIKE KING, MENTAL HEALTH Jenna Lynch (Stuff): Analysis: PM should have heeded his own advice not to politicise mental health Jesse Mulligan: What did Mike King actually say? Steve Braunias (Newsroom): The Secret Diary of .. Mike King Martyn Bradbury (Daily Blog): Groan – In defence
You Missed the Point: It Sailed Right over Your Head
Heather du Plessis-Allan has had a rare shocker. Everyone is entitled to an off day now and then and her column in the tatty rag the NZ Herald was just such an off event.
Candace Bad, Avi Bad, Mongols Fine
It is utterly absurd. But that’s where we are at: a place where activists protest people coming to speak, but are silent over criminal bikie gangs sending people here.
NZ Politics Daily: 1 November 2024
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Face of the Day
“How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden,” Trump said from the passenger seat.
The Woke Train Has Barely Left
We are not even close to peak woke. All attempts to convince or persuade Americans to rein in wokeness are futile.
NZ Politics Daily: 31 October 2024
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Kiwis Don’t Trust the News Media Either
Jeff Bezos has written about some significant changes he is forcing on the Washington Post. It is a lesson in what needs to happen in NZ media.
Is This a Developing Disaster for Health?
Overall, the commission calls for urgent action in all countries to reduce gambling harm using a public health approach. This means that protection of the health and wellbeing of the population must be given priority over commercial interests.