This is edition 2025/10 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
Welcome back. It's 2025 and 20 years since I started writing about politics and anything else that took my fancy. Thank to my VIP members for making this site what it is today. In July we will be having a 20th birthday celebration. Stay tuned for more announcements.
This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
Enjoy!
1. People are leaving because they feel let down
David Seymour
- 🇳🇿 Sometimes New Zealand faces challenges despite its natural beauty and opportunities.
- 🌍 Our country is at a crossroads where policy decisions will shape our future.
- 📜 We can't change our size or history, but we can reform our policies to improve life.
- 💼 Norman Kirk's wisdom still holds true: people need love, shelter, work, and hope.
- 😞 Many feel disillusioned despite hard work and education due to excessive regulations.
- 🏗️ Overregulation hinders progress, from building homes to financial services.
- 🏠 Housing shortages persist due to regulatory hurdles and earthquake policies.
- 💊 Regulatory priorities often neglect essential needs like healthcare and education.
- 📝 The Regulatory Standards Bill aims to increase transparency and accountability.
- 🌱 Reforms promise a brighter future with more productivity and community growth.
