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10 News Stories They Chose Not to Tell You

This is edition 2025/104 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. The Post Profile – Why Lobbyists Are Running Scared

Bryce Edwards

  • 📰 The Post published an extensive profile of The Integrity Institute, highlighting our mission and critics.
  • 🧐 Key findings include critiques of the Government's "Investment Boost" policy and the NBR Rich List.
  • 🌟 Originating from a social orientation, The Integrity Institute challenges political inequality in NZ.
  • 📜 Advocating for lobbying reform, we seek transparency in political influence.
  • 🗣️ Critics from the lobbying industry respond defensively to our efforts, highlighting the need for reform.

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