This is edition 2025/16 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Ditching regulations will favour the wealthy
Bryce Edwards
- 📰 The Integrity Institute introduces its first "Integrity Briefing" newsletter, replacing the previous "NZ Politics Daily."
- 🏛️ The Regulatory Standards Bill, championed by the Act Party, aims to favor business interests by prioritizing property rights over public welfare.
- 💼 Critics argue the bill could hinder public-interest legislation and lead to regulatory paralysis.
- 💰 The focus on compensating property owners affected by regulations raises concerns about prioritizing profits over societal well-being.
- 🌍 The bill reflects ongoing neoliberal efforts to deregulate, despite past failures and lessons from market failures in various sectors.