This is edition 2025/210 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
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1. Stanford Redeems Herself With Reverse Ferret
Graham Adams
- 🦦 Reverse Ferret: Erica Stanford made a dramatic policy shift, reversing her stance on removing the Treaty clause from the Education and Training Act (2020).
- ⚖️ Political Backlash: Her decision sparked a firestorm from Māori activists and left-wing groups, while National supporters were largely supportive.
- 🏫 School Protests: Over 400 schools have pledged to continue adhering to Treaty obligations, creating a public display of opposition to Stanford’s changes.
- 📝 Stanford's Defence: She argued that the focus should be on improving Māori educational outcomes rather than enforcing Treaty obligations on school boards.
- 📊 Education Gains: Stanford has shown progress in raising student achievements, including a significant increase in reading targets for primary students.
- 🏆 Boosted Credentials: Despite the controversy, Stanford’s bold political manoeuvre has enhanced her reputation among the centre-right and positioned her for greater political success.
