This is edition 2025/71 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. Oxford’s shameful decision to honour Jacinda Ardern
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- 🎓 It's disappointing that Jacinda Ardern, a controversial figure in New Zealand politics, is set to receive an honorary degree from Oxford University.
- 🌍 Many New Zealanders criticize Ardern's leadership, especially her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout.
- 🏠 The housing crisis worsened under Ardern's government, with skyrocketing prices and increasing homelessness.
- 🕊️ Despite initial praise for her response to the Christchurch mosque shootings, Ardern's leadership faced significant criticism for failing to address deeper societal issues.
- 🎖️ Oxford's decision to honor Ardern raises questions about its standards and criteria for leadership excellence.
- 💔 New Zealanders feel let down by Ardern's tenure, making Oxford's decision seem disconnected from reality and disrespectful to those affected.
