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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian 25 hour wait drives another ED death – more blood on Simeon Browns hands Sooooo, with new evidence does the NZ Prime Minister finally have an opinion on… OCR rise and the green shoots of recovery myth China missile whataboutasim misses the context Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win are delicious Chlöe Swarbrick’s Tax Revolution: The Policy That Could Change New Zealand My Final Word: State Abuse Survivors Deserve Better WAR AGAIN! Iran’s Funeral vs America’s 250th Birthday – A Tale of two pities Why the Allan Hall miscarriage of Justice should enrage us all and could be…
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  • GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian
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    GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian

    ByIan Powell 10 July 202610 July 2026

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been reported to be considering the Government’s response to an horrific United Nations special investigation into Israel’s approach to Palestinian children in Gaza and its occupied territories on the West Bank of the River Jordan. More on this further below. Released on 18 June the report concluded that Israel was deliberately targeting Palestinian children: Essence of…

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  • 25 hour wait drives another ED death – more blood on Simeon Browns hands

    25 hour wait drives another ED death – more blood on Simeon Browns hands

    Following the death of a person at Waikato ED after. 9 hour wait, another ED death driven by fears of…

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  • Sooooo, with new evidence does the NZ Prime Minister finally have an opinion on bombing an Iranian school?

    Sooooo, with new evidence does the NZ Prime Minister finally have an opinion on bombing an Iranian school?

    Read Luxon’s talking points and how he managed to mangle them into that train-wreck interview… Revealed: The talking points Christopher…

    Read More Sooooo, with new evidence does the NZ Prime Minister finally have an opinion on bombing an Iranian school?Continue

  • OCR rise and the green shoots of recovery myth

    OCR rise and the green shoots of recovery myth

    Analysis: The economy has become Nicola Willis’ political problem ANALYSIS: Nearly a year ago, Nicola Willis stood with Christopher Luxon…

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Setting the Agenda

  • BEN MORGAN: Pacific Update – Discussing geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
    CTF | Featured | Most Recent Blogs | Setting the Agenda

    BEN MORGAN: Pacific Update – Discussing geo-political and military activity in the Pacific

    ByBen Morgan 6 July 20266 July 2026

    Sino-Japanese tension and Japan’s rise as a military power This week, China issued a warning to Japanese Coast Guard vessels operating in the East China Sea.[i] A small incident that highlights ongoing Sino-Japanese diplomatic tension. Sino-Japanese rivalry is becoming a…

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  • So the Orcs Have Given In and Conservation Lands Are Safe?

    So the Orcs Have Given In and Conservation Lands Are Safe?

    ByAllan Alach 26 June 202626 June 2026

    Yesterday Minister of ‘Conservation’ Tama Potaka announced that he will be: ‘removing a controversial clause in a proposed law that…

    Read More So the Orcs Have Given In and Conservation Lands Are Safe?Continue

  • The Government of Orcs Want to Sell Our Precious Conservation Lands

    The Government of Orcs Want to Sell Our Precious Conservation Lands

    ByAllan Alach 24 June 202624 June 2026

    I’m sure you are well aware of the bill going through the parliament process that will allow the government to…

    Read More The Government of Orcs Want to Sell Our Precious Conservation LandsContinue

  • We Warned You About Erica Stanford

    We Warned You About Erica Stanford

    ByAllan Alach 22 June 202622 June 2026

    Many articles have been written about the nefarious deeds of Erica Stanford, and her take over of education, based on…

    Read More We Warned You About Erica StanfordContinue

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Deconstructing the Headlines

  • China missile whataboutasim misses the context

    China missile whataboutasim misses the context

    ByMartyn Bradbury 10 July 2026

    There is a lot of ‘whataboutasim’ over China launching a missile into the Pacific. ‘BUT WHAT ABOUT AMERICA’ they scream. Easy tiger. It’s context isn’t it? America test fire in well established zones that are well warned in advance. China test fired into the South Pacific AFTER Australia and Fiji…

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  • Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win are delicious

    Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win are delicious

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 202610 July 2026

    Oh, this is wonderful… Chris Trotter’s dire warning of a centre-left election win. pic.twitter.com/Cg7cgDKejG — The Platform NZ (@theplatform_nz) July 7, 2026 …Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win is delicious. Chris represents Culture War Boomers who disappeared down rabbit holes over Covid lockdown. Without…

    Read More Chris Trotter’s Culture War Boomer tears over a Left wing election win are deliciousContinue

  • WAR AGAIN! Iran’s Funeral vs America’s 250th Birthday – A Tale of two pities

    WAR AGAIN! Iran’s Funeral vs America’s 250th Birthday – A Tale of two pities

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    Wait, it’s war again?  US conducting new strikes in Iran after Trump said ceasefire is ‘over’ More US strikes: The US has launched more strikes against Iran“to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said. Iranian media reported explosions near…

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  • Why the Allan Hall miscarriage of Justice should enrage us all and could be the tip of the iceberg

    Why the Allan Hall miscarriage of Justice should enrage us all and could be the tip of the iceberg

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    ‘An unforgivable miscarriage of justice’ – police officers accused of withholding vital evidence in Alan Hall case The behaviour of two police officers accused of obstructing justice by withholding vital evidence in an investigation which led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in the 1980s – has been described…

    Read More Why the Allan Hall miscarriage of Justice should enrage us all and could be the tip of the icebergContinue

  • Dear National, ACT and NZF voters – your climate denial can be burnt and drowned 

    Dear National, ACT and NZF voters – your climate denial can be burnt and drowned 

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    Dear National, ACT and NZF voters, how are you doing? Just wanted to check in with y’all because things have gotta be tough. It must be very hard for those of you who are climate deniers right now. Ask the South Island if they think climate change is a hoax…

    Read More Dear National, ACT and NZF voters – your climate denial can be burnt and drowned Continue

  • ASB claims green shoots of recovery yet ignore climate change? Are the Banks deniers?

    ASB claims green shoots of recovery yet ignore climate change? Are the Banks deniers?

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 20269 July 2026

    The latest ASB Predictions claiming the green shoots of recovery are back because Trump’s self-inflicted Iran fiasco is supposedly over, but we’ve been told by the free market cheerleaders we call journalists that the economy is about to bloom for about 4 years now. What I find extraordinary about the…

    Read More ASB claims green shoots of recovery yet ignore climate change? Are the Banks deniers?Continue

  • Winston intends to disenfranchise 700 000 permanent residents voters – those voters should punish NZF at the ballot box

    Winston intends to disenfranchise 700 000 permanent residents voters – those voters should punish NZF at the ballot box

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 202610 July 2026

    NZ First unbelievably wants to purge 700 000 permanent residents of the right to vote. Permanent residents who have spent…

    Read More Winston intends to disenfranchise 700 000 permanent residents voters – those voters should punish NZF at the ballot boxContinue

  • If I called upon people to firebomb National Party electorate offices, how quickly would the cops be on my doorstep?

    If I called upon people to firebomb National Party electorate offices, how quickly would the cops be on my doorstep?

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    Bishop Brian Tamaki recently urged his angry followers to purge Muslim, Sikh and Hindu kiwis from NZ and to turn…

    Read More If I called upon people to firebomb National Party electorate offices, how quickly would the cops be on my doorstep?Continue

  • Hand of Trump – why World Cup matters and why this one has failed miserably

    Hand of Trump – why World Cup matters and why this one has failed miserably

    ByMartyn Bradbury 8 July 20268 July 2026

    I’m not a big Sports person. Don’t get me wrong. I am in awe of their physical skill, I think…

    Read More Hand of Trump – why World Cup matters and why this one has failed miserablyContinue

  • Te Puaruruhau – The name Family Court parents dreaded

    Te Puaruruhau – The name Family Court parents dreaded

    ByMartyn Bradbury 8 July 2026

    I first heard of Te Puaruruhau in 2015 while I was near the end of a brutal 5 year Family…

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  • Ummm Ani O’Brien takes givealittle to new lengths

    Ummm Ani O’Brien takes givealittle to new lengths

    ByMartyn Bradbury 8 July 2026

    Ummmmm. Ok. So well know Right Wing Hate Troll Influencer, Ani O’Brien, has just come out with a gifealittle fund…

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Media Watch

  • Chlöe Swarbrick’s Tax Revolution: The Policy That Could Change New Zealand
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    Chlöe Swarbrick’s Tax Revolution: The Policy That Could Change New Zealand

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins The Bradbury Group to discuss the Green Party’s new economic policy, wealth tax proposals, tax reform, corporate taxation, homelessness, climate change, artificial intelligence, and why she believes New Zealand needs a completely different economic…

    Read More Chlöe Swarbrick’s Tax Revolution: The Policy That Could Change New ZealandContinue

  • My Final Word: State Abuse Survivors Deserve Better

    My Final Word: State Abuse Survivors Deserve Better

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    This week, Martyn examines the passing of the Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill and asks whether justice has truly been delivered for survivors of abuse in state care. Despite recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry calling for…

    Read More My Final Word: State Abuse Survivors Deserve BetterContinue

  • MEDIAWATCH: The double standards of NZ Political Journalism against Labour

    MEDIAWATCH: The double standards of NZ Political Journalism against Labour

    ByMartyn Bradbury 9 July 2026

    You really have to question the double standards of political journalism in NZ. ACT have resurrect their Thanos small Government doom plan where David Seymour snaps his fingers and makes half the functioning State disappear. Labour got attacked for their…

    Read More MEDIAWATCH: The double standards of NZ Political Journalism against LabourContinue

  • The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Mike Smith + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki

    The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Mike Smith + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki

    ByThe Daily Blog 7 July 20268 July 2026

    A Marxist, the Leader of the Labour Party,  an Environmental Activist, a Māori broadcaster, the President of the Māori Party and the new Editor of The Post all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do…

    Read More The Bradbury Group with Chris Hipkins, Mike Smith + Political Panel: Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew TukakiContinue

  • WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The next political generation of Māori leaders

    WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The next political generation of Māori leaders

    ByMartyn Bradbury 6 July 20266 July 2026

    This election will be very close, but there is a next political generation of Māori leaders who are poised to make enormous impacts in the next Government if National, ACT and NZF lose. Green Candidate for Waiariki – Tania Waikato: Tania is a remarkable candidate…

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TDB: Left News
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  • NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • Rehearsals held to test 'intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • Friday's Early Bird: Top News; Scoops; Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-10 By Bernard Hickey
  • Lower Hutt locals' relieved as new motorway deprioritised
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • The Weekly Hoon: Downplaying climate scenarios; China's sabre-rattling & Chris Bishop's RONS U-turn
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-10 By Bernard Hickey
  • New Zealand to consider joining Ocean of Peace Alliance alongside Fiji and Australia
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • Join us at 5pm for this week's Hoon
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-10 By Bernard Hickey
  • Government backs down from banning crypto ATMs
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • Coalition holds majority in latest Taxpayers' Union Poll
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • The way we run the economy isn't working
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-10 By Bernard Hickey
  • NZ First haven: Former MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie latest to make the jump
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • 'Phased approach' essential for Roads of National Significance delivery - Bishop
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-10 By admin
  • Police powers law to be tweaked, implementation delayed
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-09 By admin
  • Timaru solar installer says proposed policies not enough of an incentive
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-07-09 By admin
  • Thursday's Early Bird: Top News; Scoops; Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes; Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-09 By Bernard Hickey
  • Wednesday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-08 By Bernard Hickey
  • Tuesday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-07 By Bernard Hickey
  • The Govt's housing cuts come home to roost
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-06 By Bernard Hickey
  • Monday's Early Bird: Scoops, Deep-Dives; My Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-06 By Bernard Hickey
  • Saturday's Early Bird: Top News, Scoops, Picks n' Mixes, Front Pages & Cartoons
    The Kaka with Bernard Hickey Date: 2026-07-04 By Bernard Hickey
  • Chris Hedges: America’s Suicide Pact
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-05-13 By corinna barnard
  • Zohran Mamdani Is Right to Condemn West Bank Land Sales
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Ben Burgis
  • The Unraveling of Nehru’s Vision for India
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-05-13 By Consortiumnews.com
  • The Democratic Candidate Closely Tied to Crypto and Big Tech
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Katya Schwenk
  • An ICE Surveillance Vendor Is Misleading the Public
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Katya Schwenk
  • Palestine Action Barrister Wins Appeal in UK Contempt Case
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-05-13 By corinna barnard
  • Taking a Good, Long Look Into Elon Musk and “Muskism”
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Ben Tarnoff
  • Big Tech’s Cross-Border Abuses Demand an International Response
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Nandita Shivakumar
  • Disney Is Encouraging and Exploiting the Rise of “Kidults”
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-05-13 By Ryan Zickgraf
  • Want the hard numbers? Here’s the budget at a glance
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Bernard Keane
  • What made my jaw drop and eyes pop this budget? The ‘Mad Max’ scenario 
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Jason Murphy
  • What secret budget items are ‘not for publication’?
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Jack Callil
  • E-bikes and strawberries: The weirdest things we spotted in the budget
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Jason Murphy
  • Labor has a spending addiction. But at least it’s shaking off some timidity
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Bernard Keane
  • Finally, some changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. They may not be enough to shift the dial on housing
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Jason Murphy
  • This budget, Labor grapples with the politics of pain in a world gone populist
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Bernard Keane
  • PATRICK LAWRENCE: Epic Desperation
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-05-13 By corinna barnard
  • Israel Accuses The New York Times Of Antisemitic Journalism, And Other Notes
    Source: Caitlin Johnstone Date: 2026-05-13 By Caitlin Johnstone
  • Labor’s gambling plan snuck out on budget day, ANU gets framed, and Julie goes jogging
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Cochon Truffier
  • Tim Wilson will ‘never, ever, ever’ be treasurer
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-05-13 By Rachel Withers
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TDB: Top NZ Political Podcasts
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  4. MATA with Mihi Forbes Audience: 36,333
  5. LOCKED OUT with Craig Renney Audience: 4,400
  6. The Vinny Eastwood Show Audience: xx,xxx
  7. BHN – BIG HAIRY NEWS with Pat and Chewie Audience: 3,533
  8. THE BRADBURY GROUP with Martyn Bradbury Audience: 4,600
  9. PENNY MARIE NZ Audience: 4,000
  10. Cross Party Lines with Phil Goff & Christopher Finlayson Audience: 4,000
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  • Second Annual Keith Locke Memorial Debate Focuses On The Free Speech Debate

    Second Annual Keith Locke Memorial Debate Focuses On The Free Speech Debate

    ByThe Daily Blog 1 July 2026

    Moot: That ‘Hate speech laws threaten Free Speech’ Place Law School 9 Eden Cres Central Auckland Date Thursday 2 July…

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Daily Gallery

  • OPEN MIC THURSDAY 9th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    OPEN MIC THURSDAY 9th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    ByThe Daily Blog 9 July 2026

    FACT OF THE DAY: The tallest tree in the world is a Coast Redwood in California named Hyperion, standing over 380 feet tall. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers…

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  • Open Mic WEDNESDAY 8th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    Open Mic WEDNESDAY 8th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    ByThe Daily Blog 8 July 2026

    FACT OF THE DAY: Australia is wider than the Moon. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Donald Rumsfeld. Love him or hate him, you’ve gotta admit: a lot of people hate him.” ― Jon Stewart POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY: Red…

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Guest Blogs & Sponsored Posts

  • GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian

    GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Destroying the essence of Palestinian

    ByIan Powell 10 July 202610 July 2026

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been reported to be considering the Government’s response to an horrific United Nations special investigation…

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  • GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health Minister ‘purges’ regulatory health practitioner authorities for carrying out their statutory function

    GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health Minister ‘purges’ regulatory health practitioner authorities for carrying out their statutory function

    ByThe Daily Blog 3 July 2026

    Dr Dylan Mordaunt is a vocationally registered specialist in medical administration, paediatrics and clinical genetics. In recent months he has…

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  • GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health target politics versus clinical prioritisation

    GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Health target politics versus clinical prioritisation

    ByIan Powell 24 June 202624 June 2026

    It isn’t often that smaller provincial newspapers break revealing health stories. They struggle with fewer resources to call upon and…

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  • GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – When opportunity knocks for the Opportunity Party?

    GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – When opportunity knocks for the Opportunity Party?

    ByIan Powell 21 June 202621 June 2026

    Opportunity Knocks’ is a British television and radio talent show that first began in 1949. It provided a platform to…

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The Bradbury Group

Chris Hipkins on China, Trump and New Zealand’s changing political landscape

Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins joins Martyn Bradbury to discuss China’s missile test in the Pacific, New Zealand’s independent foreign policy, NZ First’s latest policies and the state of the economy. Plus, environmental activist Mike Smith examines the Government’s environmental record before a political panel featuring Matthew Hooton, John Tamihere and Matthew Tukaki debates the week’s biggest political stories.

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Raw News

  • Open Mic FRIDAY 10th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    Open Mic FRIDAY 10th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

    ByThe Daily Blog 10 July 2026

    FACT OF THE DAY: It rains diamonds on Jupiter and Saturn due to extreme atmospheric pressures. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “A city’s only ever three hot meals away from anarchy.” ― Alastair Reynolds, POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY: Forests…

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  • Airstrike On Gaza Tent Marks Fourth Palestinian Child Killed In Six Days By Israeli Forces – Save The Children

    Airstrike On Gaza Tent Marks Fourth Palestinian Child Killed In Six Days By Israeli Forces – Save The Children

    ByThe Daily Blog 10 July 2026

    Four Palestinian children have reportedly been killed and several injured by Israeli forces over the past six days, including a 10 year old in a tent in Gaza today, said Save the Children. The child rights organisation called once again…

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  • Transport plan more pipe dream than pipeline – Greens

    Transport plan more pipe dream than pipeline – Greens

    ByThe Daily Blog 10 July 2026

    The Government’s Major Transport Projects Pipeline, released today, shows billions of dollars of mega-roads still unfunded with no timeframe for when many will ever be built. “After years of pressure to front up on how it would pay for its…

    Read More Transport plan more pipe dream than pipeline – GreensContinue

  • National’s transport promises hit reality – Labour

    National’s transport promises hit reality – Labour

    ByThe Daily Blog 10 July 2026

    Christopher Luxon’s Government has finally admitted National’s transport programme isn’t fully funded. “The Government has released a list showing many of their flagship projects are still years away, with some only proceeding ‘as funding becomes available,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi…

    Read More National’s transport promises hit reality – LabourContinue

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