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Government will ram through multi-billion gas project that will make climate change worse
We are in such crazy territory now. A massive $1b corporate welfare deal for the Gas industry to produce more climate changing emissions has been framed as a ‘solution’??? Just so we are clear, we will pay for an expensive Gas Plant to aid the four big power providers to avoid real investment into sustainable energy by taxing us to…
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The Heal the Nation Hikoi failure and the impact of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers this election
Really insightful piece over at Waatea over the rise of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers… From Feeds to Whānau:…
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The Trumpian public lynching of Judge Ema Aitken by NZF Goons
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken denies lying, felt pressured to write apology letters after NZ First incident “I did…
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Winston attacking Māori Electorates is the worst level of race baiting
Winston Peters calls for referendum on Māori seats after Peeni Henare loss, Te Pāti Māori behaviour New Zealand First will…
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Education is much more than ‘The basics, done well’.
Is education just about the “three Rs”? A look at Clarence Beeby’s vision, inequality, structured literacy reforms and the future of NZ schooling.
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Some of the crimes of capitalism – share market greed and enrichment
From asset management giants like BlackRock and Vanguard to NZ’s privatised power companies, critics argue shareholder profit is driving inequality, energy hardship and economic risk.
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Luxon’s vision for our children
Waitangi Day speeches are meant to outline not just who we are, but who we are becoming. When the Prime…
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The wilful ignorance of Epstein’s connections with Israeli Intelligence
An examination of the Epstein files, media silence, intelligence-linked power networks, and why accountability continues to be deferred despite mounting evidence.
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Sources
- Roy Morgan — 03/02/2026
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- 1News Verian — 08/12/2025
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Government will ram through multi-billion gas project that will make climate change worse
We are in such crazy territory now. A massive $1b corporate welfare deal for the Gas industry to produce more climate changing emissions has been framed as a ‘solution’??? Just so we are clear, we will pay for an expensive Gas Plant to aid the four big power providers to…
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The Heal the Nation Hikoi failure and the impact of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers this election
Really insightful piece over at Waatea over the rise of Right Wing Māori Social Media Influencers… From Feeds to Whānau: The Rise of Online Content Creators and Why So Many Are Listening It started, as many things do now, on a phone screen. Short videos. Emotional kōrero. A message about…
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The Trumpian public lynching of Judge Ema Aitken by NZF Goons
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken denies lying, felt pressured to write apology letters after NZ First incident “I did not and would not lie.” In an extraordinary brief of evidence, District Court Judge Ema Aitken says she has always acted truthfully and would never try to “minimise” her behaviour….
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Winston attacking Māori Electorates is the worst level of race baiting
Winston Peters calls for referendum on Māori seats after Peeni Henare loss, Te Pāti Māori behaviour New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum to determine the future of the Māori seats in the lead-up to November’s general election. Party leader Winston Peters said in contemporary times, the seats built…
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Willis launches Covid Monetary Kangaroo Court Atlas Network Inquisition due to report back just before election
Government instigates surprise inquiry into Reserve Bank’s $55 billion Covid money-printing binge Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a surprise…
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Labour needs to hold its nerve and keep open any option that beats this terrible Government without needing Winston
Labour leader Chris Hipkins quells claims of internal disagreement over Te Pāti Māori Labour leader Chris Hipkins is dampening down…
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Government’s Climate Denial finally challenged by UK Government
‘High level of interest’: UK ministers questioned Kiwis on climate Senior UK ministers have asked their New Zealand counterparts to…
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Old Zealand vs New Zealand: The 2026 Election Divide
Election 2026 may be decided not by ideology — but by age. Is New Zealand slowly becoming “Old Zealand”? In her latest column, Verity Johnson argues the country feels stalled, ageing and unwilling to confront looming crises. As Election 2026…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN Election 2026: Of course this Government is anti-Māori & anti-Treaty
From the Treaty Principles Bill to co-governance rollbacks, critics argue the Government’s record is anti-Māori and anti-Treaty ahead of Election 2026.
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MEDIAWATCH: Liam Dann finally becomes the Spectre at the Feast
Despite record $80.7b export earnings, New Zealand’s economy remains fragile. Liam Dann’s shift in tone highlights deeper structural concerns.
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The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson & Dita De Boni
1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Co-leader of the Māori Party – Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Political Panel Discussion Simon Wilson – Listener Columnist Matthew Hooton – Political Commentator & NZ Herald Columnist Dita De Boni – Business Journalist Tonight’s Political…
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MEDIAWATCH: Is NZME’s Canadian billionaire owner about to use the OneRoof crisis to tighten editorial control?
NZME launches an internal review after senior exits at OneRoof — but why is its own Media Insider silent as questions mount over ownership and control?
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
Basement Theatre’s February programme features queer improv, indigi-queer cinema, drag showcases and Pride celebrations supporting Rainbow Youth.
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The Liberal Agenda: Summer Pride Season Week One at Basement Theatre
Basement Theatre’s Summer Pride Season launches with a powerful first week of queer theatre, drag, film, improv and community-led events…
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The Liberal Agenda – Melania. 5 stars
Melania is a lavish, chilling documentary about obscene wealth, political decay and elite delusion. A five-star train wreck you have to see.
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre Pride Summer
Wake up from your holiday daze Tāmaki Makaurau – it’s officially Summer/Pride season at Basement Theatre! From 7 Feb – 18…
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Political Caption Competition
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In Occupied Palestine – 10 February 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing…
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Political Caption Competition
As you drown in untreated sewage, how’s all that Three Waters hate looking now?
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Political Caption Competition
David Seymour claims colonisation is so good that the poorest Kiwis live like Kings
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Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational control
The Manage My Health cyber breach was not just a security failure — it was a failure of sovereignty. When 127,000 patients’ health records were exposed, it revealed something far more troubling than missing safeguards: New Zealand had quietly ceded…
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GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Nzs pimped out, again! NACTs critical minerals fast track trap.
A guest analysis of New Zealand’s fast-tracked critical minerals strategy, questioning royalties, foreign control, and the long-term risks to national sovereignty.
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Nael Barghouti: Courageous words from an unbreakable spirit
The words of Nael Barghouti, a Palestinian leader imprisoned for decades, reveal resilience, resistance and the human cost of occupation.
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Simple English: What’s wrong with New Zealand & how we fix it
There’s a simple puzzle at the heart of modern New Zealand. We are educated. We work hard. We export food,…
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The Bradbury Group – Election Year Edition
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Raw News
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Still Time For NZ First To Do The Right Thing By Workers And Vote Down Fire At Will Bill – PSA
The PSA is calling on New Zealand First to stand by New Zealand workers and vote down the most draconian anti-worker legislation since the notorious Employment Contracts Act in 1991. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill was set to pass today…
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National’s Spin Doesn’t Solve Homelessness – Labour
National’s failure when it comes to housing has reached new heights. “Tama Potaka has put out yet another glowing press release about how well housing support is working. The problem for him is no one will buy it,” said Labour…
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Hospital car parking U-turn a win for staff and patients – Labour
The Government has been forced to backdown after trying to hike hospital parking fees for patients, visitors and health workers already squeezed by rising costs. “It’s outrageous that Health New Zealand thought it could make cleaners, nurses, and other frontline…
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Govt to sacrifice schools and hospitals for tar seal – Labour
Newly released advice reveals Chris Bishop’s Roads of National Significance programme has blown out to $56 billion – with hospitals and schools set to miss out. “Information released under the Official Information Act, shows Kiwis could be hit with $500…