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The War on Workers in NZ is the same as the war on the environment, Māori, the Treaty, the disabled and beneficiaries
The war on workers continues… Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes – NZCTU Govt’s Anti-Worker Law Guts Hard-Won Protections – E Tu Government rams through law attacking workers – Greens …is the same as the war on the environment… Environment comes last as Government abolishes dedicated ministry – Greens …
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3 reasons why it’s going to be so hard to be Green this year
I love the Greens and often vote for them, but I think it’s going to be a VERY hard year…
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Of course the Government wants to remove politics from climate change
Surprise surprise – the Government want ‘politics’ taken out of climate change! Party leaders call for politics to be taken…
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Despite 4.6% food inflation shock and grim social stats -this hard right government is still preferable to the Left
Ok. So the food inflation is through the roof again… Food prices rise 4.6% annually, January monthly increase biggest jump…
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Beware of Stanford’s Education & Training (System Reform) Bill
Critics warn Erica Stanford’s Education & Training (System Reform) Bill centralises power, weakens teacher autonomy and risks long-term damage to NZ’s education system.
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Epstein and Zionism
Does the Epstein scandal implicate Zionism or Israel? A critical look at elite power, antisemitism, and collective blame in global politics.
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Pacific Brief: Geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
Malaysia buys Norwegian missiles, Japan hardens defence policy, India expands influence and Melanesia faces corruption risks in a shifting Pacific.
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Bubble, Bubble, toil & trouble
The US stock market is dangerously overvalued, driven by AI hype, Nvidia’s monopoly and extreme inequality. Is a 2026 crash inevitable? A deep dive into the bubble.
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The War on Workers in NZ is the same as the war on the environment, Māori, the Treaty, the disabled and beneficiaries
The war on workers continues… Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes – NZCTU Govt’s Anti-Worker Law Guts Hard-Won Protections – E Tu Government rams through law attacking workers – Greens …is the same as the war on the environment… Environment…
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3 reasons why it’s going to be so hard to be Green this year
I love the Greens and often vote for them, but I think it’s going to be a VERY hard year for the Greens for 3 of reasons: 1 – Their own alienating activists: The first problem for the Greens are their own woke middle class activists who are so toxic…
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Of course the Government wants to remove politics from climate change
Surprise surprise – the Government want ‘politics’ taken out of climate change! Party leaders call for politics to be taken out of planning for weather events Chris Hipkins has accused National of doing little to deal with the impacts of severe weather events, but will not commit to replenishing the…
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Despite 4.6% food inflation shock and grim social stats -this hard right government is still preferable to the Left
Ok. So the food inflation is through the roof again… Food prices rise 4.6% annually, January monthly increase biggest jump in four years …so the Salvation Army released grim social stats on their State of the Nation… 43,500 people estimated to be in severe housing deprivation 400 less transitional…
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Is Trump and Israel about to attack Iran?
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier…
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Why is Oranga Tamariki allowed to have a Māori name?
Review finds 24 children killed by carers since Malachi Subecz’s murder New Zealand has made no significant improvement to children’s…
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In the culture war hellscape shaped by all-tribe-no-village social media hate algorithms – ‘I am somebody’ still teaches, shines and provides hope
As culture wars intensify online, Jesse Jackson’s iconic “I Am Somebody” speech reminds us of dignity, respect and shared humanity.
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The War on News: Umbrella Worship, Seymour’s Chainsaw State & “It’s Just Weather”
This week on The War on News, Martyn Bradbury dissects umbrella adoration, libertarian fever dreams, and a Government still pretending climate chaos is just a passing shower. ☔ Nancy Lu’s Umbrella Love Letter: National MP Nancy Lu took to social…
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Talley’s vs TVNZ: Is This NZ’s Biggest Free Speech Fight?
Talley’s appeals its defamation case against TVNZ, raising questions about corporate power, media freedom and the silence of the Free Speech Union.
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The Bradbury Group with Salvation Army State of the Nation + Phil Goff + Matthew Hooton
1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Salvation Army State of the Nation Report Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit Director – Dr Bonnie Robinson Political Panel Discussion Phil Goff – Former Mayor of Auckland, Former Leader of the Labour…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Winston’s attack on Maori Electorates just as bad as David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Referendum
Winston Peters proposes a referendum to abolish the Māori electorates, reopening Treaty tensions and testing Luxon’s coalition stability.
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My Final Word: Why We Must Respect the Appeal of a Monster
It is painful. It is infuriating. And it forces victims and the nation to endure trauma once again. But the appeal process must be respected — not for him, but for us. He will serve life without parole —…
TDB Left News
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The Weekly Hoon: An intensification U-Turn in Auckland & Trump's coercive diplomacy in Iran
- 'Very strange': Auckland councillors' mixed reaction to government's housing backdown
- Govt retains right to second-guess changes to Auckland housing
- Healthcare disruption as GPs association opposes new super-PHO
- Pay equity change a ‘real slap in the face’ to women
- Trans-Tasman Resources declines to amend seabed mining proposal as panel moves toward final decision
- Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated voyaging waka sets course for Samoa in five-year Pacific return
- Greater Wellington Regional Council rejects Combined Territories Board proposal, moves toward regional reform
- Seabed mining withdrawal hailed as victory for moana, but advocates say fight continues
- Te Huia passenger rail service extension welcomed as future planning continues
- SPCA urges overhaul of dog-control laws after fatal Northland attack
- A state of emergency, again and again and again
- Daily crossword, Friday 20 February
- Mini crossword, Friday 20 February
- NZ doesn’t take data breaches nearly as seriously as it should
- Newsroom daily quiz, Friday 20 February
- ComCom hit by wave of top-level resignations
- This week’s bestselling books – February 20
- What Trump’s America wants from NZ’s mines
- New Zealand bug of the year: moth named Avatar after mining threat crowned winner
- Judge Slams Trump Admin for Orwellian History
- Sócrates Showed Us the Best Way to Bring Politics Into Sports
- With Andrew Arrested, Mandelson Faces Similar Probe, Plus Questions on Tory Ties to Israel
- Trump’s Intervention in Iran Will Be a Disaster
- Reassessing the People’s Hospital in the Bronx
- The Olympics May Soon Embrace Private Equity
- In France, the Far Right Has Its Martyr
- ‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean
- Revealed: How OpenAI lobbied to change Australia’s laws — and got some of what it wanted
- A former Labor MP’s new oil and gas client, Liberal senator misses Taylor’s memo, and Rinehart corrects her record
- After the federal election, one in three donors didn’t file AEC paperwork by deadline
- The CFMEU stench coming out of Victoria demands federal intervention
- Jeffrey Sachs to UN: No US War on Iran
- Chris Hedges: Attacks Increase on Francesca Albanese
- The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson
- What Will It Take to Unionize Chipotle?
- WATCH: ‘Arrest Herzog!’
- Gary Dorrien Is Christian Socialism’s Greatest Champion
- The DOJ’s Top Antitrust Officer Has Left as Lobbying Surges
TDB: Top NZ Political Podcasts
- Q+A with Jack Tame Audience: 40,000
- MATA with Mihi Forbes Audience: 36,333
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- THE ELEPHANT with Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell Audience: 13,667
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- PENNY MARIE NZ Audience: 4,000
- BHN – BIG HAIRY NEWS with Pat and Chewie Audience: 3,533
- THE BRADBURY GROUP with Martyn Bradbury Audience: 2,500
Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – Gig Guide
Bringing the best music + live entertainment to Aus + NZ since ’79 This month in music In February 1984,…
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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…
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Offended like a Karen, Victimise like a Karen, Cry like a Karen
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In Occupied Palestine – 17 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
It’s all going swimmingly
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GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the public
The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA) is legislation that Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system can’t function safely without. The Act is one of the key external moralities that help shape and define how the health system function I…
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Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZ
Proposed changes to the HPCA Act could allow ministerial direction of health regulators. Critics warn political interference may undermine public safety.
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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…
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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.
The Bradbury Group
The Bradbury Group – Treaty, Gas and Global Tensions
Live from Waatea, The Bradbury Group brings together politicians, journalists and commentators for Aotearoa’s most fearless weekly political debate. Tonight: Winston Peters’ proposed Māori electorates referendum, the Government’s controversial gas policy, the India free trade deal amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, and what New Zealand should do if conflict erupts between America, Israel and Iran.
Raw News
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Up to 50 New Zealanders are fighting Israel’s genocide in Gaza – Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
PSNA is calling for government accountability to stop and punish New Zealanders going to fight in Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. A UK report by Classified, from official Israeli sources, shows 39 dual New Zealand/Israeli citizens, and 11 others with more…
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Bishop rolls over for Luxon in housing debacle – Labour
The Government’s reversal on Auckland’s housing framework exposes a fractured coalition that can’t get past its own internal squabbles to deliver homes for Kiwis. “This is a humiliating backdown for Chris Bishop, who has spent months talking up housing reform…
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Environment comes last as Government abolishes dedicated ministry – Greens
The Green Party is condemning the Government’s decision to disestablish the Ministry for the Environment. “This is failure by a Minister who has turned her back on the very portfolio she was entrusted to protect. Abolishing her own ministry is as…
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Seabed Mining Withdrawal Is A Win For The Moana But We’re Not Done – Te Pati Maori
Te Pati Māori Co-leader says, “Today we take the win. Trans-Tasman Resources has withdrawn its Fast-track application to mine the seabed in the South Taranaki Bight. That is the result of years of fierce resistance from iwi, hapū, environmental advocates,…
