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Winston throws tantrum after being called racist
Winston has thrown a massive tantrum online after being called racist by Chippy… …Ummm. Couple of things champ. Dear Matua. You are so old and seem to be riddled with alzheimers now that you don’t seem to appreciate why the entire Parliament roared at you when you decided to take a huge steaming dump on Teanau Tuiono. The fact you…
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Stanford’s Dictatorial Education & Training (System Reform) Bill, Continued
I discussed this very concerning bill in my previous article. As it was getting too long, I had to omit…
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My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids
This week, Martyn takes aim at the Government’s overhaul of the school lunches programme — cutting costs from $8…
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1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis
This week on The Bradbury Group, Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit Director Dr Bonnie Robinson joins Martyn…
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Stanford’s Dictatorial Education & Training (System Reform) Bill, Continued
I discussed this very concerning bill in my previous article. As it was getting too long, I had to omit further information, in my opinion the educational equivalent of Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill, not that we should be surprised because…
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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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Winston throws tantrum after being called racist
Winston has thrown a massive tantrum online after being called racist by Chippy… …Ummm. Couple of things champ. Dear Matua. You are so old and seem to be riddled with alzheimers now that you don’t seem to appreciate why the entire Parliament roared at you when you decided to take…
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And then Israel came for the West Bank as Trump’s insane Peace Board assembles
More than 20 countries will attend Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says US President Donald Trump will host a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (local time) in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than US$5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian…
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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…
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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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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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My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids
This week, Martyn takes aim at the Government’s overhaul of the school lunches programme — cutting costs from $8 to $3 while slashing local jobs and reducing nutritional value. When feeding prisoners costs $2.74 per meal and school kids…
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1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis
This week on The Bradbury Group, Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit Director Dr Bonnie Robinson joins Martyn Bradbury for a sobering 1-on-1 in 10 following the release of the Salvation Army’s State of the Nation Report. *The…
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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 Party,…
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The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre
In the Theatre, don’t miss Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Drag Talent, a high-energy showcase with a different line-up every night…
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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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Political Caption Competition
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In Occupied Palestine – 18 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
Offended like a Karen, Victimise like a Karen, Cry like a Karen
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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.
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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.
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Submissions Open On The Environment (Disestablishment Of Ministry For The Environment) Amendment Bill – Environment Committee
The Deputy Chairperson of the Environment Committee is calling for public submissions on the Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill. This bill is the first step in the Government’s plan to combine the functions of four government…
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How Dare You Blame Unions, Mr Peters. You Blew Chance To Block Anti-Worker Law – PSA
PSA calls on NZ First to put workers first, not big business Winston Peters is simply wrong to blame unions for being too slow to convince New Zealand First to block the Fire at Will Bill when his party knew…
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Seabed mining company TTR gives up on the Fast Track process – Greenpeace
Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) have today issued their formal response to the Fast Track Expert Panel’s draft decision, in it, they say they will not propose any changes to conditions. There is now nothing stopping the panel from making a final…
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Environment groups join forces to call for ‘environmental reset’ – Greenpeace/Forest + Bird/WWF
Aotearoa’s leading environmental organisations are urging all political parties to make nature and climate an election priority and calling for an urgent ‘environmental reset’ in the first 100 days of the next Government. Launching a joint policy roadmap today, WWF-New Zealand, Greenpeace…
