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  • Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?
    CTF | Allan Alach | Featured | Most Recent Blogs | Setting the Agenda

    Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?

    ByAllan Alach 23 February 202623 February 2026

    I could write for many weeks about the Education & Training (System Reform) Bill that is making its way through Parliament, however I’m sure you will be relieved to know this will be my last article unless something new turns up. I intend to highlight comments made by many people/organisations about this bill, just in case some of you feel…

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  • Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks

    Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks

    The land campaign is evolving quickly, primarily driven by Russia’s recent communication problems: the loss of Starlink, and their decision…

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  • Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler

    Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler

    PSNA is deeply saddened by the death of Palestine stalwart Roger Fowler last night. Roger has been a legend of…

    Read More Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger FowlerContinue

  • GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – RBNZ confessions

    GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – RBNZ confessions

    The Reserve Bank of NZ doesn’t decide what Money builds New Zealand doesn’t have a monetary policy problem. It has…

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Setting the Agenda

  • Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?
    CTF | Allan Alach | Featured | Most Recent Blogs | Setting the Agenda

    Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?

    ByAllan Alach 23 February 202623 February 2026

    I could write for many weeks about the Education & Training (System Reform) Bill that is making its way through Parliament, however I’m sure you will be relieved to know this will be my last article unless something new turns…

    Read More Why are so many people are concerned about Education & Training (System Reform) Bill?Continue

  • Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks

    Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacks

    ByBen Morgan 23 February 202623 February 2026

    The land campaign is evolving quickly, primarily driven by Russia’s recent communication problems: the loss of Starlink, and their decision…

    Read More Analysing Ukraine: Starlink down, Ukraine attacksContinue

  • Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler

    Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger Fowler

    ByJohn Minto 23 February 202623 February 2026

    PSNA is deeply saddened by the death of Palestine stalwart Roger Fowler last night. Roger has been a legend of…

    Read More Death of Palestine solidarity stalwart Roger FowlerContinue

  • Stanford’s Dictatorial Education & Training (System Reform) Bill, Continued

    Stanford’s Dictatorial Education & Training (System Reform) Bill, Continued

    ByAllan Alach 21 February 202621 February 2026

    I discussed this very concerning bill in my previous article. As it was getting too long, I had to omit…

    Read More Stanford’s Dictatorial Education & Training (System Reform) Bill, ContinuedContinue

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Deconstructing the Headlines

  • It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week

    It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 2026

    I like Gerry and Winston can make me laugh from time to time, but sweet Jesus even their greatest supporters would have to admit it has been a nightmare week in Parliament for Winston, Gerry AND NZ Democracy. Winston had a self blundering massacre this week in Parliament. Calling Teanau…

    Read More It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last weekContinue

  • We need to put New Zealand values first, not Winston First

    We need to put New Zealand values first, not Winston First

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 2026

    As Aotearoa marks Waitangi 2026, debates around immigration, co-governance, and national identity are being deliberately inflamed by political actors seeking division. This essay argues that Western Pākehā democratic traditions and Māori kaupapa are not in conflict with multiculturalism — they are strong enough to sustain it. Grounded in Te Tiriti…

    Read More We need to put New Zealand values first, not Winston FirstContinue

  • More user pays is not the solution to our infrastructure problems – Sovereign Credit is!

    More user pays is not the solution to our infrastructure problems – Sovereign Credit is!

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 202622 February 2026

    ‘Many people will be quite shocked’ by the cost to fix NZ, minister says The cost to fix New Zealand is so large, there’s no agreed price tag. It’s estimated that local government, alone, needs an extra $52 billion to fix the things it manages – such as local roads,…

    Read More More user pays is not the solution to our infrastructure problems – Sovereign Credit is!Continue

  • Transport lobby, Property Speculators and the Big Polluters have all the power in NZ

    Transport lobby, Property Speculators and the Big Polluters have all the power in NZ

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 202622 February 2026

    Look at this! Govt to weaken Hauraki Gulf protections over $14k in fishing revenue Fisheries officials warned Shane Jones the changes might be ‘inequitable’ and reduce the effectiveness of long-awaited marine protections NEWSROOM   Incredible isn’t it? NZF gets donations from the fishing industry and the Fishing Industry get legislation…

    Read More Transport lobby, Property Speculators and the Big Polluters have all the power in NZContinue

  • Bish gets housing intensity Bash as Wellington over rules Auckland

    Bish gets housing intensity Bash as Wellington over rules Auckland

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 202622 February 2026

    Bish bash, he’s been takin’ a splash. Former Tobacco lobbyist Chris Bishop has been given the bash over Housing intensity…

    Read More Bish gets housing intensity Bash as Wellington over rules AucklandContinue

  • Why mercy for 2 Israeli coke dealers and no mercy for Kiwi who hit IDF soldier?

    Why mercy for 2 Israeli coke dealers and no mercy for Kiwi who hit IDF soldier?

    ByMartyn Bradbury 22 February 2026

    Wait, WHAT??? Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack Two Israeli men…

    Read More Why mercy for 2 Israeli coke dealers and no mercy for Kiwi who hit IDF soldier?Continue

  • The hypocrisy of Winston wanting to abolish Māori Electorates

    The hypocrisy of Winston wanting to abolish Māori Electorates

    ByMartyn Bradbury 21 February 2026

    Can we just pause here and remind everyone what a hypocrisy Winston Tiberius Peters truly is? After running for Northern…

    Read More The hypocrisy of Winston wanting to abolish Māori ElectoratesContinue

Media Watch

  • Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast with Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and political commentator Martyn Bomber Bradbury
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    Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast with Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and political commentator Martyn Bomber Bradbury

    ByThe Daily Blog 21 February 2026

    Joining us this week for Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast is host Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and Political Commentator Martyn Bradbury Māori Electorates vs Winston Election 2026 Salvation Army state of the nation

    Read More Te Kaupapa Election ’26 – Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast with Dale Husband, Labour MP Arena Williams and political commentator Martyn Bomber BradburyContinue

  • My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids

    My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry Kids

    ByThe Daily Blog 21 February 2026

      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…

    Read More My Final Word: Cheap School Lunches, Lost Jobs & Hungry KidsContinue

  • 1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis

    1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty Crisis

    ByThe Daily Blog 21 February 2026

      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…

    Read More 1-on-1 in 10: Salvation Army’s Dr Bonnie Robinson on NZ Poverty CrisisContinue

  • The War on News: Umbrella Worship, Seymour’s Chainsaw State & “It’s Just Weather”

    The War on News: Umbrella Worship, Seymour’s Chainsaw State & “It’s Just Weather”

    ByThe Daily Blog 19 February 2026

    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…

    Read More The War on News: Umbrella Worship, Seymour’s Chainsaw State & “It’s Just Weather”Continue

  • Talley’s vs TVNZ: Is This NZ’s Biggest Free Speech Fight?

    Talley’s vs TVNZ: Is This NZ’s Biggest Free Speech Fight?

    ByMartyn Bradbury 18 February 202619 February 2026

    Talley’s appeals its defamation case against TVNZ, raising questions about corporate power, media freedom and the silence of the Free Speech Union.

    Read More Talley’s vs TVNZ: Is This NZ’s Biggest Free Speech Fight?Continue

TDB Left News
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  • Health NZ's redundancy payouts a 'disgraceful waste of money' - PSA
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • 'Calling for change for almost a year'; Hopes government will act after dog killing
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • 'Bullying', 'draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • Labour leader Chris Hipkins to deliver State of the Nation speech
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • Georgie Dansey subbed on in Parliament’s last quarter 
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • Dog attacks: 'Backyard breeding' a major concern - vet
    RNZ Politics Date: 2026-02-23 By admin
  • Hamilton gets it right
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Steve Braunias
  • #hakinakina: Crusaders Suffer Heavy Defeat at Home as Brumbies Dominate in Super Rugby Clash
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • #opinion: Move-On Powers Risk Criminalising Our Tamariki
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • #national: Homelessness Rises as Government Considers Broader Move-On Powers That Could Impact Young People
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • #hauora: Chronic Shortages of ADHD Medications Likely to Persist Through 2026
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • #national: Political Fallout After Minister’s Office Blocked Key Correspondence in McSkimming Case
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • #national: War on homeless?: Government’s “Move-On” Orders Spark Debate Over Homelessness Response
    Waatea Digital Date: 2026-02-23 By Matthew Tukaki
  • Daily crossword, Monday 23 February
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Newsroom Puzzles
  • Why NZ’s retail crime statistics rose so sharply… and then declined
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Nicholas Dynon
  • Mini crossword, Monday 23 February
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Newsroom Puzzles
  • Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 23 February
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Newsroom Puzzles
  • Officials to trace little pigs and sheep to market
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Tina Morrison
  • Please don’t feed your children to the AI beast
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Dr Bonnie Etherington
  • Barker’s of Geraldine in a jam over waste
    Newsroom Date: 2026-02-23 By Sharon Brettkelly
  • Max Beckmann, an Unintentionally Political Artist
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-23 By Conrad Landin
  • Tell Iranian And Cuban Diaspora Warmongers To Shut The Fuck Up
    Source: Caitlin Johnstone Date: 2026-02-23 By Caitlin Johnstone
  • My Life as a “Terrorist”
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-23 By Steve Fraser
  • When Protesters Shut Down the World Trade Organization
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-23 By Alex N. Press
  • Zohran Mamdani Wants to Reclaim Efficiency From the Right
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-23 By Conor Lynch
  • How Gig Capitalism Came to Thrive in Nordic Labor Markets
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-23 By Johan Alfonsson
  • It's Very Possible To Be Both Happy And Well-Informed
    Source: Caitlin Johnstone Date: 2026-02-22 By Caitlin Johnstone
  • How to Build Pro-Worker Governance in Cleveland
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-22 By Bryn Adams
  • US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations
    Source: The Guardian Date: 2026-02-22 By Ramon Antonio Vargas
  • Cuba’s Revolution Always Had an Internationalist Spirit
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-22 By Antoni Kapcia
  • Israel’s Economy Has Problems, but It’s Not Collapsing Yet
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-22 By Joel Beinin
  • WATCH: The World This Week — w/Scott Ritter
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-22 By Consortiumnews.com
  • Survivor Has Become a Bleak Mirror of Modern Capitalism
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-22 By Nic Juarez
  • The Right’s Civilizational New World Order
    Source: Jacobin Date: 2026-02-22 By Michael C. Williams
  • Trump: ‘I Can Destroy Countries’
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-22 By Consortiumnews.com
  • Lancet Study Finds Higher Violent-Death Toll in Gaza
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-21 By Michele Steinberg
  • How Minnesota ‘Nice’ Turned Against ICE
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-21 By corinna barnard
  • Caitlin Johnstone: Dems Quietly Back War on Iran
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-21 By Consortiumnews.com
  • US Reps Move to Stop Trump’s War on Iran
    Source: Consortium News Date: 2026-02-21 By corinna barnard
  • The winner from Victorianisation? Pauline Hanson. And federal Labor is going down the same road
    Source: Crikey.com Date: 2026-02-21 By Bernard Keane
TDB: Top NZ Political Podcasts
  1. Q+A with Jack Tame Audience: 40,000
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  3. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF with Duncan Garner Audience: 30,667
  4. THE ELEPHANT with Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell Audience: 13,667
  5. HERALD NOW with Ryan Bridge Audience: 6,967
  6. TE AO with Moana Audience: 6,167
  7. LOCKED OUT with Craig Renney Audience: 4,400
  8. PENNY MARIE NZ Audience: 4,000
  9. BHN – BIG HAIRY NEWS with Pat and Chewie Audience: 3,533
  10. THE BRADBURY GROUP with Martyn Bradbury Audience: 2,500
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Liberal Agenda

  • The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre

    The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre

    ByThe Daily Blog 21 February 2026

    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

    The Liberal Agenda – Gig Guide

    ByThe Daily Blog 18 February 2026

    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

    The Liberal Agenda – Basement Theatre

    ByThe Daily Blog 11 February 202611 February 2026

    Basement Theatre’s February programme features queer improv, indigi-queer cinema, drag showcases and Pride celebrations supporting Rainbow Youth.

    Read More The Liberal Agenda – Basement TheatreContinue

Daily Gallery

  • Political Caption Competition

    Political Caption Competition

    ByThe Daily Blog 23 February 2026

    Best decision on social media ever

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  • In Occupied Palestine – 20 February 2026

    In Occupied Palestine – 20 February 2026

    ByLeslie Bravery 23 February 202623 February 2026

    In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing…

    Read More In Occupied Palestine – 20 February 2026Continue

  • Political Caption Competition

    Political Caption Competition

    ByThe Daily Blog 22 February 2026

    National Party MP Nancy Lu in the presence of her messiah Chris Luxon. The large white rectangle on the image…

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Guest Blogs & Sponsored Posts

  • GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Ruthenasia, honoured. Why?
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    GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Ruthenasia, honoured. Why?

    ByTadhg Stopford 18 February 202619 February 2026

    To my horror, I see Ruth Richardson got the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit last year. Personally, I can’t reconcile that with the consequences ofher ‘reforms’. It has been 35 years since “Ruthenasia” – changes so disruptive…

    Read More GUEST BLOG: Tadhg Stopford – Ruthenasia, honoured. Why?Continue

  • GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the public

    GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the public

    ByIan Powell 18 February 202619 February 2026

    The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA) is legislation that Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system can’t function safely without….

    Read More GUEST BLOG: Political interference in regulatory authorities threatens health and safety of the publicContinue

  • Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZ

    Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZ

    ByIan Powell 12 February 202613 February 2026

    Proposed changes to the HPCA Act could allow ministerial direction of health regulators. Critics warn political interference may undermine public safety.

    Read More Political Interference threatens Health Regulation in NZContinue

  • Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational control

    Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational control

    ByIan Powell 6 February 202612 February 2026

    The Manage My Health cyber breach was not just a security failure — it was a failure of sovereignty. When…

    Read More Ian Powell – Mismanaging my (and our) health by private operational controlContinue

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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.

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Raw News

  • Alliance Party Proposes “KiwiWorks” To Rebuild Public Infrastructure Capability

    Alliance Party Proposes “KiwiWorks” To Rebuild Public Infrastructure Capability

    ByThe Daily Blog 23 February 2026

    The Alliance Party is proposing the creation of a new state infrastructure agency, “KiwiWorks”, to rebuild New Zealand’s capacity to design and construct major public works. Alliance Party Leader Victor Billot says decades of outsourcing and privatisation have left New…

    Read More Alliance Party Proposes “KiwiWorks” To Rebuild Public Infrastructure CapabilityContinue

  • ‘Move on’ orders penalise those with the least – Labour

    ‘Move on’ orders penalise those with the least – Labour

    ByThe Daily Blog 23 February 2026

    The Government’s ‘move on’ orders will penalise homeless people without addressing the causes of homelessness or offering support to those who need help. “Moving someone from one doorstep to the next does not fix homelessness. ‘Move‑on’ powers don’t build homes…

    Read More ‘Move on’ orders penalise those with the least – LabourContinue

  • Luxon chooses to punish the homeless after making more people homeless – Greens

    Luxon chooses to punish the homeless after making more people homeless – Greens

    ByThe Daily Blog 23 February 2026

    The Green Party is imploring the Government to choose actual solutions to homelessness, after Ministers today announced the Government’s plan to effectively criminalise it. “Christopher Luxon’s Government chose to intentionally make homelessness worse, and now they’re criminalising the problem they…

    Read More Luxon chooses to punish the homeless after making more people homeless – GreensContinue

  • Te Pāti Māori Rejects Move-on Orders: “We Will Not Police Our Way Out Of Homelessness”

    Te Pāti Māori Rejects Move-on Orders: “We Will Not Police Our Way Out Of Homelessness”

    ByThe Daily Blog 23 February 2026

    Te Pāti Māori has denounced the Government’s plan to increase police powers to issue ‘move-on’ orders banning homeless people from public spaces, across Aotearoa. Housing and Homelessness spokesperson Oriini Kaipara warns the move will deepen harm for the most vulnerable,…

    Read More Te Pāti Māori Rejects Move-on Orders: “We Will Not Police Our Way Out Of Homelessness”Continue

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