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Lesson for NZ from Iran War is our need to be electrified and not gas or oil reliant
Surely the lesson for NZ from what is happening in Iran right now is that we need to be self sufficient on electricity? At a time when the Government have dumped EV subsidies and clean car subsidies, is investing in a multi-billion dollar gas scam and have avoided subsidising solar, we are faced with the perfect storm of oil price…
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TDB warned you Police would use move on powers against protestors
We warned you that the moment the Cops gained the power to arrest the homeless that the provision to move…
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Of course Social Media should be banned for under 16s AND for everyone over 65
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm A human rights organisation is backing calls for…
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Something very interesting occurred in the Polls this week that could finally produce some breathing space for Te Pati Māori…
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Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders
PSNA has written to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith today requesting proposed ‘move-on’ laws will specifically continue to allow free speech and the right to protest under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. The approach to government comes in the…
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West Papuan doco Pig Feast exposes oligarchs, food security crisis and ecocide under noses of military
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific REVIEW: Asia Pacific Report West Papuan diaspora, academics, students and community activists warmly…
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We Should be Learning from Finland’s Education System
Finland’s education system emphasises human development, democracy and lifelong learning. Critics argue New Zealand’s current reforms focus too narrowly on benchmarks and testing.
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War on Iran is an illegal and murderous adventure that must be stopped
The attack on Iran by the US Trump regime and the Israeli apartheid regime are war crimes that threaten another economic…
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TDB Poll of Polls
Based on 4 polls, latest: 2 March 2026
Sources
- Roy Morgan — 02/03/2026
- 1News Verian — 16/02/2026
- Talbot Mills — 30/01/2026
- RNZ Reid — 22/01/2026
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Lesson for NZ from Iran War is our need to be electrified and not gas or oil reliant
Surely the lesson for NZ from what is happening in Iran right now is that we need to be self sufficient on electricity? At a time when the Government have dumped EV subsidies and clean car subsidies, is investing in a multi-billion dollar gas scam and have avoided subsidising solar,…
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TDB warned you Police would use move on powers against protestors
We warned you that the moment the Cops gained the power to arrest the homeless that the provision to move on anyone outside a business would immediately be used against protesters, especially the Palestine protesters. Lo and behold… Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on…
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Of course Social Media should be banned for under 16s AND for everyone over 65
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm A human rights organisation is backing calls for the government to set up an independent regulator for online safety. A parliamentary select committee on Thursday released its report following an inquiry into social media harm for young people….
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Willis hilariously outshines Luxon in Post-Cabinet Press Conference questioning his leadership – why he’ll get rolled in June
The latest Post-Cabinet press conference revealed more than just policy messaging — it exposed the growing contrast between Christopher Luxon and his senior ministers. When Nicola Willis appeared more confident and authoritative than the Prime Minister himself, it inevitably reignited speculation about the stability of National’s leadership. Willis Overshadows Luxon…
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Epstein Files won’t go away
New Epstein Files released during the US war with Iran include explosive allegations involving Donald Trump and a teenage victim, raising questions about timing, accountability and political distraction.
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Blood bath on the NZ Stock Exchange – one of the largest single day drops since Covid
The NZX50 plunged 420 points in one of the biggest single-day drops since Covid, as global markets panic over the escalating US-Israel war with Iran and surging oil prices.
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Trump’s Iran gamble risks destabilising entire Middle East and what $150 oil barrel means to NZ
Trump’s escalation with Iran risks destabilising the Middle East and sending oil to $150 a barrel. What that could mean for New Zealand fuel prices and global instability.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Something very interesting occurred in the Polls this week that could finally produce some breathing space for Te Pati Māori to be able to heal and refocus without the intense glare of the media for this years election. TOP has…
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The Bradbury Group Iran War Interview with Phil Goff + Fran O’Sullivan, Matthew Hooton and Maria Slade on economic and political fallout
A Marxist, 2 NZ Herald columnists, a former Labour Leader and a Business Journalist all walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?” 1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Iran…
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MEDIAWATCH: Why would we trust NZME journalism now we know alt-right billionaires and lobbyists are editor?
Yesterday I asked, Why would we trust TVNZ Journalism now we know Government is editor? Today I ask, Why would we trust NZME journalism now we know alt-right billionaires and lobbyists are editor? Mediawatch: Fears of interference and influence in…
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MEDIAWATCH: Why would we trust TVNZ Journalism now we know Government is editor?
Public broadcasters depend on one thing above all else: trust. But when ministers publicly attack coverage and broadcasters appear to apologise to politicians, the question quickly becomes unavoidable — who is really setting the editorial agenda? The latest controversy involving…
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1-on-1 in 10 clip: Barbara Edmonds on NZ Economy & Iran War Fallout
This week on The Bradbury Group, Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds joins Martyn Bradbury for a hard-hitting 1-on-1 in 10 on the state of New Zealand’s economy — and the geopolitical shockwaves of the escalating Iran war. As oil prices…
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Liberal Agenda
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The Liberal Agenda – The Rocky Horror Picture Show 5 stars
Fifty years after it first strutted onto stage, The Rocky Horror Show remains the ultimate cult musical — part theatre,…
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
Max Key working hard for China like Dad does
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In Occupied Palestine – 08 March 2026
In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land Sanction Israel Gaza‘s growing death, injury and sickness 08:00, 08 February 2026 until 08:00, 09 February 2026 In Gaza during the past 24 hours…
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GUEST BLOG: Pat O’Dea – More than a game
More than a game “Football is more than a game. It is a force for unity, peace and hope” Gianni…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Class political warfare via employment law
In 1894 the new reforming Liberal government passed the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. It was recognised as landmark legislation…
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GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – Humans Reject AI, Panquake Goes Viral Again
As AI discontent spreads, people-powered social network Panquake is perfectly positioned to give users what they need – at exactly…
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GUEST BLOG: Mick Hall – Five Eyes on Iran
Responses to the US-Israeli crime of aggression from member states of the US-led Five Eyes intelligence network place them among…
The Bradbury Group
War Abroad. Poll Shock at Home. Crime Spin Tested.
The Bradbury Group goes LIVE with Barbara Edmonds, Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson and Matthew Tukaki. Trump’s escalating war with Iran and NZ’s confused response. A new IPSOS poll showing Labour ahead on almost every major issue. And National’s claims of falling crime — reality or spin? Sharp debate. No safe spaces.
Raw News
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Cancellation Of Live Exports A Win For Animals – Green
The Green Party is claiming a win for animals, following the Luxon Government’s confirmation that they have cancelled plans to reinstate the live export of animals at sea. Plans to resume the trade in live animals by sea was part…
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Climate group to show fire of ecological destruction that accompanies Coalition plan to abolish Environment Ministry – Climate Liberation Aotearoa
On Wednesday, 11 March starting from 8:15am, Climate Liberation Aotearoa (CLA) will be outside the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) to illustrate the huge range of ecological destruction that is part and parcel of the Government’s reckless proposal to shut…
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No support for disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment – Zero Waste Aotearoa
Zero Waste Aotearoa (ZWA) does not support disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment and bundling its environmental protection functions into the proposed MCERT Mega Ministry. “This takes us back to an old 1970’s approach by embedding a fundamental conflict…
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The NZ Veterans Advocate
The Tā Harawira Gardiner (2022-2025) claim and appeal against a Veterans Affairs decision was successful in the High Court (twice) and Veterans Entitlements Appeal Board (twice).. It has opened the way for more claims to be accepted by VA. Another…
