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.
Guest Blogs & Sponsored Posts
Guest and sponsored opinion pieces published on The Daily Blog, offering diverse perspectives within clear editorial guidelines.
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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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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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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Newsflash Nicola: Diagnosis comes before treatment, not after
Despite the health system being one of the major and most electorally sensitive issues of public (and voter) concern in…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize!
Readers familiar with my politics might be perplexed at least (shocked at worse) by the heading to this post. Trump…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – High Court provides an opportunity for political puberty blocker ban review
On 17 December Radio New Zealand reported the decision of the High Court to delay the ban on puberty blockers…
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GUEST BLOG: Google urges 13-year-olds to disable parental controls
There is a gap between what you hear about and what you really need to know. We’re here to fill…
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GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Bondi Beach murderous terrorism
On 14 December a father and son, reportedly linked to the ISIS, clerical fascist organisation committed a murderous attack on…
