The three issues as to why BSA vs Sean Plunket is such a joke
This isn’t really about Sean Plunket. It’s about regulation, relevance, and why the BSA picked the weakest possible hill to fight on.
Media Watch
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Donald in the bunker
When the world starts to wobble, the internet reaches for one thing: a bunker meltdown meme. And this one is savage.
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: 30% of Iwi stations could go under after 25% budget cuts
Cutting iwi radio isn’t just about budgets — it’s about who gets heard when it matters most. And who doesn’t.
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The Bradbury Group with Fishing Legend Matt Watson, Economist Cameron Bagrie + Political Panel
A Marxist, An Economist, a Māori Media Boss, A Recreational Fishing Legend, a Labour Party Candidate and a Newspaper columnist…
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Far-right Billionaire Jim Grenon’s anti-vax and racist culture war crusades
The growing influence of billionaire Jim Grenon over New Zealand media raises urgent questions about democracy, editorial independence and the role of culture war politics.
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MEDIAWATCH: Destroying Iwi Radio is political and dangerous to our democracy
The axing of iwi radio’s national te reo Māori news service raises urgent questions about democracy, media freedom, and who gets to be heard in Aotearoa.
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Marama Davidson on Fuel Shock, Iran War and the Cost of Living
As fuel prices rise and the Iran war drives new economic pressure, Marama Davidson joins Martyn Bradbury to talk cost of living, poverty, inequality and what real relief could look like.
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Labour Party MP – Arena Williams + Green MP – Kahurangi Carter
Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.
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NZ Could Run Out of Diesel in Weeks — And No One Is Ready
New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
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Jim Grenon’s NZ Herald attacks Chris Hipkins over vaccine advice
The Herald’s latest hit on Chris Hipkins over Covid vaccines looks less like reporting and more like billionaire-backed culture war politics.
