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It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week
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 Tuiono a foreigner who shouldn’t be in Parliament because he…
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We need to put New Zealand values first, not Winston First
As Aotearoa marks Waitangi 2026, debates around immigration, co-governance, and national identity are being deliberately inflamed by political actors seeking…
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MEDIAWATCH: Q+A debate on Infrastructure highlights how utterly compromised TVNZ is when it comes to neoliberalism
The depoliticization of TVNZ into a lower middle class lounge room of bland vacant nothings was no where ore apparent…
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More user pays is not the solution to our infrastructure problems – Sovereign Credit is!
‘Many people will be quite shocked’ by the cost to fix NZ, minister says The cost to fix New Zealand…
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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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It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week
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…
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We need to put New Zealand values first, not Winston First
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…
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More user pays is not the solution to our infrastructure problems – Sovereign Credit is!
‘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,…
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Transport lobby, Property Speculators and the Big Polluters have all the power in NZ
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…
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Bish gets housing intensity Bash as Wellington over rules Auckland
Bish bash, he’s been takin’ a splash. Former Tobacco lobbyist Chris Bishop has been given the bash over Housing intensity…
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Why mercy for 2 Israeli coke dealers and no mercy for Kiwi who hit IDF soldier?
Wait, WHAT??? Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack Two Israeli men…
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The hypocrisy of Winston wanting to abolish Māori Electorates
Can we just pause here and remind everyone what a hypocrisy Winston Tiberius Peters truly is? After running for Northern…
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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
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
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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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Liberal Agenda
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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.
Daily Gallery
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Political Caption Competition
National Party MP Nancy Lu in the presence of her messiah Chris Luxon. The large white rectangle on the image allows for Nancy to write down praise and prayers she can write when thinking about Chris.
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In Occupied Palestine – 19 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
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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.
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.
Raw News
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UN Report Warns of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza and West Bank Amid Intensified Israeli Violence
A new UN Human Rights Office report raises concerns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank, citing forcible transfers, starvation, civilian deaths, and impunity for violations of international law.
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Iran: UN Experts Demand Transparency And Accountability Following Nationwide Protests – UN Special Procedures – Human Rights
UN human rights experts* today urged Iranian authorities to fully disclose the fate and whereabouts of individuals detained, forcibly disappeared or missing in the aftermath of the nationwide protests, and to halt all death sentences and executions related to the…
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88% Of SDG Targets To Be Missed In Asia-Pacific By 2030, UN Warns
At the current pace, the Asia-Pacific region is set to miss a staggering 103 out of 117 measurable Sustainable Development Goals targets by 2030. The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2026, issued today by the United Nations Economic…
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Alliance Backs Striking Firefighters As FENZ Pay Dispute Escalates
The New Zealand Alliance Party backs striking firefighters, criticising FENZ and government neglect over pay, ageing equipment and underfunding of essential services.
