MEDIAWATCH: Why Are NZ Corrections Recruitment Ads So Weird?
NZ Corrections recruitment ads keep getting stranger — uniforms at BBQs, banker targets, and mocking the “uni kid” trope. What are they trying to sell, and who are they trying to recruit?
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Government will now arrest the homeless that they have created!
The Government’s move toward criminalising homelessness in New Zealand follows major cuts to emergency housing and welfare. Is this policy solving poverty — or punishing it?
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Government cheerlead foreigners buying NZ Citizenship while treasury warn NZ’s economic sovereignty slipping away. Should we expel Peter Thiel?
The golden visa New Zealand programme has brought in $3.39b in investment — but as foreign buyers return and Treasury warns of offshore debt, is economic sovereignty at risk?
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Alliance Party Proposes “KiwiWorks” To Rebuild Public Infrastructure Capability
KiwiWorks New Zealand is the Alliance Party’s proposal to rebuild state infrastructure capability, restore public engineering capacity, and reduce reliance on private contractors.
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“We are the next generation of leaders” says Qiulae Wong
Qiulae Wong’s State of the Nation speech outlines The Opportunity Party’s Healthy Oceans and Abundant Energy policies, calling for a clean energy revolution and economic reset ahead of Election 2026.
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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…
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In the culture war hellscape shaped by all-tribe-no-village social media hate algorithms – ‘I am somebody’ still teaches, shines and provides hope
As culture wars intensify online, Jesse Jackson’s iconic “I Am Somebody” speech reminds us of dignity, respect and shared humanity.
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Harbour Bridge Toll would be $360 per month for commuters – why is Auckland being punished for Central Government mass immigration policies?
Proposed Auckland Harbour Bridge tolls could cost commuters up to $360 per month. Critics question user-pays funding and central immigration policy.
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Be honest – National, ACT and NZFs climate denial is cultural, not scientific
As extreme weather escalates, critics argue National, ACT and NZ First climate denial is cultural — not scientific — while insurers price in climate risk.
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New Poll and the danger for NZ First of Winston’s mortality
Latest Stuff poll shows NZ First rising to 11%, but Winston Peters’ age raises long-term questions about the party’s future and Election 2026 stability.
