The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 1st March 2017
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And I would have also commented on the Standard, but I’ve been banned by them for 3 years.
3 tweets from Rachel Stewart after her article was edited/censored by the Herald.
It would appear criticising Fonterra is not appreciated by the Herald’s editors. Big dairy has is tentacles everywhere.
Rachel Stewart @RFStew
Today’s column has been edited, with references to Fonterra removed. No discussion with me, nothing litigious in it
Rachel Stewart @RFStew
@RFStew Gutted. And disappointed. And angry.
And then the Herald relented
Rachel Stewart @RFStew
My column today. In full, and uncircumcised – just as nature intended.
And the article itself
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=11809138