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PATHA: Call For Publication Of Guidelines For Gender Affirming Care

PCE: New Research Reveals NZ's Natural Resource Footprint

Government: Independent Review Of Sport New Zealand

RBNZ: OCR Lowered To 3.25%

HBRHT: 'Heli Livestock' To Save Rural Lives

Laura Smith - LDR: Rotorua’s Air Pollution Transformation Feat

EPA: Law Changes Will Streamline Applications For New Chemicals

Cr Diane Calvert: Big decisions, but 12% rates increase

Gordon Campbell: On Wealth Taxes And Capital Flight

In the wake of the Greens’ alternative Budget – and the criticism levelled at it – it seems pretty obvious that when it comes to tax policy, Labour’s only election campaign concession to left wing voters is going to be a capital gains tax (CGT). A wealth tax is not on the cards. Yet in the run-up to next year’s election, even a CGT is going to be demonised as a plunge into radicalism. It is a sign of just how restrictive the politics of progressive taxation are in New Zealand.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research: How Have Our Garden Birds Been Tracking Since 2014?

Birds are important indicators of the health of New Zealand’s environment, and many perform important ecosystem functions, while others have inherent value as taonga species. If we see birds begin to decline, that suggests something has changed in their habitat, perhaps an increase in predators or a decrease in available food and shelter, which could also be affecting other species.

NZ Labour Party: Govt Driving Away Kiwi Innovators And Scientists

“New Zealand’s world leading crown research institutes are being left to dwindle, and New Zealand’s best scientists are losing their jobs and leaving the country,” Labour science and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson said.

PSA: Govt Funding Squeeze Sees DOC Propose Cutting 84 Roles

PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says more than 90 per cent of the staff facing redundancy are women, based on the PSA membership data, which includes 90 affected workers.

NZ Police: Police Statement On Retail Crime

Commissioner Chambers said the wrong message had been sent to the retail community and the public about the Police approach as a result of confusion about the memo which referred to thresholds for retail crime.

Greyhound Racing New Zealand: Greyhound's Starts Judicial Review Proceedings

GRNZ is applying for ‘interim relief’ – a Court order to stop the Crown working on the ban (via the Ministerial Advisory Committee) while the judicial review is undertaken.

Te Pāti Māori: Parliament Website Can’t Handle Opposition To Regulatory Standards Bill

“This is the second time one of David Seymour’s Bills has caused the Parliament website to crash” said Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.

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Govt Continues To Undermine Women 28/05/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Reserve Bank Predicts More Job Losses 28/05/25 | New Zealand Labour Party
Pay Parity Back Pedal A Kick In The Teeth For ECE Kaiako 28/05/25 | Green Party
Discipline Pays Off With Interest Rate Relief 28/05/25 | ACT New Zealand
Further Drop In Cash Rate Good News For Kiwis 28/05/25 | New Zealand Government
Government Releases Independent Review Of Sport New Zealand 28/05/25 | New Zealand Governmen...
$161 Million School Property Growth Plan For Canterbury 28/05/25 | New Zealand Government

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SAFE: Proposed Welfare Code Betrays Animals And The Law 8:08 AM | SAFE For Animals
Inaugural Keith Locke Memorial Debate 28/05/25 | Keith Locke
How Many Public Sector Jobs Have Really Been Axed? 28/05/25 | RNZ
FIANZ Condemns Genocidal Killing Of Palestinians In Gaza, Calls On NZ Govt To Up... 28/05/25
Youth Homelessness Advocate Says Budget Fails Most Vulnerable 28/05/25 | RNZ
PSA Calls On Te Roopu Taurima To Abide By ERA Recommendations 28/05/25 | PSA
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NIWA: Antarctic Footprint Clean-up Challenges - How A Remote Antarctic Base Clean-up Protected One Of Earth’s Clearest Lakes

Dr Howard-Williams says while recent guidelines on cleaning up contaminated sites in Antarctica outlined in the Antarctic Clean Up Manual are useful, challenges remain particularly when not much is known about the consequences of contamination of Antarctic ecosystems.

Hugh Grant: Can A Meme Coin Become A Real Payment Solution?

Meme currencies are becoming increasingly popular, but they are still not fully viable ways to pay, and price volatility is the most important thing. Meme coins change value more often than Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association: EV Battery Fires Expose New Zealand Regulatory Gap

A new industry report investigates concerns around battery end-of-life management in Aotearoa. It finds that while a growing number of businesses are repurposing and recycling EV batteries, they are doing so without formal safety standards, oversight, or ownership rules.

Electricity Authority: Electricity Authority Welcomes Plan To Empower Consumers And ‘Make NZ More Electric’

'The electricity system is in a period of substantial change. The Authority is taking action, alongside others, to enable this change and ensure the system is fit-for-the-future and works for New Zealanders,' says Authority Chief Executive Sarah Gillies.

Pamu Farms: New Zealand Farm Dog Genetic Study Shows Top Five Health Risks

The findings demonstrate the importance of genetic testing working dogs before breeding them, to avoid producing puppies with life-threatening conditions.

EDANZ: Payments NZ Forcing The World’s Most Aggressive Removal Of EFTPOS Terminals

The association is demanding that the Commerce Commission, the Reserve Bank, and other government departments be granted formal oversight of Payments NZ moving forward.

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Gordon Campbell: On Budget 2025

Underwhelming, as promised, was Finance Minister Nicola Willis' second Budget.

Keith Rankin: Using Cuba 1962 To Explain Trump's Brinkmanship

Two longstanding mercantilist economic nations (China, European Union) and one mercantilist leader are slugging it out to see who can export more goods and services to the world; the prize being a mix of gold and virtual-gold, the proceeds of unbalanced trade.

Binoy Kampmark: The Killing Of Israeli Embassy Staffers - Netanyahu’s Antisemitism Canard

Fanaticism diminishes the horizon, leaving human beings bare, and hollow, and naked. And that baring is currently underway with remorseless intensity in Gaza.

Keith Rankin: Zero-Sum Fiscal Narratives

This zero-sum narrative about money is virtually uncontested, certainly in the mainstream media. Yet it's not only sub-standard economics, it is also sub-standard theology.

Eugene Doyle: Chinese Jet Shoots Down France’s Best Fighter; NZ And Australia Should Pay Attention

For reasons of self-interest alone, neither Australia nor New Zealand should join a US-led alliance against China.

Ian Powell: “I Can Confirm They Are Hypotheticals Drawn Largely From Anecdotes And Issues The Minister Has Heard About.”

Ian Powell discusses when health professions regulatory authorities policy is shaped by second hand anecdotes and issues.

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Why New Zealand Should Recognise Palestine 28/05/25 | Ian Powell
On Wealth Taxes And Capital Flight 28/05/25 | Gordon Campbell
Squabbling Siblings: India, Pakistan And Operation Sindoor 28/05/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Using Cuba 1962 To Explain Trump's Brinkmanship 27/05/25 | Keith Rankin
The War On Gaza Is A War On Our Humanity 27/05/25 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
The Killing Of Israeli Embassy Staffers: Netanyahu’s Antisemitism Canard 25/05/25 | Binoy Ka...
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WORLD

ACI Asia Pacific: Air Connectivity Ranking - Asia-Pacific Reports 13% Growth; Middle East Leads With 28%

The latest study shows regional connectivity surged 14%, driven by Gulf hubs and China’s reopening.

Save The Children: Ukraine - Air Raid Sirens Halted One In Every Five Lessons This School Year

May 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Safe Schools Declaration. A total of 121 states have committed to taking concrete steps to prevent attacks on education, avoid the use of schools for military purposes, and safeguard the right to learn even in times of crisis.

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa: Israel Blocks NZ Aid To Starving Palestinians

Up to $29 million worth of aid provided by New Zealand is held up on the Gaza border by Israel, says the PSNA.

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: Operation TUI MOANA 2025 Concludes With Strong Regional Coordination

The operation concluded on Friday 23 May 2025, with the successful participation of Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Pacific Community - SPC: Disease-Free Coconut Nurseries In Papua New Guinea To Support White Copra Revival And Rural Livelihoods

KIK Managing Director, Mr Alan Aku said the nurseries are a direct response to the challenges facing PNG’s coconut industry, especially the damage caused by Bogia Coconut Syndrome.

Fire and Emergency NZ: Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

Four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison Officers will depart New Zealand early next week following a formal request for assistance from the New South Wales State Emergency Service on Sunday.

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Gordon Campbell: On Wealth Taxes And Capital Flight

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research: How Have Our Garden Birds Been Tracking Since 2014?

NZ Labour Party: Govt Driving Away Kiwi Innovators And Scientists

PSA: Govt Funding Squeeze Sees DOC Propose Cutting 84 Roles

NZ Police: Police Statement On Retail Crime

Greyhound Racing New Zealand: Greyhound's Starts Judicial Review Proceedings

Te Pāti Māori: Parliament Website Can’t Handle Opposition To Regulatory Standards Bill

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

NIWA: Antarctic Footprint Clean-up Challenges - How A Remote Antarctic Base Clean-up Protected One Of Earth’s Clearest Lakes

Hugh Grant: Can A Meme Coin Become A Real Payment Solution?

Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association: EV Battery Fires Expose New Zealand Regulatory Gap

Electricity Authority: Electricity Authority Welcomes Plan To Empower Consumers And ‘Make NZ More Electric’

Pamu Farms: New Zealand Farm Dog Genetic Study Shows Top Five Health Risks

EDANZ: Payments NZ Forcing The World’s Most Aggressive Removal Of EFTPOS Terminals

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COMMENT

Gordon Campbell: On Budget 2025

Keith Rankin: Using Cuba 1962 To Explain Trump's Brinkmanship

Binoy Kampmark: The Killing Of Israeli Embassy Staffers - Netanyahu’s Antisemitism Canard

Keith Rankin: Zero-Sum Fiscal Narratives

Eugene Doyle: Chinese Jet Shoots Down France’s Best Fighter; NZ And Australia Should Pay Attention

Ian Powell: “I Can Confirm They Are Hypotheticals Drawn Largely From Anecdotes And Issues The Minister Has Heard About.”

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WORLD

ACI Asia Pacific: Air Connectivity Ranking - Asia-Pacific Reports 13% Growth; Middle East Leads With 28%

Save The Children: Ukraine - Air Raid Sirens Halted One In Every Five Lessons This School Year

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa: Israel Blocks NZ Aid To Starving Palestinians

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: Operation TUI MOANA 2025 Concludes With Strong Regional Coordination

Pacific Community - SPC: Disease-Free Coconut Nurseries In Papua New Guinea To Support White Copra Revival And Rural Livelihoods

Fire and Emergency NZ: Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

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Science Media Centre: Teen Dies After Controversial Tackle Game – Expert Reaction

Howard Davis: The Amici Ensemble Provide A Master Class In Françaix, Fauré, & Brahms

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa: Local HIV Diagnoses In Decline, Challenges To Achieving Elimination Goal

NZSO: NZSO Classical Hits Tour From Kerikeri To Blenheim Begins 31 May

PHARMAC: Schedule Rule Changes Will Improve Continuity Of Cancer Care

NZ Association of Scrabble Players: Watch New Zealand’s 2025 Scrabble Championship Live

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