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Stats NZ: Export Growth Narrows Current Account Deficit To $5.9B

Eugene Doyle: A new campaign for Wellington

NZ Labour Party: Luxon Quick To Give Away Principled Position On Nukes

Stephen Olsen: The frustrations of a ‘seismic city’

EDS: EDS Addresses Questions On Resource Management Reforms

Te Pāti Māori: Stand Up For Palestine

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Whakauae Research: 20 Years Of Advancing Hauora Māori

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie

According to RNZ’s embedded reporter, the importance of Winston Peters’ talks in Washington this week “cannot be overstated.” Right. “Exceptionally important.” said the maestro himself. This epic importance doesn’t seem to have culminated in anything more than us expressing our “concern” to the Americans about a series of issues that are already done and dusted. Tariffs? Australia isn’t getting an exemption, so why would we? Slashing 80% of the US foreign aid budget, and leaving the door open to China in the Pacific? A fait accompli, already.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

ACT New Zealand: Is Police Abolition Official Green Party Policy?

ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on the Green Party to confirm it does not support police abolition.

New Zealand Government: International Anti-Money Laundering Rule Changes Support Government Reforms

These changes are in line with FATF’s new best practice that countries should not only address their AML/CFT risks but also apply a risk-based approach to ensure that measures to target money laundering and terrorist financing don’t make it impossible for innocent people to access financial services.

Justice for Palestine: Emergency Protest As Israel Breaks Ceasefire With Deadly Dawn Attacks On Gazan Civilians

We call on the New Zealand government to immediately condemn these attacks and implement sanctions against Israel, in accordance with international law.

PSA: Internal Affairs Gutted Again With Govt Planning To Cut 133 Roles

Staff were told today of the latest proposed job cuts which could result in the net loss of 64 permanent roles, plus 69 fixed term roles which are not being renewed beyond 1 September, for a total reduction of 133 roles. These are spread across all five branches of DIA.

Workers First Union: Our Union’s New Name - ‘FIRST Union’ Becomes ‘Workers First Union’

Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary, said he was proud that the union was making its mission clear with the new name. Mr Maga said that the union had sought to change its name to distinguish the organisation from similarly named business entities and encapsulate the union’s purpose more clearly.

Council for International Development: Kiwi Aid Agencies Urge Govt To Increase Climate Finance & Foreign Aid Spending

In the lead-up to the 2025 budget, an open letter from New Zealand’s international development NGOs has asked the government to increase aid spending in the Pacific region, at a time of significant cutbacks by other bilateral donors.

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Natural Hazards Commission: Citizen Science Seismometers Could Revolutionise Earthquake Monitoring, New Research Shows

Lead researcher Bethany Hughes and her supervisor Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp say the $1000 NZD “small but powerful” desktop seismometers could revolutionise how we think about earthquake data.

Horizon Research: 9% Support Lowering Corporate Tax - Survey

While the government is considering lowering corporate tax, a new survey finds only 9% of adults support this, while 25% want it increased.

The Nielsen Company: Nielsen Ad Intel 2024 Advertising Spend Report Reveals NZ’s Top Advertisers, Leading Industries, & Market Shifts

Retail, food, and telecommunications remained dominant, while pharmaceuticals and insurance saw significant gains as brands adapted to changing consumer behaviours and industry trends.

NZ Customs Service: Customs Agencies Bolster New Zealand-India Engagement To Improve Market Access

Authorised exporters from both countries that meet the supply chain security measures will now receive priority at their respective borders, with fewer likelihood of inspections and quicker clearance of their goods. This provides them with certainty and increased speed to market in one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

GNS Science: Laser Technology On Subsea Cables Could Provide Earlier Tsunami Warning For The Pacific

National Physical Laboratory Principal Scientist Giuseppe Marra said they are very excited to have started detecting earthquakes and ocean currents in the Tasman Sea. MSL Senior Research Scientist Dr Johan Grand said the South Pacific is an ideal natural testbed due to its high seismic activity.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: RBNZ Supports Release Of Police’s National Risk Assessment

The report assesses threat and sectoral vulnerability, exploring their impact on money laundering and terrorism financing risk and proliferation financing in New Zealand.

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Gordon Campbell: On Luxon’s Survival Chances, And The India FTA

The talk that Christopher Luxon is about to be rolled resumes but there is no apparent successor.

Binoy Kampmark: The Trauma Will Be Instagrammed - Wombat Handlings Down Under

The response to Jones in Australia proved heated. A petition seeking deportation was launched, receiving over 40,000 signatures. The Wombat Protection Society expressed shock at the “mishandling of a wombat joey in an apparent snatch for ‘social media likes’.”

Keith Rankin: Geopolitical Fractures, And Untidy Yet Workable Solutions

We can avoid most wars by finding pragmatic solutions to geopolitical conflicts, accepting realities as they stand, and avoiding inflammatory rhetoric towards others. We have avoided violent conflict in and around the Fujian geopolitical fault line by not, so far, trying to find and impose final tidy solutions.

Gordon Campbell: On Winston Peters’ Battle Against The Phantom Legions Of The Woke

Winston Peters war on “wokeness” looks like an old man’s cranky complaint ..

Adrian Maidment: Road Cone Final Exam & Donald, I Warned You!

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Binoy Kampmark: The Script Of Anxiety - Poland’s Nuclear Weapons Fascination

Poland would receive collective military aid in any case should it be attacked. But, as Jon Wolfsthal of the Federation of American Scientists reasons, an innate concern of being abandoned in the face of aggression continues to cause jitters.

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Gordon Campbell On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie 11:15 AM
Dunne's Weekly: ACC Rules On Volunteers Need To Change 8:27 AM | Peter Dunne
The Trauma Will Be Instagrammed: Wombat Handlings Down Under 19/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark
Geopolitical Fractures, And Untidy Yet Workable Solutions 18/03/25 | Keith Rankin
On Luxon’s Survival Chances, And The India FTA 18/03/25 | Gordon Campbell
Road Cone Final Exam & Donald, I Warned You! 17/03/25 | Adrian Maidment
The Script Of Anxiety: Poland’s Nuclear Weapons Fascination 17/03/25 | Binoy Kampmark

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WORLD

Consumer Council of Fiji: Beware Of Scammers Selling Traditional Attire For Eid

With Eid fast approaching, many consumers are turning to online platforms to purchase traditional clothing and accessories. The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging shoppers to exercise caution when making online purchases, as complaints of fraud continue to rise.

World Vision: NZ Food Price Inflation Improving, But Prices Skyrocket For Poor Nations

World Vision’s annual Price Shocks Report examines food price inflation in 77 countries for ten common food items, including rice, bananas, chicken, tomatoes, eggs, milk, and oil, and compares these with prices a year ago. The 2025 report finds that food prices dropped 18% in New Zealand in 2024, compared with a 56% increase for the same basic food items in 2023.

U.S. Department of State: Statement Of The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Charlevoix

The statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.

Palestine Forum of New Zealand: Palestine Forum Of New Zealand Condemns Israel’s Resumption Of Military Operations In Gaza

We call on the New Zealand government and the international community to take immediate action to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing violations of international law and to demand an end to the assault on Gaza.

Cash Welcome: Australia - Ratings Agency Says Banks Can Afford Social Responsibilities

New analysis from S&P Global Ratings, reported by BankingDay.com finds Australian banks have "ample" financial capability to pay for bank branches. 'We believe major bank ratings have ample headroom in their credit ratings to absorb the costs of unprofitable branches,' S&P observed.

Greenpeace: The Deep Sea Mining Industry Is Crumbling And Desperate

The deep sea mining industry is facing significant challenges due to the lack of financing support, the unavailability of ships and delays with building its equipment; mining test results failing to support industry claims of little harm.

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LIFESTYLE

Howard Davis: Circa Theatre Needlessly Reimagines Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit

Coward can hardly be classified as a “serious” playwright and Circa’s latest production is certainly a light, amusing, and frothy affair, but like a mistimed soufflé it eventually falls rather flat.

Christchurch Cathedral: Christ Church Cathedral Exhibition “A Love Letter To The City”

Christchurch Dean Ben Truman said “the preview was another chance for people to go back into their Cathedral and to enjoy this special place.” Following the preview, Ghosts on Every Corner exhibition (and book) will move to the Pūmanawa Gallery at the Arts Centre from 29 March for six weeks.

Hastings Meatball Festival: Unbelievaball Turnout And Second Year Confirmed For Hastings Meatball Festival!

With such a warm response, the Hastings District Council-led event, believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand, will become an annual celebration of the city’s iconic meatball history and vibrant food scene, says Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst.

MelNet: New National Strategy Launched To Combat World's Highest Skin Cancer Rates

With the highest melanoma death rate in the world and 8 out of 10 cancers diagnosed being skin cancer, urgent action is needed to protect New Zealanders. Without intervention, the projected cost to New Zealand is set to reach nearly $500 million by 2025.

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ: New Psychology Training To Boost NZ’s Mental Health Workforce

Sue Dashfield, Group Manager Enablement for Health NZ, says there was strong interest from tertiary education providers in the open procurement process in late 2024. The new Postgraduate Diploma in Associate Psychology will provide a new career pathway for psychology graduates, strengthening New Zealand’s mental health workforce and expanding the availability of trained professionals in the sector

Whānau Āwhina Plunket: Nursing Scholarship Open For Applications

The annual scholarship provides financial support of $3,000 to a full-time nursing student of Ngāi Tahu descent who is in their final year of study.

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