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NZDF: RNZN Divers Assess Sunken HMNZS Manawanui In Samoa

Helene Ritchie: What happens next?

FMA: Proceedings Against ASB For Alleged Fair Dealing Breaches

MBNZT: Global Butterfly Emergency!

Te Pāti Māori: Govt Gambling Safety Of Our Moana

Paul Ridley-Smith: Rational arguments, and scaremongering

Government: New Zealand Marks Anniversary Of 7 October

GE Free NZ: Co-existence With GE Crops In New Zealand Is Impossible

Gordon Campbell: On The Coalition’s Fast -tracked Speed Dates With Property Developers

On the weekend, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop admitted that not everyone will “like” his fast track wish-list, before adding: “We are a government that does not shy away from those tough decisions." Hmm. IMO, there’s nothing “tough” about a government using its numbers in Parliament to bulldoze aside the public’s social and environmental concerns. That’s being “tough” only in the sense of saying “tough shit” to what the public thinks about it.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Taxpayers' Union: Public Demands Transparency On The Sinking Of The HMNZS Manawanui

“The reasons for the demise of the HMNZS Manawanui must be made known” said a spokesman for the Taxpayers’ Union, Sam Warren. “The Defence Force must reveal as soon as practicable the cause of this disaster so that the public can have confidence this will not be repeated."

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: Aotearoa New Zealand’s Record On Women’s Rights Before The United Nations

As the country’s national human rights institution, Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has prepared a ‘shadow report’ for the UN CEDAW Committee. As an A-status national human rights institution the Commission will also be speaking directly to the Committee during the review.

Endangered Species Foundation: Approval For 35-Year Sand Mining In Bream Bay - A Devastating Decision For Our Precious Coastlines

Approving sand mining here is not only environmentally destructive but a betrayal of the communities who have fought to protect these areas for decades.

Green Party: Trojan Horse Approach To Fast-track Projects Threatens Environment

What we see in this list is a number of projects that will have long-lasting and potentially irreversible impacts on the environment. Talk of renewable energy and housing - which could be consented under current processes - are nothing more than a smokescreen to the environmental vandalism this is set to unleash.

Environmental Defence Society: Huge Number Of Projects To Be Fast-tracked; Some Good, Some Bad

Overall, we’re blown away by the sheer volume of projects listed. We question how the Government intends to stand up enough qualified expert panels to process them in the timeframes indicated.

RNZ: Missing Phillips Family - Police Making Fresh Enquiries After New Reported Sighting

Tom Phillips and his three children have not been seen since late 2021.

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Christopher Battershill, The Conversation: Manawanui Sinking - An Expert Explains Why A Speedy Cleanup Will Be Crucial – And The Main Challenges Ahead

Damage from the loss of a New Zealand naval ship in Samoa can be limited if salvage and cleanup crews move fast. But the depth at which the ship now lies will be a challenge.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: ESAS Access Review - Consultation 2 Opens

The consultation seeks to evaluate feedback on whether the policy is clear and easy to follow for new applicants who want to bank directly with ESAS, and what clarity and guidance would be useful to help navigate the application process.

Financial Markets Authority: AA Insurance To Pay $6.175 Million Penalty For Misleading Customers

AAI admitted its conduct, which resulted in approximately $11.12 million in overcharges, breached section 22 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMC Act). The breaches primarily arose out of failure and deficiencies in its systems and processes.

Bill Bennett: Starlink’s Growing Pains

In this week's Download Weekly newsletter: Starlink is growing fast, but expanding subscribers numbers means more network congestion. Smishing comes to New Zealand. We don't look great in the GSMA digital transformation report.

Hugh Grant: 10 of the Best Generative AI Tools for Entrepreneurs

As the technology improves, it will only grow in popularity for business owners and hobbyists alike.

Financial Services Federation: Incoming Regulator FMA To Address Lenders For The First Time At FSF’s Conference

The change in regulator for consumer credit was announced earlier this year as part of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly’s vision to streamline the overly-complex regulatory landscape.

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Gordon Campbell: On The Perils Of Israel’s War Fever

Israel seems on the brink of achieving the war with Iran that Benjamin Netanyahu has been trying all year to provoke.

Binoy Kampmark: Raw Deals - The Continued Shafting Of The Chagossians

The advocacy group, Chagossian Voices, deplored “the exclusion of the Chagossian community from the negotiations which have produced this statement of intent concerning the sovereignty of our homeland.”

Ian Powell: Effectiveology

There are few sectors that are as prone to either the overuse of meaningless jargon or the superficial misuse of otherwise credible words than health systems, particularly in more developed economies such as Aotearoa New Zealand.

Binoy Kampmark: Handmaiden To The Establishment - Peter Greste’s Register Of Journalists

Greste now wishes, with dictatorial sensibility, to further impress his views on journalism through Journalism Australia, a body he hopes will set “professional” standards for the craft and, problematically, define press freedom in Australia.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Why Trump Could Become POTUS Again

It may be wishful thinking, but I don’t feel the outcome has been metaphysically determined, as it was with Bush before the 2000 election and Trump in 2016.

Ramzy Baroud: Words Kill - Why Israel Gets Away With Murder In Gaza And Lebanon

Perpetuating Israeli lies is dangerous, not only because truth-telling is a virtue but also because words kill, and dishonest reporting can, in fact, succeed in justifying genocide.

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On The Coalition’s Fast -tracked Speed Dates With Property Developers 10:57 AM | Gordon Camp...
Raw Deals: The Continued Shafting Of The Chagossians 06/10/24 | Binoy Kampmark
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Why Trump Could Become POTUS Again 03/10/24 | Martin LeFevre - Meditations
Words Kill - Why Israel Gets Away With Murder In Gaza And Lebanon 03/10/24 | Ramzy Baroud
On The Perils Of Israel’s War Fever 03/10/24 | Gordon Campbell

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RNZ: Locals Fear Damage, Report Smell After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking

Residents in Samoa are concerned about what potential environmental damage from the disaster might mean for tourism and fishing businesses.

UN News: Gang Attack In Haiti's Pont Sondé Leaves 70 Dead

An attack by a notorious gang in the town of Pont Sondé, Haiti, left at least 70 people dead on Thursday, after gunmen armed with automatic rifles opened fire, a spokesperson for the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.

UN News: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test For Emergency Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.

UN News: Guterres Urges Global Community To Repeat ‘Utter Condemnation’ Of 7 October Hamas Terror Attack

The UN Secretary-General has called on the international community to loudly condemn those “abhorrent acts” which have triggered a shocking wave of violence across the region.

Access Now: Access Now And Russian Civil Society Victims Help Take Down Russian Phishing Infrastructure

“This joint legal action is a powerful example of what can be accomplished when private companies, governments, and civil society join forces to protect vulnerable communities from cyber attacks,” said Natalia Krapiva, Senior Tech-Legal Counsel at Access Now.

ITUC: B-Ready - ITUC Condemns World Bank’s Newly Launched Index For Its “Dangerous” Ranking Of Countries’ Labour Policies

The World Bank has released its Business Ready Index or “B-Ready Index,” ranking countries on their alleged ease of doing business.

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Blind Low Vision NZ: See The Person Not The Sight Loss | Every Three Hours, A New Zealander Develops Vision Loss

For every person affected, the emotional, physical, and social toll is different. We want Kiwis to get behind BLVNZ and help us ensure that everyone can live fulfilling lives. This means access to everyday services, experiences and support to meet any challenges.

New Zealand Veterinary Association: Animal Owners Urged To Keep Pets Away From Floodwater

It’s important to keep your animals away from floodwater, as it can harbour water-borne diseases like leptospirosis and gastroenteritis, including salmonella.

Bikesport NZ: NZ Mini Motocross Nationals Were Sensational

There was plenty of inspiration on hand at the weekend, with the pit zone bristling with former superstars of the sport, all now the proud parents of today’s rising stars in mini motocross, considered a nursery ground for those starting out in motocross.

Menopause and Wellness: First Ever Fully Funded Packages Of Menopause Care And Treatment Launched In New Zealand

Menopause & Wellness in partnership with EAP providers have created the first funded pathway for women to access specialist menopause care and treatment. This supports women to be able to access timely, funded and specialist menopause care and treatment to help them feel well throughout menopause.

Te Taura Ora a Waiariki: Iwi Māori Partnership Boards Unite In Whakatāne To Lead Regional Health Planning

“The purpose of our collective is to mahi tahi - to work together- to achieve the health and wellness aspirations of our whānau,” said Kataraina Hodge, Co-Chair of Te Tiratū IMPB.

Primary and Community Health Aotearoa: Calling For An Urgent Review Of The Existing Funding Model

The Board and members are calling for an urgent review of the existing funding model to challenge the status quo, embracing contemporary and collaborative models that focus on improved outcomes rather than simply service delivery and to achieve better value for money.

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Gordon Campbell: On The Coalition’s Fast -tracked Speed Dates With Property Developers

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Taxpayers' Union: Public Demands Transparency On The Sinking Of The HMNZS Manawanui

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: Aotearoa New Zealand’s Record On Women’s Rights Before The United Nations

Endangered Species Foundation: Approval For 35-Year Sand Mining In Bream Bay - A Devastating Decision For Our Precious Coastlines

Green Party: Trojan Horse Approach To Fast-track Projects Threatens Environment

Environmental Defence Society: Huge Number Of Projects To Be Fast-tracked; Some Good, Some Bad

RNZ: Missing Phillips Family - Police Making Fresh Enquiries After New Reported Sighting

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Christopher Battershill, The Conversation: Manawanui Sinking - An Expert Explains Why A Speedy Cleanup Will Be Crucial – And The Main Challenges Ahead

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: ESAS Access Review - Consultation 2 Opens

Financial Markets Authority: AA Insurance To Pay $6.175 Million Penalty For Misleading Customers

Bill Bennett: Starlink’s Growing Pains

Hugh Grant: 10 of the Best Generative AI Tools for Entrepreneurs

Financial Services Federation: Incoming Regulator FMA To Address Lenders For The First Time At FSF’s Conference

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COMMENT

Gordon Campbell: On The Perils Of Israel’s War Fever

Binoy Kampmark: Raw Deals - The Continued Shafting Of The Chagossians

Ian Powell: Effectiveology

Binoy Kampmark: Handmaiden To The Establishment - Peter Greste’s Register Of Journalists

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: Why Trump Could Become POTUS Again

Ramzy Baroud: Words Kill - Why Israel Gets Away With Murder In Gaza And Lebanon

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WORLD

RNZ: Locals Fear Damage, Report Smell After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking

UN News: Gang Attack In Haiti's Pont Sondé Leaves 70 Dead

UN News: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test For Emergency Use

UN News: Guterres Urges Global Community To Repeat ‘Utter Condemnation’ Of 7 October Hamas Terror Attack

Access Now: Access Now And Russian Civil Society Victims Help Take Down Russian Phishing Infrastructure

ITUC: B-Ready - ITUC Condemns World Bank’s Newly Launched Index For Its “Dangerous” Ranking Of Countries’ Labour Policies

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LIFESTYLE

Blind Low Vision NZ: See The Person Not The Sight Loss | Every Three Hours, A New Zealander Develops Vision Loss

New Zealand Veterinary Association: Animal Owners Urged To Keep Pets Away From Floodwater

Bikesport NZ: NZ Mini Motocross Nationals Were Sensational

Menopause and Wellness: First Ever Fully Funded Packages Of Menopause Care And Treatment Launched In New Zealand

Te Taura Ora a Waiariki: Iwi Māori Partnership Boards Unite In Whakatāne To Lead Regional Health Planning

Primary and Community Health Aotearoa: Calling For An Urgent Review Of The Existing Funding Model

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