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David Seymour questions media transparency on hīkoi leader’s Te Pāti Māori ties

David Seymour has criticised media coverage of a hīkoi (protest march) making its way to Wellington, questioning why reports fail to mention the organiser’s political affiliations.

In a tweet, Seymour noted that Eru Kapa-Kingi, the hīkoi leader, is employed by Te Pāti Māori in Parliament and was a candidate for the party in the 2023 election.

14 November 2024

‘Apparently it’s over’ – Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill removed from second reading

The government’s Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, purportedly to ensure tech giants like Google and Meta pay for the local journalism, faces an uncertain future.

Sources suggest a recent meeting between Google and officials led to the delay, with one insider noting the bill is now “snagged.” Another source stated, “Apparently it’s over.”

14 November 2024

Has Auckland Transport gone one bike lane too far? Mayor Wayne Brown proposes major shake-up

In his first public report on council-controlled organisations (CCOs) reform, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has recommended either restructuring or disbanding several CCOs.

Options include turning Auckland Transport (AT) into a service agency with the council overseeing strategy, or disbanding AT entirely, with all transport functions shifting to the council.

14 November 2024

'Trans and Pregnant' may give insight why TVNZ is bleeding millions of dollars

TVNZ, the state broadcaster bleeding millions of dollars, promoted the taxpayer-funded documentary, Trans and Pregnant, as “heartwarming” and “relatable,” but journalist Graham Adams is not having a bar of it.

“On what planet is a story about a bearded woman who takes testosterone in the hope of becoming a male and then has to stop taking it to begin menstruating again in order to become pregnant ‘relatable to a broad, diverse range of New Zealanders’?”

14 November 2024

More Bonn, less Detroit: Rob MacCulloch calls $10b bailout for Wellington ‘unacceptable’

Economist Rob MacCulloch called out a proposed $10b bailout for Wellington. According to MacCulloch, the council is too indebted to pay for these upgrades and must rely on general taxation, which he argues is a bad idea.

“Wellington will probably be bailed in a few years, just like defaulting Detroit, another failing city, this time in the US,” he said.

14 November 2024

Deepfake porn is hurting NZ students in a legal grey area

New Zealand schools face a rise of pornographic deepfakes targeting students, especially young females. These AI-generated images, which appear realistic but are entirely fabricated, are used as a form of online bullying.

Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault spoke about the severe impact on students’ mental health: “They look real… and this brings a sense of shame and embarrassment to the victim.”

14 November 2024

Luxon congratulates Trump on ‘historic’ win

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken with US President-elect Donald Trump in a call to congratulate him on his “historic victory.”

When asked about Trump’s campaign promise to impose a 20% tariff on foreign imports, including those from New Zealand, Luxon appeared uncertain. He remarked, “It’s a new administration… they’ll take time to settle into what they want to do.”