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Government: Democracy Restored To Transport In Auckland

Karl Tiefenbacher: Platitudes, demolitions, and mis-information

Te Mana Hiko: Electricity Authority Publishes New Consumer Protections

NZNO: Te Whatu Ora Nurses Go On Nationwide Strike Action Today

TAIC: NEW TAIC Inquiry - Air NZ A320 Engine Issue

NZ Labour Party: ACC Must Pull Investments In Israel’s Illegal Settlements

Scion: $3.6m Lab Upgrade To Better Support NZ Research

Internal Affairs: New Service Modernisation Roadmap

Gordon Campbell: On Why An AUKUS Led By Trump Is A Scary Prospect

On the weeknd, Labour figured out that it doesn’t want New Zealand to join Pillar 2 of an AUKUS pact after all. Hmm. This is despite the fact that its then-Defence Minister Andrew Little seemed dead keen on the nuclear-capable military alliance when Labour was last in a position of power to make decisions that had consequences. Given Donald Trump’s fixation with asserting US superiority over China economically and militarily, you would think any pact designed to cow China into submission would prosper during Trump’s second term, to a round of applause from MFAT and the defence boffins.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Police: Firearms Registry Instrumental In Arrest Of Suspected Firearms Diverters

While the Registry is not yet fully populated it is already changing the game for us. Without the Registry records linking the seized firearms to the suspect licence holders, the flow-on activity arguably would not have occurred, says Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Sears, Wellington District Investigations Group.

Environmental Defence Society: Marine Spatial Planning Is A Game-Changer

“Marine spatial planning is commonplace overseas with over 120 countries and territories now having MSP in place. However, we have been slow to adopt the approach in this country,” said EDS Policy Director Raewyn Peart. "MSP provides a way to better manage conflicts while at the same time supporting economic opportunities and a healthier marine environment."

Stuff: Honeymoon Over For National, Poll Suggests

Assuming all seats are held, and using the Electoral Commission’s seat calculator, these results would deliver an overhang in Parliament with both Te Pāti Māori and National winning more electorate seats than their party vote entitlement.

Biosecurity NZ: Strict Biosecurity Measures In Place On Chicken Farm

“Tests from the Mainland Poultry managed farm have identified a high pathogenic H7N6 subtype of avian influenza. While it is not the H5N1 type circulating among wildlife around the world that has caused concern we are taking the find seriously,” says Biosecurity New Zealand Deputy Director-General Stuart Anderson.

Water Safety NZ: Drowning Deaths Drop 26%—How Kiwis Are Turning The Tide On Tragedy

Water Safety New Zealand’s predictive modelling now forecasts 70 fatalities by year-end, potentially marking the lowest total since 2018 (66).

NZCTU: Luxon Surrenders Worker Protections To ACT Party

The Government should reverse this decision and commit to fair workplace laws that protect all workers, regardless of income. Employment law must ensure dignity, respect, and a fair process for everyone. Anything less risks undermining the integrity of our workplaces.

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Commerce Commission: ComCom Targets Bundling Loophole

The Commission is concerned that Contact and Nova persist with GST-exclusive pricing by default, when a fully-loaded retail price is what most Kiwis are accustomed to seeing.

NIWA: 'Spilling The Tea' On Wetlands - Scientists Find Link Between Temperature And Carbon Storage Rates

The project, which is the first long-term study of its kind, found that warmer temperatures reduce the ability of wetlands to store carbon, meaning more is released into the atmosphere.

Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: Man Sentenced In Whangārei District Court For Issuing Fake Gas Certificates & Carrying Out Unsafe Gasfitting Work

The charges relate to multiple incidents in 2022 where Mr Arthur misled members of the public and carried out unsafe gasfitting work, endangering lives.

University of Auckland: NZ, China Team Up On Caring For Coastal Wetlands As Sea Levels Rise

The New Zealand scientists are focused on computer modelling to guide wetland management, including the potential to restore mangroves and saltmarshes on low-lying farmland where sea water is encroaching. The Chinese team will stress-test some of their models in New Zealand conditions.

Rocket Lab: 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Posts 55% Year-on-Year Growth & Guides To Record Revenue In Q4

Revenue grew 55% year-on-year to $105 million and we continue to see strong demand growth with our backlog at $1.05 billion.

Buy Kiwi: Call For Change As Study Reveals 84% Of Kiwis Deceived By Foreign-Owned .co.nz Websites

The stark warning comes as new research exposes a critical vulnerability in New Zealand's domain name system, with an alarming 84% of New Zealanders having been deceived by overseas-owned companies using .co.nz domain names to create a false impression of local ownership.

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Binoy Kampmark: The Syrian Civil War - New Phases, Old Lies

A new bloody phase has opened up in Syria, as if it was ever possible to contemplate another one in that tormented land. Were the Assad regime, bloodthirsty as it is, to collapse, yet another cataclysmic tide of holy book vengeance is bound to ripple through the region.

Keith Rankin: Bidenomics And Luxonomics

Bidenomics was functionally the same as 'hitlernomics'. In the meantime, Luxonomics is paralysing Aotearoa New Zealand.

Gordon Campbell: On The Royal Commission’s Fine-tuning Of Vaccine Mandates And Lockdowns

Let's hope politicians of all stripes can agree to limit their urge to politicise the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings about the Covid response.

Ramzy Baroud: Israel And The West’s War On Itself - The True Meaning Of ICC Arrest Warrants

It would not be an exaggeration to claim that the ICC’s indictment of Netanyahu, as a representative of the political establishment in Israel, and Gallant, as the leader of the military class, is also an indictment of the United States.

Binoy Kampmark: Gallic Stubbornness - France, Netanyahu And The ICC Arrest Warrants

The French approach waters down the effect of the warrants by effectively rejecting ICC jurisdiction over Israel’s officials and commanders, despite the court’s own finding that it had jurisdiction by virtue of Israel’s operations on Palestinian territory and the accession to the Rome Treaty by the Palestinians.

Ramzy Baroud: ‘Genocide’ vs ‘Bigger Genocide’ in Gaza - Time to Decolonize Our Minds

The world is vastly changing, and it is time for us to change as well. Frantz Fanon had already discovered the cure: We must clinically detect and remove the rot, not only from our land but from our minds as well.

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Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: FFA Members Welcome WCPFC Adoption Of First Ever Crew Labour Standards

This measure establishes binding rules to improve the welfare of crew members on fishing vessels operating across the western and central Pacific. It involves addressing fair wages, safe working conditions and safeguards against exploitation.

Save The Children: Pacific Youth Hope Historic Hearing In The Hague Delivers Climate Justice Where COP Did Not

Vanuatu, along with a group of Pacific Island law students, have spearheaded the move to seek an advisory opinion from the ICJ that will define the legal obligations of countries to take climate action.

UN Special Procedures - Human Rights: Bhopal - A Lingering Legacy Of Contamination And Injustice

The Bhopal tragedy reflects the risks and harms resulting from the transfer of dirty or dangerous technologies to the countries in the Global South. The threats are aggravated where multinational companies apply lower safety standards in their overseas operations and outsource risks to their subsidiaries, as in this case.

UNCCD: Planetary Boundaries - Confronting The Global Crisis Of Land Degradation

The report charts an urgent course correction for how the world grows food and uses land in order to avoid irretrievably compromising Earth’s capacity to support human and environmental wellbeing.

ITUC: ILO Global Wage Report - Uneven Wage Recovery Shows Urgent Need For Fair Pay And Living Wages

The ITUC welcomes the ILO’s latest Global Wage Report 2024-25, but is concerned at some of the key findings.

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Demands Release Of Plastics Treaty Activists, As Global Talks Enter Final Stages

We urge the South Korean authorities to release the activists immediately. These activists are standing with thousands of Korean citizens and millions more around the world who are demanding a historic treaty in Busan. Their voices must be heard, says Greenpeace spokesperson Graham Forbes.

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Music Production Guild Aotearoa: New MPG Programme - Mix Assist

Designed to help producers and engineers in Aotearoa develop their skillset in mixing, Mix Assist allows Full MPG Members to submit their mixes for feedback from one of MPG’s experienced mixing engineer mentors.

Paralympics NZ: Paralympian Swimmers Lili-Fox Mason And Gabriella Smith Recognised With Paralympic Pin Presentation

The 2024 ParaFed Canterbury Awards Function provided the ideal setting as Christchurch-based teenage duo Paralympian #235 Lili-Fox Mason and Paralympian #237 Gabriella “Gaby” Smith were presented with their official numbered pins by Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ).

NZAMH: Opposition To Proposed Changes To Genetically Modified Organisms Regulation

Medical Herbalists raise concern about proposed changes to the regulation of genetically modified organisms.

Engineering New Zealand: Kiwi Kids’ STEM Education At Risk

Funding for STEM initiatives that boost the core curriculum has significantly declined in recent years, and STEM education providers are closing or facing uncertain futures due to a lack of financial support.

RNZPBA: New Kiwi Bagpipe Documentary Available Worldwide

This documentary was as much about capturing the power of camaraderie and collaboration as it was the stunning musical performances, says John Sellwood, renowned New Zealand storyteller and 12,000 Miles documentary director.

The Heart Foundation: Full Force Of Volunteers Needed To Fight Heart Disease - Become A Big Heart Appeal Street Collector

The Heart Foundation is calling on New Zealanders to gift a couple of hours of their time on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February 2025 by volunteering as a Big Heart Appeal street collector and raising funds for heart research.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Police: Firearms Registry Instrumental In Arrest Of Suspected Firearms Diverters

Environmental Defence Society: Marine Spatial Planning Is A Game-Changer

Stuff: Honeymoon Over For National, Poll Suggests

Biosecurity NZ: Strict Biosecurity Measures In Place On Chicken Farm

Water Safety NZ: Drowning Deaths Drop 26%—How Kiwis Are Turning The Tide On Tragedy

NZCTU: Luxon Surrenders Worker Protections To ACT Party

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Commerce Commission: ComCom Targets Bundling Loophole

NIWA: 'Spilling The Tea' On Wetlands - Scientists Find Link Between Temperature And Carbon Storage Rates

Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: Man Sentenced In Whangārei District Court For Issuing Fake Gas Certificates & Carrying Out Unsafe Gasfitting Work

University of Auckland: NZ, China Team Up On Caring For Coastal Wetlands As Sea Levels Rise

Rocket Lab: 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Posts 55% Year-on-Year Growth & Guides To Record Revenue In Q4

Buy Kiwi: Call For Change As Study Reveals 84% Of Kiwis Deceived By Foreign-Owned .co.nz Websites

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COMMENT

Binoy Kampmark: The Syrian Civil War - New Phases, Old Lies

Keith Rankin: Bidenomics And Luxonomics

Gordon Campbell: On The Royal Commission’s Fine-tuning Of Vaccine Mandates And Lockdowns

Ramzy Baroud: Israel And The West’s War On Itself - The True Meaning Of ICC Arrest Warrants

Binoy Kampmark: Gallic Stubbornness - France, Netanyahu And The ICC Arrest Warrants

Ramzy Baroud: ‘Genocide’ vs ‘Bigger Genocide’ in Gaza - Time to Decolonize Our Minds

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WORLD

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency: FFA Members Welcome WCPFC Adoption Of First Ever Crew Labour Standards

Save The Children: Pacific Youth Hope Historic Hearing In The Hague Delivers Climate Justice Where COP Did Not

UN Special Procedures - Human Rights: Bhopal - A Lingering Legacy Of Contamination And Injustice

UNCCD: Planetary Boundaries - Confronting The Global Crisis Of Land Degradation

ITUC: ILO Global Wage Report - Uneven Wage Recovery Shows Urgent Need For Fair Pay And Living Wages

Greenpeace: Greenpeace Demands Release Of Plastics Treaty Activists, As Global Talks Enter Final Stages

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LIFESTYLE

Music Production Guild Aotearoa: New MPG Programme - Mix Assist

Paralympics NZ: Paralympian Swimmers Lili-Fox Mason And Gabriella Smith Recognised With Paralympic Pin Presentation

NZAMH: Opposition To Proposed Changes To Genetically Modified Organisms Regulation

Engineering New Zealand: Kiwi Kids’ STEM Education At Risk

RNZPBA: New Kiwi Bagpipe Documentary Available Worldwide

The Heart Foundation: Full Force Of Volunteers Needed To Fight Heart Disease - Become A Big Heart Appeal Street Collector

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