Summarised by Centrist
Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) is calling on the government to urgently prevent regional councils from enforcing the current National Policy Statement on Freshwater, as impending changes render the existing rules redundant. Dave Harrison, B+LNZ’s Policy and Advocacy GM, warns that continuing with outdated regulations could lead to unnecessary costs and long-term impacts on regional planning.
“It’s not a core role or focus of the council.”
Up nearly 40 percent in the last half of 2024.
The coalition campaigned to “stop all work on He Puapua.”
“Just another publicity stunt…”
“Even ministers now recognise that policy unpredictability has become a genuine investment risk.”
“…school boards largely operate as judge, jury, and executioner…”
“It’s not a core role or focus of the council.”
Up nearly 40 percent in the last half of 2024.
The coalition campaigned to “stop all work on He Puapua.”
“Just another publicity stunt…”
“Even ministers now recognise that policy unpredictability has become a genuine investment risk.”
“…school boards largely operate as judge, jury, and executioner…”
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Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.
Those in other countries, including New Zealand, who are disdainful of the Trumpian approach will do well to pay attention to what is happening in our own institutions.
Charlie Mitchell’s analysis is thoughtful in parts, but some conclusions need a second look.
Are parents being let off the hook?
By calling the keffiyeh a “terrorist tea towel,” Shane Jones brought culture war language into Parliament.
The same newsroom that gave Doyle the benefit of nuance turned around and gave Campbell the axe. Does this suggest that, at the Herald, politics decides the tone?
