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Kāpiti Coast residents demand council reject sea level rise report using “cherry-picked” data

Kāpiti Coast residents demand that the local council reject a report on sea level rise, which could have disastrous effects on home values and insurability. The report, developed by a panel led by former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, offers options ranging from engineering solutions to managed retreat for homes supposedly facing sea level rise. Its adoption by council has faced strong opposition from residents who question the science and fear financial repercussions.

17 June 2024

Post ‘em if you got ‘em: US Surgeon General calls for tobacco style warning labels on social media to combat teen mental health crisis

In a recent New York Times guest essay, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarettes and alcohol. “It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents,” Murthy wrote.

18 June 2024

US state of Kansas delivers COVID twister: sues Pfizer over vaccine claims

The US state of Kansas has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against Pfizer, accusing the pharmaceutical giant of deceiving the public about the true safety and efficacy of its COVID vaccine. The lawsuit claims Pfizer violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act by making false statements and concealing evidence of potential risks associated with the vaccine.

19 June 2024

The ultimate Green hypocrisy? Cycleway carpark ban catches Greens trying to use retailers customer parking spaces for convenience

Green MPs Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul faced criticism after their staff requested to use off-street parking from Wellington retailers for a party related event. Green-led cycleway initiatives had removed on-street parking. It could be the Green Party’s biggest own-goal this year: after demanding a cycleway outside a Wellington electorate office that removed on street parking, the Greens have been caught begging to use off street retailers’ carparks for party events.

19 June 2024

The Platform’s Michael Laws slams Jacinda Ardern’s new role

Michael Laws delivered a fiery critique of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s latest appointment focused on promoting kindness and empathy in leadership.

Laws lambasted Ardern for her perceived hypocrisy, accusing her of lacking self-awareness and disregarding the impacts of her past policies.

20 June 2024

Get yer stuff and get out! Some say proposed bill threatens housing security for renters

Myra Williamson, senior law lecturer argues that the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, if passed, could significantly impact NZ’s 1.7 million renters by reintroducing “no-cause” evictions. This change would allow landlords to terminate periodic tenancies with a 90-day notice without providing a reason.

18 June 2024

Forget AUKUS – NZ central to global data sharing of millions of traveller records through shadowy Migration 5 program

New Zealand is a key member of an extensive network sharing millions of personal traveller records between countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. As part of the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance, New Zealand’s role includes hosting and administrating the ‘Migration 5’ scheme, which shares up to eight million biometric records annually.