Summaries
Grant Duncan on the concept of ‘sovereignty’
“Māori may not have ceded sovereignty in 1840. But that was then; this is now.”
September 2, 2024
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Criticism of Māori wards raises questions on fairness and historical narratives
For about 12 years, nearly all Māori men had the right to vote, while many settlers did not.
September 2, 2024
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Summaries
Rogernomics: The transformation of New Zealand’s establishment
“Lange and Douglas were determined to have real spin doctors who would actually sell the policies and personalities of the new government.”
September 2, 2024
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Elon Musk warns: ‘Censorship of X is a certainty’ if Kamala Harris wins
“Freedom of speech is under massive attack around the world.”
September 2, 2024
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New Zealand’s education crisis: A stark divide in student outcomes
The top 40 schools in the country average an 87% University Entrance (UE) rate, while the bottom 40 schools average just 2.7%.
September 2, 2024
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Is the United Nations a unifier or divider of nations?
“The United Nations has become a colossus.”
September 2, 2024
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Health
Study suggests potential link between COVID vaccines and excess mortality in Europe
“Yes, correlation doesn’t prove causation. But it also doesn’t prove no causation.”
September 2, 2024
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Summaries
Green Party in turmoil over MP Darleen Tana’s legal battle
Does Tana know where the proverbial bodies are buried?
August 31, 2024
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Major tech companies urge lawmakers to avoid heavy-handed regulation on AI
The US government will help AI startups ‘mitigate potential issues’.
August 31, 2024
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Politics
Brash criticises Hipkins’ stance on Māori sovereignty and Treaty of Waitangi
“That doesn’t mean the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now, but Māori didn’t cede sovereignty in signing the Treaty.”
August 31, 2024
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