The history of the development and passing of the fast track bill would look even worse in the conflicts of interest department.
We like to think of ourselves as one of the least corrupt countries. But isn't that because we do favours for mates rather than the blatant corruption of accepting bribes?
Great article Bryce. Now what? How do we do something about this? Follow it through? You (and Bernard Hickey and others) tell us about these issues. You offer possible solutions to your membership ( a few hundred, probably left-leaning people, many of them, academics - like me) but we need to take it further. We must take it the prime minister and to NZ. How do we do this?
I absolutely agree. I read such posts and feel outraged at the blatant corruption, but have no idea of what to do about it. Except make a fuss and rant to friends and family. But so much seems to be fait accompli and there’s nothing we can do to change it. I’d love to know I’m wrong……
Good luck with these proposals. I have no confidence that this Government will take positive action on these issues. Among other issues, too fond of following some ideological agenda which supports their funders
To be fair, the Doyle story is (finally) being covered by the mainstream media and Bryce has linked to it in the daily briefings. The nature of it isn't right for a deep analysis
What a great story for 60 minutes to cover so more people are aware, oh wait a minute 🥲
The history of the development and passing of the fast track bill would look even worse in the conflicts of interest department.
We like to think of ourselves as one of the least corrupt countries. But isn't that because we do favours for mates rather than the blatant corruption of accepting bribes?
I seem to have forgotten the similar deep dive into the Mahuta family's conflicts surrounding water reforms.
Great article Bryce. Now what? How do we do something about this? Follow it through? You (and Bernard Hickey and others) tell us about these issues. You offer possible solutions to your membership ( a few hundred, probably left-leaning people, many of them, academics - like me) but we need to take it further. We must take it the prime minister and to NZ. How do we do this?
I absolutely agree. I read such posts and feel outraged at the blatant corruption, but have no idea of what to do about it. Except make a fuss and rant to friends and family. But so much seems to be fait accompli and there’s nothing we can do to change it. I’d love to know I’m wrong……
Just FYI I'm not left-leaning and I'm not an academic - but I find a lot of value in subscribing to this newsletter.
So therefore Minister Hoggard should resign?
Good luck with these proposals. I have no confidence that this Government will take positive action on these issues. Among other issues, too fond of following some ideological agenda which supports their funders
Keep up the good work Bryce. Again, one word missing in this debate is ethics.
Ethics is probably "red tape to be cut" with these types.
Shocking stuff. This is the sort of shameless self-interest promoted by Act.
Farming has a lot to answer for ... polluting our waterways, destroying much of our natural habitat.
It all seems like a feature rather than a bug.
An entire week without a substantive story on Doyle.
The "integrity institute".
Jesus fucking wept.
Tim Jago says hi.
To be fair, the Doyle story is (finally) being covered by the mainstream media and Bryce has linked to it in the daily briefings. The nature of it isn't right for a deep analysis
I mean a deep analysis by the Integrity Briefing. MSM yes.
Thanks John! Yes, you're right - so, thanks for spotting this. I've now corrected it in the text.