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John The Savage

Insults – better to give than receive  

February 14, 2023 by John The Savage

Many journalists are quick to slur their detractors, so why are they surprised if it comes back at them?

Cindy vs Chippy

February 14, 2023 by John The Savage

Nicknames are fun.

Controlling the narrative through journalism funding

February 5, 2023 by John The Savage

Taxpayer funded journalism: Get woke or stay broke.

Three Water$ – A closer look at the finances

January 28, 2023 by John The Savage

Three Waters financing summed up in three words: Unrealistic; Implausible; Unfair.

Police can’t use cameras without justification

January 19, 2023 by John The Savage

Police have been playing fast and loose with surveillance rules.

How to vote strategically

January 11, 2023 by John The Savage

MMP in NZ turns 30. How does it work?

Government attempts to control the narrative: Part 1

December 23, 2022 by John The Savage

Recent Government attempts to control the narrative may explain, partly, why trust in the media is declining.

Three Waters: How will it be governed?

December 17, 2022 by John The Savage

Hint: Not democratically.

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