newsletter #53 for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

NZ News Essentials joins forces with Centrist.co.nz

Dear Valued Subscriber,

NZ News Essentials is merging with Centrist.co.nz, bringing these two brands under one digital roof. This means condensing our free news and media summations into a more streamlined experience.

What does this mean for you? A few more emails from us a week, with more diverse content and broader perspectives, still completely free.

Warm regards,

NZ News Essentials/Centrist team

More partisan claims of discrimination in NZ health system

The Manalagi Project’s study on healthcare has some interesting information on NZ’s Pacific rainbow community but is worthless for showing discrimination. Playing the discrimination card, yet again, in what is widely recognised as a very tolerant society, is tiresome. How would a study this flawed be received by RNZ if it ran counter to the RNZ’s’s preferred narrative?

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Debate over New Zealand’s school principal selection criteria

The new Aotearoa New Zealand principal eligibility criteria say they aim to foster cultural competence and address inequalities. Critics express concerns that the leftist group think criteria is too focused on political narratives, potentially overshadowing other educational aspects. Principals will be required to prioritise biculturalism, support te reo Māori, and understand the impact of colonisation on education. How can this possibly survive the new Government?

3 min read

The power of repetition in furthering an agenda

Repetition shapes public opinion and drives action. Frequent repetition can make information seem more truthful. Historically, repetition has been used to foster loyalty from ancient Rome to the modern era. The recent Labour government was a master class on this. Critical thinking and verification can help resist the hypnotic effect.

3 min read

Analysing media coverage of Dr Jonie Girouard’s COVID vaccine exemptions

Media investigated Dr Jonie Girouard’s issuance of COVID vaccine exemptions. There are legitimate questions about the vaccine, and to some Girouard is a hero. Mainstream media supports COVID mandates and Western medicine, but there are many who prefer alternative medicine. Girouard has since left the country, but is this something to gloat about?

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