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NZNE Newsletter #5 for Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

3 Waters: The Water Services Entities Act becomes law

The Government’s Water Services Entities Act became law on Thursday, December 8th 2022. There was considerable controversy with a now abandoned attempt at entrenchment. It’s the first of three bills that make up the controversial 3 Waters reforms. Labour used their majority to pass the bill. All other parties, including the Māori Party were opposed.

Who’s running the show…Mahuta or Ardern?

Mahuta worked with the Greens over the entrenchment clause. The Government was forced to reverse course. The embarrassing gaffe is only the latest controversy involving the Local Government Minister. There is widespread speculation from many as to who is running the country...Mahuta or Ardern?

NZNEs response to the NZ Herald’s “Why we are so angry – and what it means for election year” – Part 1

The media’s shaping of opinion is very much at work in New Zealand. David Fisher offers a near-perfect invitation to discuss the subject and NZ News Essentials is taking the bait.

Sport NZ releases guidelines to accommodate transgender athletes

Sport NZ has released new guidelines to increase inclusivity of trans-athletes in local and community sport. These guidelines encourage the removal of urinals and the adoption of preferred pronouns. Women's sports advocates say scientific evidence doesn't support the move.

Fuel rationing over Christmas

Fuel shortages threaten holiday flying plans. A bad batch of Asian fuel is to blame. NZ's lack of infrastructure is an issue.

Voting age declared inconsistent with the Bill of Rights

The Supreme Court declared the current voting age of 18 is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights, which says it should be set at 16. If the Government gets its way, you'll have to be 18 to vote nationally, but only 16 to vote locally. Tinkering with the voting age can be political as younger voters tend to support left leaning governments.

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