NEWS

The Ministry of Education’s draft plan on relationships & sexuality education (RSE) is open for feedback. A harrowing child trafficking case has led to renewed calls for tougher modern slavery laws. Trump’s tariffs now include tech imports, and Mark Carney says he would regulate harmful online content if he wins the Canadian general election.

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ANALYSIS

Jan Rivers from Genspect NZ comments on the newly opened consultation on RSE guidelines and dives into a controversial Australian court case where a mother’s push to put her child on puberty blockers—without the father’s consent—has sparked major debate. And Erika Harvey from Lobby for Good gives us her opinion on the decision to block the injunction against the sale of the Tauranga Marine Precinct, in what is widely seen as a bum deal for ratepayers.

THE SIGNPOST

Coming up today: Paul Brennan’s full interview with Genspect NZ spokesperson, Jan Rivers.  Weather whizz Philip Duncan shares his thoughts on the impact of the NIWA and MetService merger. Plus, in Paul’s Monday Mailbag he unpacks what’s resonating with his audiences.

Plus, catch Erika Harvey from Lobby for Good talking to Paul Brennan about the contentious sale of Tauranga City Council’s Marine Precinct.

And later today, in Psychobabble, host Gerry Pyves reunites with Psychiatrist Rene De Monchy and Psychologist Ros Nealon-Cook to explore natural immunity, traditional healing methods, and societal shifts since Trump’s return.

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