NEWS
New Zealand is open for business PM Christopher Luxon announces to global investors over funding for key infrastructure. The government is also simplifying public contract bids for local businesses, while a Labour bill criminalising wage theft passes despite opposition. Overseas, US trading partners plan retaliatory tariffs, the UK halts new farm subsidies, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversially backs beef tallow fries.
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ANALYSIS
Professor Grant Schofield argues New Zealand’s healthcare system is failing by treating illness rather than preventing it. He calls for 10% of the health budget to go toward prevention, challenges end-of-life care spending, and urges public support for his parliamentary petition.
THE SIGNPOST
Landing on RCR today: Ian McIntosh challenges the narrative on human-induced warming in Rural Report Climate Special, revealing climate data rarely discussed. Jessica Maxwell updates Paul Brennan on the Ombudsman’s scathing criticism of Hastings District Council after Cyclone Gabrielle. On Media Matters, Marty Gibson and Maree Buscke argue that identity politics and Treaty reinterpretation are fuelling division, while Lindsay Perigo takes aim at woke ideology, judicial activism, and political corruption in Perigo’s Perspective. Plus catch the latest barnyard buzz on this week’s Kiwi Farm.
Tonight at 8pm on RCR360, Orwell’s Nightmare sees Alistair Harding and Maree Buscke explore digital manipulation—just as Feedback on the proposed Biometrics Privacy Code closes tomorrow, 14 March. Please have your say at privacy.org.nz
In other calls to action, Mana Wāhine Kōrero urges feedback on the Midwifery Council's revised guidelines, with the words ‘mother’ and ‘baby’ removed from the scope of practice. And Professor Grant Schofield’s petition for urgent health reforms.
And don’t miss our Exclusive Wine Deal! Marlborough Wine Ltd has a special offer for Foundation Club Members—check your Bites email! Not a member? Use code RCR15 for 15% off at checkout. Buy two RCR mixed cases & get free shipping!
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NEWS
New Zealand is open for business PM Christopher Luxon announces to global investors over funding for key infrastructure. The government is also simplifying public contract bids for local businesses, while a Labour bill criminalising wage theft passes despite opposition. Overseas, US trading partners plan retaliatory tariffs, the UK halts new farm subsidies, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversially backs beef tallow fries.
Don't miss out—sign up now for your free trial of RCR Bites News and get essential, no-nonsense news delivered straight to your inbox every weekday!
ANALYSIS
Professor Grant Schofield argues New Zealand’s healthcare system is failing by treating illness rather than preventing it. He calls for 10% of the health budget to go toward prevention, challenges end-of-life care spending, and urges public support for his parliamentary petition.
THE SIGNPOST
Landing on RCR today: Ian McIntosh challenges the narrative on human-induced warming in Rural Report Climate Special, revealing climate data rarely discussed. Jessica Maxwell updates Paul Brennan on the Ombudsman’s scathing criticism of Hastings District Council after Cyclone Gabrielle. On Media Matters, Marty Gibson and Maree Buscke argue that identity politics and Treaty reinterpretation are fuelling division, while Lindsay Perigo takes aim at woke ideology, judicial activism, and political corruption in Perigo’s Perspective. Plus catch the latest barnyard buzz on this week’s Kiwi Farm.
Tonight at 8pm on RCR360, Orwell’s Nightmare sees Alistair Harding and Maree Buscke explore digital manipulation—just as Feedback on the proposed Biometrics Privacy Code closes tomorrow, 14 March. Please have your say at privacy.org.nz
In other calls to action, Mana Wāhine Kōrero urges feedback on the Midwifery Council's revised guidelines, with the words ‘mother’ and ‘baby’ removed from the scope of practice. And Professor Grant Schofield’s petition for urgent health reforms.
And don’t miss our Exclusive Wine Deal! Marlborough Wine Ltd has a special offer for Foundation Club Members—check your Bites email! Not a member? Use code RCR15 for 15% off at checkout. Buy two RCR mixed cases & get free shipping!