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In this week's issue: debunking myths and misunderstandings about Moriori, a new podcast covering the chaos of NZ media, calls for a stronger stance against human rights abuses in China, a look at why NZ's government debt is increasing, reflections on the Whakaari White Island tragedy, and more.

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-- Issue Fourteen: 17 Dec 2019 --

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Moriori: Still setting the record straight

"The myths and misunderstandings around Moriori have proved remarkably resistant to evidence. But, as Moriori leader Maui Solomon writes, that’s only one of the battles Moriori continue to face in their long struggle for peace and justice."

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Why this port move 'debate' is a pointless farce

"Anyone watching the news coverage of the debate over the future of the port of Auckland would think a move to Northland is a real prospect. It's not, writes Bernard Hickey, who sees it purely as a political oxygen machine for New Zealand First."

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The Fold with Duncan Greive: A new podcast covering the chaos of NZ media

"After a year spent reporting on and analysing the chaos enveloping New Zealand’s media industry, The Spinoff managing editor Duncan Greive has finally cracked and started a podcast to cover it."

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Falun Gong ask PM to stand up to China

"New Zealand has made its first public rebuke of China's human rights abuses, regarding Uighurs in Xinjiang. But other persecuted groups are appealing to the Prime Minister not to stop there."

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New Zealand goes into the red with $12b to be borrowed for infrastructure

"In a bid to stimulate growth, the government will borrow an extra $12 billion to spend on capital infrastructure like schools, transport networks and hospitals over the next five years, dependent on whether there’s enough capacity to actually get the projects under way."

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Why was access to Whakaari/White Island the responsibility of a private company?

"Access to the island should really be the responsibility of a government agency, not private tourism companies."

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A level two sense of security

"White Island has been a disaster waiting to happen for many years. Having visited it twice, I have always felt that it was too dangerous to allow the daily tour groups that visit the uninhabited island volcano by boat and helicopter."

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