Summarised by Centrist
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) will cease sharing taxpayer data with social media platforms after 8,000 complaints. Despite IRD’s claim of robust security, public discomfort led to this change. IRD Commissioner Peter Mersi apologised for unintended data disclosures involving 268,000 taxpayers. Advocacy from the Taxpayers’ Union and media reports heightened scrutiny. IRD will seek new ways to reach taxpayers, ending a practice that began in 2014.
“As soon as Trump says ‘women’, the narrative is immediately ‘abortion.’”
Why is this still a thing?
“Tone deaf and out of touch.”
“Looks like a hard working trip.”
The health department cannot provide COVID vaccines because that suggests the board is endorsing their safety.
Get to the chopper!
“As soon as Trump says ‘women’, the narrative is immediately ‘abortion.’”
Why is this still a thing?
“Tone deaf and out of touch.”
“Looks like a hard working trip.”
The health department cannot provide COVID vaccines because that suggests the board is endorsing their safety.
Get to the chopper!
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Are New Zealand’s biggest news outlets willing to fact-check government claims, or are they letting misinformation slip through?
Critics questioning if his presence might restore balance.
Abuse of politicians isn’t just about identity—policy frustration is often the real driver.
MCNZ’s strict COVID rules enforcement was like a modern-day witch hunt, where even mild dissent was met with swift punishment.
From “heated tobacco” debates to Māori land disputes, the influence of global organisations is affecting domestic policies.
While traditional Māori healing practices enjoy ACC funding, questions about fairness and accountability remain and proven alternative therapies that are not Maori are mostly shut out.
