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We attempt to identify a unifying thread on recent National government reforms in water and local government, alongside the RMA and now a new “mega ministry”.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, John, MarkTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:22 Water Control14:58 Regional Reorganization27:20 RMA43:06 NZ Initiative52:49 Ministries and Planning1:16:22 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Stephanie, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadership23:00 Attacking Judicial Systems42:46 Double Standards48:17 Critical Assessments54:02 Bigger Picture58:54 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

If you're not involved in Māori politics, there's a good chance you haven't known what to make of the conflict in Te Pāti Māori. We spoke with Jack McDonald about the history of the Party, the underlying issues, and paths forward from here.This episode’s co-hostsJack, Kyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:27 Background6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori12:32 The Impact of Ideological Splits15:10 Representing Maori19:00 Generations of Te Pati Maori25:55 What’s Happening in the Party31:59 Personality vs Ideology35:26 Contending With the Press Gallery39:32 Dichotomy of Going Viral41:09 Post Expulsion48:10 Pan Maori Movement53:55 Fundamental Breakdown of a Movement56:10 Reading List57:34 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children.Full TranscriptThis episode’s co-hostsSimone, Jen, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers9:16 The UK Transphobic Path19:08 Approaches21:50 What Are Puberty Blockers25:04 Gender Dysphoria32:15 Genocidal34:45 How Quickly A Legal Challenge Overturn39:18 Next Steps42:40 Getting Involved45:15 Liberation Rights47:53 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide.As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP and Victoria University Senior lecturer Dr Amanda Thomas.https://www.instagram.com/uwp.aotearoa/?hl=enhttps://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-11-2025/university-pension-scheme-under-fire-for-israeli-investmentsThis episode’s co-hostsJosephineTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:43 Inception of Uni Workers for Palestine6:59 Getting involved9:44 Resistance 21:33 An Open Letter31:29 Response36:30 Moment of Radicalization40:38 Anxieties of Activism44:36 Approach to Palestinian Struggle49:15 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200