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The Spinoff Members

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The pet bonds policy is just one proposal in a suite of many that overwhelmingly favour landlords’ rights.

Will pet bonds really be a win-win? I’m not holding my breath

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You want to build a giant underground tunnel? Dream a little bigger.

A series of alternative, equally ambitious, transport options for Wellington

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Cost: Would be extremely complex and expensive. Benefit: Would provide a vital boost for the consulting industry. 

Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for Wellington’s long tunnel

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Local councils think city and regional deals could be the solution to New Zealand's broken infrastructure. 

Councils funding is a disaster. Are city deals the answer?

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We're more likely to see Judith Collins waving at us from space than 12 years of data on child poverty.

All the things we won’t know in 10 years

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The five most baffling moments from Melissa Lee’s post-Newshub interviews

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Critics say it paves the way for Australian-style detention policies. Supporters say it's merely procedural. Who's right? 

Explainer: The controversial refugee bill that Luxon flip-flopped over

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Wellington's streets are littered with stories, mostly about corruption, incompetence, or other stupid/illegal things politicians have done to ruin their own careers.

An interactive map of political scandals in Wellington

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David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding'. Will the government he’s part of continue to fund her role?

What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?

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As the government slashes wildlife protections in service of short-term economic growth, MPs are being asked today to stand up for our right to a sustainable future. 

We all deserve a healthy environment – now let’s make it a human right

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Some practical tips from a public servant who's recently been made redundant.

Step up to the redundancy rollercoaster

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Calculating the true cost of public transport with half-price fares ending this month.

Will tax cuts make up for the end of cheap public transport?

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An operationalised, strategically aligned, actionable guide to the phraseology of prime minister Christopher Luxon.

The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak

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Tax battles lost, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern he most identifies with. 

At the cricket with Grant Robertson

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The government has announced plans to encourage international products into the New Zealand construction industry. An optimistically cautious approach is recommended.

We can’t afford another leaky homes crisis

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The government has made it well known it expects departments to cut roles. We break down the numbers as they currently stand.

A running tally of the public sector job cuts

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Vape retailers are already prepared for the ban on disposal devices, shifting their focus to cheap and accessible reusable products.

How vape brands are outrunning regulation

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After watching Paul Goldsmith play piano, Mad Chapman wants to see every politician's random hobby.

Every politician should have a hobby

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Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is finally free to speak her mind about the District Plan and those IHP recommendations. 

What Tory Whanau really thinks about the independent hearings panel

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Vapes with high nicotine content and appealing labels were banned on March 21. But some outlets have continued to sell them – and at reduced prices.

Vape retailers openly selling banned products after law change

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A big lipped, dark eyed, slimy limp fish. A juicy, elongated orb with 16 little legs, four bouncing from its topside and a mouth pouting with stubby tentacles. A pale, ghost-like squid with maroon markings. Many new friends for you.

Introducing some of our 100 new sea friends

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Melissa Lee ‘really, really happy’ about deal to keep the news on Three

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This common respiratory virus hospitalises hundreds of New Zealand babies a year, but preventative drugs used overseas aren't funded here.

Why aren’t vulnerable babies being protected from RSV in Aotearoa?

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Everything you need to know about the biggest media deal in years.

14 (!) crucial questions about Stuff replacing Newshub, asked and (mostly) answered

Alex Casey

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From the Jono and Ellie bombshell to the return of Collins, we look at back at two incredible nights of television.

The best moments from the outrageous final episodes of MAFS AU

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'Seeing these children, and their little bright shiny faces, really hit home how young they were.'

How The Lost Boys of Dilworth brought a ‘horrendous nightmare’ to life

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In the final months of Pukekohe Park Raceway raceway, the father and daughter duo running it want to give everyone one last chance to go fast.

The last days of motorsport at Pukekohe Park Raceway

Watch: The last days of motorsport at Pukekohe Park Raceway

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The print news giant has beaten out NZME to create a 6pm bulletin to replace Newshub at Three, with 'limited' roles for laid-off Newshub staff.

‘Some’ Newshub staff to be taken on by Stuff for new 6pm bulletin

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What effects will climate change have on inflation, housing and monetary policy?

Jeepers creepers: the climbing cost of climate change compounds

 begins at 7pm on TVNZ 1. Ready your pencils.

Judith Collins, Jacinda Ardern and John Campbell all want you to have a good time during tonight’s first leader debate for election 2020. And so do we.

That’s why we (well, Toby Morris mostly) have conjured up a bingo card. If you’re a terrible Tuesday night hedonist, you could repurpose it as a drinking game. Do what you like, we’re not your mum.

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The first leader debate begins at 7pm on TVNZ 1. Ready your pencils.

The Spinoff

PoliticsSeptember 22, 2020

Election 2020: Leader debate bingo (or drinking game if you like)

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PoliticsSeptember 22, 2020

Election 2020: Leader debate bingo (or drinking game if you like)

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