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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · 1 h

Tower ends loyalty discounts, citing risk—premiums rise as insurer joins rivals in scrapping perks; watchdog warns of rising underinsurance. Read More: zurl.co/HqNAl

Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · 12 h

Govt scraps trans sport guidelines, citing fairness and women’s safety—critics call it a setback for inclusion, supporters say it’s overdue. Read More: zurl.co/Fpp0s

centrist_nz's tweet image. Govt scraps trans sport guidelines, citing fairness and women’s safety—critics call it a setback for inclusion, supporters say it’s overdue.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · 13 h

Health Ministry admits Labour’s vape rules lacked strong evidence—coalition scraps battery ban amid legal battle and political fallout. Read More: zurl.co/zv5Qk

centrist_nz's tweet image. Health Ministry admits Labour’s vape rules lacked strong evidence—coalition scraps battery ban amid legal battle and political fallout.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · 15 h

Why is NZ butter $8.60 a block? Global demand, tight supply, and weak competition are driving prices up—with no relief expected soon. Read More: zurl.co/p6bGh

centrist_nz's tweet image. Why is NZ butter $8.60 a block? Global demand, tight supply, and weak competition are driving prices up—with no relief expected soon.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · 21 h

Winston Peters forcefully rejected the use of “Aotearoa” in Parliament, calling it an unauthorised name change not approved by the public or legislated. Read More: zurl.co/hxKkf

centrist_nz's tweet image. Winston Peters forcefully rejected the use of “Aotearoa” in Parliament, calling it an unauthorised name change not approved by the public or legislated.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 24

NIWA climate study slammed by ChatGPT for flawed data, historic gaps, and shaky claims about extreme temperatures rising 5x more often. Read More: zurl.co/ub0zg

centrist_nz's tweet image. NIWA climate study slammed by ChatGPT for flawed data, historic gaps, and shaky claims about extreme temperatures rising 5x more often.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

Trump administration rejects WHO pandemic rules, warning they hand power to unelected officials and threaten US sovereignty and freedoms. Read More: zurl.co/umMQt

centrist_nz's tweet image. Trump administration rejects WHO pandemic rules, warning they hand power to unelected officials and threaten US sovereignty and freedoms.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

NZ housing market steady in June as buyers hold off, listings rise, and sales slow with cautious vendors waiting for better deals. Read More: zurl.co/DV9YW

centrist_nz's tweet image. NZ housing market steady in June as buyers hold off, listings rise, and sales slow with cautious vendors waiting for better deals.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

Commerce Commission clears NZ banks of collusion over net zero lending claims, but farmers’ concerns about credit access remain. Read More: zurl.co/MBHIp

centrist_nz's tweet image. Commerce Commission clears NZ banks of collusion over net zero lending claims, but farmers’ concerns about credit access remain.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

TVNZ board member linked to gag order in police child and bestiality porn scandal sparks outrage over secrecy and justice concerns. Read More: zurl.co/59bR6

centrist_nz's tweet image. TVNZ board member linked to gag order in police child and bestiality porn scandal sparks outrage over secrecy and justice concerns.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

🚨 NZ’s gig economy on trial: The Supreme Court may force Uber to treat drivers as employees. That means 25% cost hikes, back pay, and Uber could exit NZ. Flexibility or full rights—what’s fair?👇 centrist.nz/max-whitehead-…

centrist_nz's tweet image. 🚨 NZ’s gig economy on trial:

The Supreme Court may force Uber to treat drivers as employees. That means 25% cost hikes, back pay, and Uber could exit NZ.

Flexibility or full rights—what’s fair?👇

centrist.nz/max-whitehead-…

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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 23

‘Wellbeings’ scrapped: Govt bill reins in council overreach, aims to cut rates and refocus on core services like roads and pipes. Read More: zurl.co/lZxKG

centrist_nz's tweet image. ‘Wellbeings’ scrapped: Govt bill reins in council overreach, aims to cut rates and refocus on core services like roads and pipes.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 22

‘We’ve lost the thread’: Trans activists admit movement stalled after US court upholds bans on youth treatments, public trust wanes. Read More: zurl.co/tLAp3

centrist_nz's tweet image. ‘We’ve lost the thread’: Trans activists admit movement stalled after US court upholds bans on youth treatments, public trust wanes.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 22

NZ inflation rises to 2.7%, but weak economy keeps August rate cut likely as Reserve Bank eyes more support. Read More: zurl.co/9Of1P

centrist_nz's tweet image. NZ inflation rises to 2.7%, but weak economy keeps August rate cut likely as Reserve Bank eyes more support.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 22

Stanford plans major NCEA overhaul as credit-chasing, skipped exams and AI misuse undermine NZ’s secondary school qualification. Read More: zurl.co/vtFs1

centrist_nz's tweet image. Stanford plans major NCEA overhaul as credit-chasing, skipped exams and AI misuse undermine NZ’s secondary school qualification.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 22

Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles at UN, sparking debate on AI’s role in future creativity. Read More: zurl.co/wtya2

centrist_nz's tweet image. Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles at UN, sparking debate on AI’s role in future creativity.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 20

RNZ slammed for bias after reporting Ngāti Tukorehe flag removal as racist attack without balance or context. Read More: zurl.co/ch5Jc

centrist_nz's tweet image. RNZ slammed for bias after reporting Ngāti Tukorehe flag removal as racist attack without balance or context.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 20

RNZ’s latest coverage of protest flag vandalism near Levin blurs the line between reporting and rallying. And the public paid for it. centrist.nz/journalism-or-…

centrist_nz's tweet card. RNZ’s latest coverage of protest flag vandalism near Levin blurs the line between reporting and rallying. And the public paid for it.

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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 18

US FDA limits COVID vaccines to 65+ and high-risk groups, requiring prescriptions for others amid shifting risk-benefit views. Read More: zurl.co/hcHcJ

centrist_nz's tweet image. US FDA limits COVID vaccines to 65+ and high-risk groups, requiring prescriptions for others amid shifting risk-benefit views.
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Centrist NZ@centrist_nz · Jul 18

Rand Paul pushes criminal charges against Fauci over alleged lies and autopen pardon, sparking debate on presidential accountability. Read More: zurl.co/t9Qlo

centrist_nz's tweet image. Rand Paul pushes criminal charges against Fauci over alleged lies and autopen pardon, sparking debate on presidential accountability.
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