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SideNote offers a clear-eyed take on New Zealand politics and public life, with a slight lean to the right and a healthy scepticism of political spin. Expect plain language, pointed questions, and a focus on whether those asking for your vote live by the standards they set for everyone else.
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Brian Tamaki says Australia cancelled his visa and refused him entry. The episode deserves more scrutiny than either cheering his exclusion or assuming a court victory would reopen the border.
Politics
Kerrin Leoni’s resignation raises a straightforward question about political judgement: where does family contact end and party campaigning begin? The answer should apply equally to every candidate.
