"The government this month announced its plans to change pig welfare regulations including around the use of the crates ...

Documents have shown the government's own animal welfare experts disagreed with the approach taken, which were developed after eight meetings with NZ Pork."

#RussellPalmer, 2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/577252/no-consultation-on-pig-welfare-regulation-changes-spca

#RNZ #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights #SowCrates #NZPork

"Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech in the Oxford Union Debate, arguing the courts undermine democracy."

#RussellPalmer, 2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576856/foreign-minister-winston-peters-delivers-speech-in-the-oxford-union-debate

Well of course he did. Can't wait to hear his speeches on why operational independence, freedom of the press, civil liberties, human rights, and free and fair elections undermine democracy too. Since they too interfere with the government's ability to dictate outcomes without checks and balances on their power.

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