Opinion: Queenstown’s warning about becoming a ‘zombie town’ should be treated as a national tourism-policy failure, not a local inconvenience.
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Fast-track donations show New Zealand needs rules for perceived conflicts, not just real ones
The fast-track approvals debate shows why New Zealand’s conflict rules need to protect trust before proof of wrongdoing is required.
China’s gala robots weren’t just a stunt. They were a platform signal – and New Zealand should pay attention
When humanoid robots appeared in China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala – the country’s most-watched annual broadcast – it was easy to dismiss the performance as […]
If we want Kiwis to stay, we must teach belonging
On a sunny day in Christchurch, a primary school parade turned into a living atlas. Children walked past in traditional clothing, waving flags and smiling […]
When SEO becomes epistemic pollution: why New Zealand should worry about AI search poisoning
For years, the internet trained us to search. We typed keywords, scanned a page of links, compared sources and made up our own minds. That […]
The Blame Game Is Not Leadership — Auckland Needs Vision, Not Excuses
Auckland’s latest “State-of-the-City” report has sparked a wave of public frustration, political finger-pointing, and online commentary that cuts deep into the heart of civic disillusionment. […]
Time to Invest in Christchurch: Why New Zealand Needs Two Economic Engines
The Risk of a One-Engine Economy New Zealand’s economic power is overwhelmingly concentrated in Auckland. The City of Sails is home to a third of […]
Why the CCP Targets New Zealand: Understanding the United Front Tactics | 统战 | BuzzAsia EP7
In this episode of BuzzAsia, we delve into the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) United Front strategy and why New Zealand has become a key focal […]
A Proposal for TVNZ: Creating a Music Show Inspired by KBS’s Moving Voices
Music is a universal language, transcending borders, cultures, and languages to connect people. In recent years, South Korea has demonstrated the transformative power of music […]
Why We Should Rethink Nicknames Like “纽村” (new-tswen) “坡县” (poh-shyen)? | Culture Talks EP1 |TV Āhia
Have you ever wondered why Chinese people call New Zealand “Niucun” (New-village) or Singapore “Poxian” (Po-county)? These nicknames might sound lighthearted, but they reflect deeper […]