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In this episode of Daybreak NZ…
- **New Zealand’s Economic State**: Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes comments on the country’s poor economic condition, but a new treasury report criticises the former Jacinda Ardern-led government for excessive spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling NZD 66 billion, which is 20% of the GDP. Bob points out that current economic challenges are partially due to this overspending.
- **Elizabeth Kerekere’s Council Run**: Former Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere is running for a council position in Gisborne. Bob highlights her history, including her brief tenure in the Green Party, allegations of bullying, and her promise to amplify marginalised voices, which he skeptically critiques.
- **Former Deputy Commissioner Indictment**: Bob discusses the indictment of a former deputy police commissioner over allegations involving child sexual exploitation and bestiality content. He praises the measured response from the church community, which firmly condemns the alleged behavior while also showing sensitivity to those affected.
- **Ministry of Education Math Errors**: Bob humorously addresses errors found in a math resource distributed by the Ministry of Education, including a mix-up between triangles and rectangles. He makes a satirical remark about the ministry’s stance on gender identity.
- **Roy Morgan Political Poll**: A new political poll shows fluctuating support among New Zealand parties, with National dropping seven points, while ACT, New Zealand First, and Labour see varying increases. Bob notes that despite the media narrative, right-wing parties still hold a slight majority, and more people think the country is now heading in the right direction than did at the last election – although still a minority.
- **Media Bias and Gaza**: An in-depth segment covers alleged media bias in reporting the Gaza conflict. Bob referencesrescinded reports from major media outlets, criticising them for relying on information from Hamas, labeled as a terrorist organisation. He discusses a German newspaper’s claim that some Gaza images were staged for propaganda.
- **Euthanasia Debate in Canada**: The show also touches on Canada’s euthanasia policies, specifically the expansion to include mental illness. Bob cites a Canadian MP’s personal story as a suicide survivor who opposes the legislation, fearing it normalizes death as a solution to mental health issues.
- **LinkedIn Policy Change**: Bob reports on LinkedIn’s decision to remove its clause against misgendering and deadnaming transgender individuals, noting this aligns with recent policy shifts by other tech giants like Meta and YouTube.
