This Weeks The News: 14 August, 2026

The National Party in tail spin… again. Deputy PM has a big sook, new social sciences curriculum forgets it’s not meant to be racist and what are we watching?🗳️ Get ready for election day: Head over to www.election2026.co.nz to explore free resources and interactive tools designed to help you cut through the noise and decide your vote.🎙️ Go deeper with the community: If you love independent media, check out my award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and latest updates right here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz☕ Keep this work independent: Producing these tools and content takes time and resources. If you find value in what I do, consider backing the project with a paid subscription or a one-off donation to keep us growing: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotheroneEvery bit of support makes a massive difference as we push for a change of government in 2026! 🇳🇿©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026