Seymour went on to call NZ media “hateful” and promised to change the media landscape with over 800 new appointments, as his host advocated for a “pogrom” of government critics. For example, Taxpayers Union has been called “ACT in drag” and a “political apparatus” of the National Party in Nicky Hager’s ‘Dirty Politics’. The media is not leading with Opposition headlines – as they did when Luxon and Seymour were in opposition. Many are not even bothering to properly cover opposition perspectives in their articles. But I think it’s a country over party type of moment – and I for one hope that we’ll see more of our Opposition united, co-operating and leading.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2024 00:58 UTC