Despite soaring power prices, the Government has refused to pursue the structural reforms of the electricity sector that are urgently required. 'In the end, the Government’s electricity reform package looks less | AGAINST THE CURRENT
A NZ Herald Investigation has revealed that National MP Carl Bates has concealed a property empire of 25 houses behind family trusts. He's one of the biggest private landlords in Whanganui. It's a brazen example of how MPs exploit trust structures to dodge transparency, writes Bryce Edwards.| AGAINST THE CURRENT
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has pushed through sweeping reforms which significantly favour commercial fishing interests over environmental protection and public transparency. At the same time, over $100,000 in contributions from the fishing industry have flowed to Jones and NZ First. Is it just a coincidence, or is there something fishy going on? By Bryce Edwards.| AGAINST THE CURRENT