Tuesday, 05 March 2024 10:25

In a bubble

Written by Milking It

font size decrease font size increase font size
Print
Email

Senior media execs in this country seem blind to how they are perceived these days.

For example, Mark Jennings, Newsroom co-editor and former TV3 head of news, recently said: “There has been quite a lot of talk in the media, particularly among senior media people… whether we should all just stick together, and decide not to report him”.

The person they wanted to silence was Winston Peters, who, love or hate him, is the Deputy PM of NZ.

Peters has publicly derided media who took Labour’s $55m public interest journalism handout, calling it a “bribe”.

Ironically, Jennings comments about colluding to silence the Deputy PM will just reinforce the view that some media aren’t playing with a straight bat.

Featured

Outlook for dairy strong – ag trade envoy

New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy Hamish Marr believes the outlook for the dairy sector remains strong.

Being a rural vet is ‘fantastic’

Everyone from experienced veterinarians and young professionals to the Wormwise programme and outstanding clinics have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) awards.

Editorial: Long overdue!

OPINION: The Government's latest move to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable is welcome, and long overdue.

Arla to offer European-sourced skim milk powder on GDT Pulse

Global Dairy Trade (GDT) and Arla Foods have announced that Arla will begin offering European-sourced skim milk powder (SMP) on GDT Pulse from May 2025 as part of an extension to the GDT Pulse pilot.

NSW approves virtual fencing on farms

Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.

Hawke's Bay teen helps rural families access affordable school uniforms

Hawke's Bay teenage entrepreneur Hugo Moffett is helping the rural community access cheaper school uniforms, all without leaving their homes.

National

Co-existence with genetic modification 'possible'

Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review…

Finalists named for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year

Three farmers making contributions to the wider dairy sector have been chosen as this year’s finalists for the prestigious Fonterra…

Lame stories from a country vet

Everyone from experienced veterinarians and young professionals to the Wormwise programme and outstanding clinics have been recognised in this year’s…