I reported last week on the launch of The Integrity Institute’s independent NZ Lobbying & Influence Register, an “unofficial” public registry shining light on who is influencing our politics.
I would argue that Curia Research (David Farrar's company) is more of a lobbying organisation than a legitimate research company, particularly since they resigned from the Research Association of New Zealand for being called out for not abiding by their very moderate Code of Practice
PLEASE go on ruffling feathers! To an inhabitant of a small town way outside any Wellington influence this is such a good move. Mostly we can only watch from the sidelines and/or write to MPs but mostly we feel impotent except at election time.
I would argue that Curia Research (David Farrar's company) is more of a lobbying organisation than a legitimate research company, particularly since they resigned from the Research Association of New Zealand for being called out for not abiding by their very moderate Code of Practice
Sorry Bryce, I usually champion you crusades but your allies in this fight are absolutely lobbyists with their own agendas.
The Health Coalition, Helen Clarke foundation , and WHO are all publicly funded, anti free speech, and distinctly left wing
It's a bit like the hate speech debate, everyone agrees it exists, the problem is who sets and enforces the new rules?
A group of lobbyists want more transparency and standards applied to lobbying and you oppose that?
PLEASE go on ruffling feathers! To an inhabitant of a small town way outside any Wellington influence this is such a good move. Mostly we can only watch from the sidelines and/or write to MPs but mostly we feel impotent except at election time.
Keep up the good work and spray more sunshine on this issue.
Any insights into the 'gun lobby'?