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The Huddle: Sending the NZDF into Hawke's Bay and Roald Dahl books being re-written

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:06:06
Publish Date: 2023-02-20 08:06:59
Description:

Today on The Huddle, former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following topics: 

Why hasn't the Government sent the Defence Force in to deal with the crime wave in Hawke's Bay? Napier's mayor wants it, but the police are yet to ask. How does this make Labour look?

Roald Dahl's books are undergoing a re-write to remove 'insensitive' language and themes. The use of the words 'fat' and 'ugly' are being removed and the  Oompa Loompas are now gender neutral to promote inclusivity. Is this necessary?

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