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Act takes aim at Supreme Court ‘activism’ and Treaty clauses
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1210+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google Act Party leader David Seymour has a “sense” from people that “something’s not quite right”. That was his response when asked what evidence he has that Kiwis want the changes made in his most recently announced…...
Army welfare fund loses charity status after failure to file returns
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (86+ words) Newsroom A multimillion-dollar welfare fund for military personnel and their families has been stripped of its charitable status after failing to file annual returns. The NZ Defence Force says it is investigating how the deregistration was allowed to happen, but…...
Clean up lobbying in NZ politics or see trust in government drop
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (848+ words) Expert opinion from University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau Comment: The Opportunity Party is making lobbying reform a major policy platform, pushing for stronger regulations to help combat the creeping modern corruption in political decision-making. While old-fashioned corruption, such as…...
‘Rushed and incomplete’: Economic drive in conservation reforms sparks concerns
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (120+ words) Newsroom The Government’s conservation reforms strike at the heart of a stretched department, it’s feared, with concerns being raised over the removal of environmental guardrails and political influence over decisions. Central to the reforms is the controversial Conservation Amendment Bill....
Gareth Morgan: Making MMP work means getting rid of the Prime Minister
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1018+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google Comment: According to a TV1 poll, New Zealanders reject the idea of going back to First Past the Post. However most New Zealanders probably agree that, so far, MMP is not working as hoped. We’re still locked…...
As Southeast Asian countries diversify, NZ racks up new partnerships
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (814+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google A recent flurry of diplomacy with countries across Southeast Asia shows how New Zealand is trying to diversify its relationships, as great power rivalry grows in the Pacific region. But we are also part of those…...
Another Auckland harbour crossing study, right on schedule
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (753+ words) Expert opinion from University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau Comment: Seventeen years ago, Google started teaching cars to drive themselves. At the time, fully autonomous vehicles were still somewhere between serious engineering and science fiction. Auckland’s modern search for another…...
Raw Politics: 11 weeks of tax attacks lie ahead
4+ day, 54+ min ago (360+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google The election is 78 days away so it’s over time to start tuning in to what’s going on in the world of politics. Our Raw Politics podcast is here to help. From today, Raw Politics returns every…...
Concerns as Public Service Commissioner given final say on health sector bargaining
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (105+ words) Newsroom Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will now have the final say on Health NZ’s collective bargaining agreements with workers, following a government directive that unions fear could turn the country’s largest employer into a “puppet”. The move is…...
Govt to reinstate climate change in curriculum u-turn
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (568+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google The education minister has instructed the Ministry of Education to reinstate climate change into the science and social sciences curriculums, following criticism from opposition. It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government’s priority was…...