The law change will give three ministers — Chris Bishop, Simeon Brown and Shane Jones — the ability to green-light roads, dams and mines ... Show more
At least two businesses invited to apply for fast-track consents have donated to National, says Labour
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514859/at-least-two-businesses-invited-to-apply-for-fast-track-consents-have-donated-to-national-says-labour
Māori lawyers call Shane Jones' Waitangi Tribunal comments 'inappropriate': The Māori Law Society says his comments breach the principle of the separation of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514619/maori-lawyers-call-shane-jones-waitangi-tribunal-comments-inappropriate
Lower catch limits in force for Fiordland, Chatham Islands: New catch limits in Fiordland mean recreational fishers will only be able to take much smaller bags ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515094/lower-catch-limits-in-force-for-fiordland-chatham-islands
Fast Track Approval Bill: Government watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514929/fast-track-approval-bill-government-watchdogs-seek-substantial-curbs-on-ministers-powers
Warning of death from a million cuts as Oceans Secretariat dissolved: Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says people voted for change, but opponents say small cuts ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/warning-of-death-from-a-million-cuts-as-oceans-secretariat-dissolved/
Ministers accused of Cabinet Manual breach with threats to Waitangi Tribunal: Shane Jones said he was looking forward to reforming the tribunal while David ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/ministers-accused-of-cabinet-manual-breach-with-threats-to-waitangi-tribunal/
Watch: David Seymour announces early childhood education centre changes: ACT's leader read to kids while sitting next to a book about Jacinda Ardern ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514372/watch-david-seymour-announces-early-childhood-education-centre-changes
Shane Jones announces easier coal mine consenting: The Resources Minister says changes to coal mine consenting will reduce barriers to extraction.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514375/shane-jones-announces-easier-coal-mine-consenting
Mining activity undertaken without consent: The proponent behind a major mine near the Clutha River had already been undertaking activity in the area without a ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/mining-activity-undertaken-without-consent
Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. The new government has brought it back
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/nz-reinstate-interest-deductibility-on-investment-properties/103685396
MP Shane Jones will join ‘shrill voices’ of climate change, but only for ‘practical things’
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/514784/mp-shane-jones-will-join-shrill-voices-of-climate-change-but-only-for-practical-things
Senior Labour MP ordered to take down ‘gross’ social media posts: Peeni Henare has deleted cartoons he reposted ridiculing government ministers David Seymour and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514182/senior-labour-mp-ordered-to-take-down-gross-social-media-posts
What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-04-2024/whats-going-on-with-jacinda-ardern-and-the-christchurch-call
At the cricket with Grant Robertson: Tax battles lost, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern he most identifies with.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-04-2024/at-the-cricket-with-former-mp-grant-robertson
Mata Season 2 | Episode 6: Nanaia Mahuta on the war in Gaza, Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters
rnz.co.nz/programmes/mata-with-mihingarangi-forbes/story/2018928771/mata-season-2-episode-6-nanaia-mahuta-on-the-war-in-gaza-maori-wards-and-the-scrapping-of-three-waters
Restored story: Kelvin Davis to Oranga Tamariki: 'Please explain' : This story reappears today after a three-year legal fight by Newsroom to overturn a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/restored-kelvin-davis-to-oranga-tamariki-please-explain-2/
Ministers announce advisory group for fast-tracking projects: The government has confirmed the group who will recommend developments for fast-tracking.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513908/ministers-announce-advisory-group-for-fast-tracking-projects
Health NZ denies it's ordered a hiring freeze: The agency says it is still recruiting to fill shortages after writing about a ban on double shifts and closing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514886/health-nz-denies-it-s-ordered-a-hiring-freeze
At the cricket with Grant Robertson: Tax battles lost, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern he most identifies with.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-04-2024/at-the-cricket-with-former-mp-grant-robertson
School attendance plan unambitious, raises health concerns - Labour: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government's school attendance target is hardly ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513810/school-attendance-plan-unambitious-raises-health-concerns-labour
Government's targets: 'Where is the action behind these?': The opposition and victim support services are calling for more detail on how the government plans to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513768/government-s-targets-where-is-the-action-behind-these
‘I would only be vice-chancellor at Otago’: Grant Robertson already appears comfortable in the University of Otago clocktower. The incoming vice-chancellor has ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/%E28098i-would-only-be-vice-chancellor-otago%E28099
He described the eclipse as “spectacular”, but he said it was significant for another, more societal and political reason.
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/new-zealand-smoking-ban-what-uk-can-learn
Ex-MP Stuart Nash has Grand Designs NZ on the phone and ‘one house too many’: Former politician aims to find a buyer for his family home before starting ...
oneroof.co.nz/news/ex-mp-stuart-nash-has-grand-designs-nz-on-the-phone-and-one-house-too-many-45310
Crayfish industry one-ups Govt's post-cyclone limits: The industry's self-imposed limit take East Cape catch in line with more conservative options put ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/crayfish-industry-one-ups-govts-post-cyclone-limits/
Kidnapped woman seen hanging out of car speeding at 100 mph, Missouri cops say: A woman was seen hanging out of a car speeding at over 100 mph ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287702995.html
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Acting regionally but with the broader electoral map in mind: In November 2019, two weary years after he became the minister for regional economic development ...
odt.co.nz/opinion/acting-regionally-broader-electoral-map-mind
The confused place where Seymour and Ardern converge: Comment: Treating te Tiriti as between individual Māori and Pākehā seeks to absolve the Crown of its duty ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/22/holly-bennett-the-confused-place-where-seymour-and-ardern-converge/
“The potential here goes far beyond growing a better and more resilient breed of fish. It also supports our efforts to grow and future-proof New Zealand’s ... Show more
Jones favouring seafood exports over local take, say fishers: East Cape crayfish limits are to be halved for locals but reduced by only a fifth for industry ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/26/jones-favouring-seafood-exports-over-local-take-say-fishers/
Luxon's quarterly action plan 'pointless' - Labour, Greens: The coalition's new plan does nothing for the country's immediate needs and the PM's "running the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513227/luxon-s-quarterly-action-plan-pointless-labour-greens
Government policies 'taking people backwards' - Labour: Increases in the minimum wage and benefits must be tied to inflation, says Social Development ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513147/government-policies-taking-people-backwards-labour
The Rise of Wellness Bachelorette Parties: The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.
nytimes.com/2024/03/30/style/brides-wellness-bachelorette.html
Quick Glance: Bridal parties embrace wellness retreats over party excesses
- An increasing number of bridal parties are opting for relaxing wellness retreats instead of wild celebrations.
- Many brides prefer experiences that calm their mind, body, and soul before their big day, rather than a party that ends with a terrible hangover.
- This trend in bachelorette parties could reflect a broader shift in how we celebrate milestones.
- Wellness retreats are seen as the more mature alternative to a lively nightclub tour across the Las Vegas Strip.
Nobby Clark slammed over youth offending stance: A southern MP has slammed comments by the mayor of Invercargill that minors guilty of serious crime should be ...
odt.co.nz/southland/nobby-clark-slammed-over-youth-offending-stance
Labour defends roadside drug testing legislation: There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513225/labour-defends-roadside-drug-testing-legislation
How to MP: Tips from a ‘great parliamentarian’ : As he departs from Parliament, Grant Roberson outlines the skills and requirements for being a successful MP ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018932105/how-to-mp-tips-from-a-great-parliamentarian
The Wellbeing Budget is dead: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will not be delivering a so-called "Wellbeing Budget" ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/22/the-wellbeing-budget-is-dead/
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'Are these the first steps towards abolishing the ministry?' - Carmel Sepuloni: Opposition MPs and unions are criticising a proposal by New Zealand's Ministry of ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512949/are-these-the-first-steps-towards-abolishing-the-ministry-carmel-sepuloni
Government halts plan for Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary: The sanctuary bill would have created a 620,000sqkm "economic no-go zone", Fisheries Minister Shane Jones ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512889/government-halts-plan-for-kermadec-ocean-sanctuary
Petition urging more support for Gaza tabled in House: A petition urging the government to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people has ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512935/petition-urging-more-support-for-gaza-tabled-in-house
Labour urges greyhound racing ban, offers bipartisan support: Labour MP Rachel Boyack has rejected suggestions Labour's internal ructions were what prevented a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512903/labour-urges-greyhound-racing-ban-offers-bipartisan-support
Cost blowouts cancel flagship Govt deal for 400 new homes: 'Heartbreaking' end to project comes as Infrastructure Commission warns of looming ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/cost-blowouts-cancel-flagship-govt-deal-for-400-new-homes/
Robertson reflects on hate and hope as he leaves politics: Grant Robertson faced intense abuse in his 15 years as an MP, but his last message is one of hope and ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/grant-robertson-reflects-on-hate-and-hope-as-he-leaves-politics/
'Couldn't have asked for anything better': DNA test kits reveal B.C. woman's closest friend is also her half-sister
ctvnews.ca/canada/couldn-t-have-asked-for-anything-better-dna-test-kits-reveal-b-c-woman-s-closest-friend-is-also-her-half-sister-1.6823098
New hospital build needs cash injection as costs balloon: The new Dunedin hospital (NDH) needs another cash injection to deliver the project on time and avoid ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/new-hospital-build-needs-cash-injection-costs-balloon
Taieri MP’s exercise in trivialities: The voters of Taieri got their money’s worth out of local MP Ingrid Leary this week, at least in terms of time taken up ...
odt.co.nz/opinion/taieri-mp%E28099s-exercise-trivialities
Willie Jackson: Winston Peters reverts to ‘gutter politics’ to deflect more pressing issues
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/willie-jackson-winston-peters-reverts-to-gutter-politics-to-deflect-more-pressing-issues/VCS467IBYBGZTEZQVWGHYIWYHM/
Jacindamania: $3.2m raised for NZ documentary on extremism and online hate: The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 towards a documentary about ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511270/jacindamania-3-point-2m-raised-for-nz-documentary-on-extremism-and-online-hate
It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
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It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
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It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
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Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511555/labour-caucus-retreat-a-lot-different-from-a-year-ago
GCSB staff who failed to flag foreign intelligence system should face disciplinary action - former PM
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512348/gcsb-staff-who-failed-to-flag-foreign-intelligence-system-should-face-disciplinary-action-former-pm
Taranaki seabed mining firm throws itself on ministers' mercy: The surprise move to withdraw from the consent process indicates the seabed mining firm has ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/taranaki-seabed-mining-firm-throws-itself-on-ministers-mercy/
The 70th anniversary of ANZUS in 2021 was marked with great hoopla by Australia and the United States. It was not marked at all by the NZ Government. #HeraldPremium
If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/27/if-politicians-like-varadkar-and-ardern-are-burnt-out-its-a-sign-of-the-corrosive-nature-of-politics/
Microsoft Is Blocking Terms That Cause Its AI To Go Rogue Creating Offensive Images
hothardware.com/news/microsoft-blocking-terms-cause-ai-creating-offensive-images
Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time : A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018932115/getting-specific-or-aiming-wide-the-tactics-of-question-time
Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says she “nearly ended up in a cult” as a teenager, but escaped after just a few weeks.
"There is not and will not be any more generic open-ended Treaty clauses.” NZ First’s Minister Shane Jones says. #HeraldPremium
Anti-trans rant and abuse of MP disrupts select committee: A member of the public momentarily derailed the meeting with abuse of an MP.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512306/anti-trans-rant-and-abuse-of-mp-disrupts-select-committee
New Zealand: Conservative government lifts tobacco ban for younger age groups: According to Jacinda Ardern's plans, tobacco would no longer have been sold for ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/neuseeland-konservative-regierung-kippt-anti-tabak-gesetz-a-4bf5fbf2-307c-4aee-a868-a1b87a7da27c
Labour's Ayesha Verrall responds to government's 'five major health targets' announcement
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511206/labour-s-ayesha-verrall-responds-to-government-s-five-major-health-targets-announcement
Fast-track Approvals Bill worries Greens: Concerns government ministers are handing themselves "superpowers" have been raised after Resources Minister ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/fast-track-approvals-bill-worries-greens
Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on AI image-generator to US officials and company’s board
arabnews.com/node/2472496/media
Labour’s golden girl slated as future prime minister: Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has had a meteoric rise, and is picked by some as a future PM ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/29/labours-golden-girl-slated-as-future-prime-minister/
Labour’s golden girl slated as future prime minister: Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has had a meteoric rise, and is picked by some as a future PM ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/29/labours-golden-girl-slated-as-future-prime-minister/
Culture of secrecy blasted: Pete Hodgson has attacked the national health authority for a culture of secrecy "bordering on arrogance" ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/culture-secrecy-blasted
Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee denies hiding after Newshub news: The broadcasting minister insists she is not ducking for cover, despite refusing all radio ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510889/broadcasting-minister-melissa-lee-denies-hiding-after-newshub-news
Teen offenders: 'We are your future – whether we're in jail or not'
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/13/we-are-your-future-whether-were-in-jail-or-not/
Legislation could see second Mount Victoria tunnel fast-tracked: Shane Jones says no one should be surprised if consenting for the promise tunnel is fast-tracked ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511181/legislation-could-see-second-mount-victoria-tunnel-fast-tracked
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts gets $7m bailout from government: The operator has been told "this is the last chance saloon" and no more government money will be coming.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511601/ruapehu-alpine-lifts-gets-7m-bailout-from-government
Be prepared for the post-kindness era: Opinion: We haven’t heard much talk of kindness from the Government – for PM Christopher Luxon 'The free ride is ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/25/be-prepared-for-the-post-kindness-era/
NZ First Minister Shane Jones says he doesn't know or care about tobacco industry transparency rules
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/511054/nz-first-minister-shane-jones-says-he-doesn-t-know-or-care-about-tobacco-industry-transparency-rules
Stuart Nash and family to transform historic Napier Courthouse into home: A historic Napier building could soon become a family home for former Cabinet minister ...
nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/stuart-nash-and-family-to-transform-historic-napier-courthouse-into-home/P2CVAIGRCFDFDDUTQLFNHMWQIA/
National MP Tim Costley apologises to Grant Robertson over shower comment: National MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley has apologised for a comment he made about Labour's ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510900/national-mp-tim-costley-apologises-to-grant-robertson-over-shower-comment
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