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‘One of the greatest ever’: Warmington waxes lyrical over retired House clerk Curtis
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/one-greatest-ever-warmington-waxes-lyrical-retired-house-clerk-curtis/
Labour all at sea against Govt's legislative blitzkrieg: Opinion: The scope and speed of change the Government is enacting is leaving fertile ground for a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/18/labour-all-at-sea-against-govts-legislative-blitzkrieg/
A dengue fever outbreak will be officially declared on Friday in Samoa.
More than 250 cases have been reported, with the majority on the mainland ... Show more
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RNZ - NZ News, Current Affairs, Audio On Demand
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
A farmer, a lawyer and a union official walk into Parliament… It could be the start of a joke, but there is no punchline in the pipeline ... Show more
So, you want to be an MP? These are the careers most likely to lead to Parliament | RNZ News
So, you want to be an MP? These are the careers most likely to lead to Parliament | RNZ News
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
Prime Minister lays out his priority list for next three months: Goodbye 100-day plan - The government has a new list of big promises for the next three months.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513171/prime-minister-lays-out-his-priority-list-for-next-three-months
UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods
apnews.com/article/britain-farmers-tractor-protest-parliament-4a36f9038c02e3187569a2304408dba4
Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns: The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/512618/hipkins-admits-labour-too-slow-to-respond-to-retail-crime-concerns
New children's book aims to break culture of silence that surrounds abuse: Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro says the book will help children know their feelings ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513857/new-children-s-book-aims-to-break-culture-of-silence-that-surrounds-abuse
'That was then and this is now': Chris Hipkins talks up tax reform he previously ruled out
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512590/that-was-then-and-this-is-now-chris-hipkins-talks-up-tax-reform-he-previously-ruled-out
Budget Policy Statement shows coalition promises don't add up - Labour, Greens: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the delay to announcing the Budget allowance ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512829/budget-policy-statement-shows-coalition-promises-don-t-add-up-labour-greens
Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512792/labour-s-chris-hipkins-says-disability-minister-penny-simmonds-should-be-sacked
Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party will take a new tax policy to the next ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512574/public-ready-to-be-convinced-about-capital-gains-tax-inequality-expert
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
Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour: After ruling out a number of taxes at the last election, the Labour leader now says all ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-03-2024/chris-hipkins-might-just-be-the-one-to-make-a-wealth-tax-work-for-labour
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/
New Zealand and EU trade agreement to take effect on May 1: New Zealand said on Monday a free trade agreement with the European Union would come into effect on ...
reuters.com/world/new-zealand-eu-trade-agreement-take-effect-may-1-2024-03-25/
Recession could lead to brain drain, employment minister Louise Upston says: Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has admitted New Zealand ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512721/recession-could-lead-to-brain-drain-employment-minister-louise-upston-says
Watch live: Tax question hangs over Labour as Hipkins looks to rebuild: The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511677/watch-live-tax-question-hangs-over-labour-as-hipkins-looks-to-rebuild
#BREAKING | It comes as New Zealand joins with the United Kingdom to condemn China’s “malicious cyber activity”.
Another chip in the China relationship: Calling China out for its cyber attacks on our Parliamentary services took nearly three years of careful ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/another-chip-in-the-china-relationship/
New Zealand has officially entered recession. But what does that actually mean? Business editor-at-large Liam Dann explains.
Read more: 🔗 GDP: It’s official - we’re in recession - NZ Herald
Watch live: Opposition leaders set to take on PM Christopher Luxon in Question Time
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-live-opposition-leaders-set-to-take-on-pm-christopher-luxon-in-question-time/XAHJYRURHBC5FFZS6IFKEC4FTI/
Smokefree generation law scrapped by coalition government: Labour leader Chris Hipkins unleashed a fiery speech in the debating chamber, saying the change would ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510439/smokefree-generation-law-scrapped-by-coalition-government
I spent two hours in a Kate Middleton rabbit hole and now believe she could be dead*
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/29-02-2024/i-spent-two-hours-in-a-kate-middleton-rabbit-hole-and-now-believe-she-could-be-dead
NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement to come into force in May: The kiwifruit industry alone will save $47m per year, while seafood exporters will save $20m ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/512344/nz-eu-free-trade-agreement-to-come-into-force-in-may
Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh: As Grant Robertson steps aside, his successor hits the ground running in a show of confidence for ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/forced-reshuffle-gives-labour-a-chance-for-much-needed-refresh/
About 1000 fewer cancer deaths in NZ every year if patients lived in Australia - study
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511249/about-1000-fewer-cancer-deaths-in-nz-every-year-if-patients-lived-in-australia-study
G2K demands Errol Bascoe resign as principal of Tacky High: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Generation 2000 (G2K), the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/g2k-demands-errol-bascoe-resign-principal-tacky-high/
Who is new Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds?: Mana MP Barbara Edmonds is taking over as Labour's finance spokesperson from Grant Robertson ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509692/who-is-new-labour-finance-spokesperson-barbara-edmonds
'Go now, in peace': The softly-spoken Samoan son of south Auckland was widely respected across the political spectrum. Tim Murphy farewells an MP whose ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/go-now-in-peace/
Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.
- He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.
- Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.
- Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.
"He is selfless, thoughtful, incredibly intelligent, fiercely loyal, and to top it off, one of the funniest people I know."
‘Compelling evidence’ to make assisted dying legal with robust safeguards, says MSP as Bill published
news.stv.tv/scotland/compelling-evidence-to-make-assisted-dying-legal-with-robust-safeguards-says-msp-as-bill-published
Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leaders admits politicians put pressure on officials to speed things up ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510374/immigration-mistakes-made-as-pressue-went-on-post-covid-chris-hipkins
Another chip in the China relationship: Calling China out for its cyber attacks on our Parliamentary services took nearly three years of careful ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/another-chip-in-the-china-relationship/
Parliament considered banning WeChat as well as Tiktok: A proposal by Parliament's cyber-security team to ban WeChat has so far been unsuccessful ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/04/parliament-considered-banning-wechat-along-with-tiktok/
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Crunch time for the pandemic treaty: Sharp words addressed to World Health Organisation (WHO) members instead of the usual soft diplomatic language
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/crunch-time-for-the-pandemic-treaty/
Shaw's resignation a blow to Greens, but there's an opportunity for renewal too
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/31/shaws-resignation-a-blow-to-greens-but-theres-an-opportunity-for-renewal-too/
Paid articlePaid 'It's sick, vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions: The strippers have delivered a petition to Parliament - they want sex workers to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508779/it-s-sick-vicious-strippers-call-on-parliament-for-fair-working-conditions
'I should have been clearer': Police Minister Mark Mitchell corrects record on recruitment target
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508041/i-should-have-been-clearer-police-minister-mark-mitchell-corrects-record-on-recruitment-target
Parliament considered banning WeChat as well as Tiktok: A proposal by Parliament's cyber-security team to ban WeChat has so far been unsuccessful ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/04/parliament-considered-banning-wechat-along-with-tiktok/
Paid articlePaid EU's infrastructure expertise on offer to NZ – ambassador: As NZ and the European Union seek to turn the potential benefits of a new trade deal into reality ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/04/eus-infrastructure-expertise-on-offer-to-nz-ambassador/
With one last hurrah, goneburger is goneburger: When James Shaw tweeted "James Shaw goneburger" it was the zenith of one political reporter's ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018924492/with-one-last-hurrah-goneburger-is-goneburger
New Zealand’s First Refugee in Parliament Resigns Over Shoplifting Accusations: Golriz Ghahraman stepped down, citing mental health concerns, and said that she’d ...
thedailybeast.com/new-zealands-first-refugee-in-parliament-resigns-over-shoplifting-accusations
Quick Glance: Golriz Ghahraman's Resignation and the Future of the Green Party - Latest Updates
- Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman stepped down from multiple important portfolios.
- MP Golriz Ghahraman's resignation is seen as a significant loss for the Green Party.
- Ghahraman left parliament due to allegations of shoplifting, which took a toll on her mental health.
- The Green Party will miss Ghahraman's expertise and advocacy in portfolios such as foreign policy and electoral reform.
Latest bit of politics very close to home: It does not get much more local for us at the Otago Daily Times than the business before Parliament’s economic ...
odt.co.nz/opinion/latest-bit-politics-very-close-home
ScoMo set to resign from politics: Scott Morrison, who served as the 30th prime minister of Australia between 2018 and 2022, is set to resign from parliament ...
news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/former-prime-minister-scott-morrison-set-to-resign-from-parliament/news-story/bfe64a469da6c39360534d609f6c9ddb
Quick Glance: ScoMo's Resignation from Politics
- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is resigning from parliament after 16 years, triggering a by-election.
- Morrison stated it's time for a new member to bring fresh energy and long-term commitment to the community.
- Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor praised Morrison's legacy, including his contributions to AUKUS, handling Covid, and tax reform.
- Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie paid tribute to Morrison and emphasized that his resignation is ultimately his own decision, and his prime ministership will be well regarded.
The Kiri Allan story: 'This job really pushes you to your limit. Spiritually, physically, mentally. It’s a very uncomfortable environment.'
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-07-2023/the-kiri-allan-story
Quick Glance: The Journey of Kiri Allan
- Kiri Allan stepped down from her positions and returned home to reflect on her political future.
- According to Chris Hipkins, Allan was experiencing 'extreme emotional distress' at the time of the incident.
- Jacinda Ardern appointed Allan, who won the East Coast electorate in 2020, as the minister for conservation and emergency management.
- Allan was on a mental health break following a personal relationship crisis when Hipkins returned to New Zealand.
Ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry links as smoke-free repeal again takes centre stage in Parliament
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministers-asked-to-disclose-links-to-tobacco-industry-as-smokefree-repeal-again-takes-centre-stage-in-parliament/62ICOMVRKNDFFESTH7USJBAQKE/
Watch New Zealand MP's 'Absolutely Brilliant' 80-Second Takedown of GDP: "The squiggly line of GDP can go up but we also know full well that so too can ...
commondreams.org/news/new-zealand-gdp
Political 'bulldozer' Scott Morrison chooses to make a quiet exit: The former prime minister Scott Morrison was not shy in his dealings with foreign leaders ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-23/-bulldozer-scott-morrison-makes-a-quiet-exit/103380106
'Sometimes you lose' - Chris Hipkins reflects on 2023: Two months on from Labour's election-night shellacking, leader Chris Hipkins still cannot pinpoint what ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505403/sometimes-you-lose-chris-hipkins-reflects-on-2023
Year in Politics: The year of three prime ministers and a swing to the right: Analysis - Three prime ministers and two radically different governments - 2023 saw ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505820/year-in-politics-the-year-of-three-prime-ministers-and-a-swing-to-the-right
Celia Wade-Brown has ‘mixed feelings’ about stepping into Golriz Ghahraman’s empty Green seat
nzherald.co.nz/nz/celia-wade-brown-has-mixed-feelings-about-stepping-into-golriz-gharamans-empty-green-seat/G5Q5G7MSZRCYNIVEUZM25B4L5A/
Government's Kāinga Ora rhetoric may be 'trying to manufacture a crisis' - Chris Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505099/government-s-kainga-ora-rhetoric-may-be-trying-to-manufacture-a-crisis-chris-hipkins
'Jack of all trades’ film star knighted: One of New Zealand’s first film industry stars and a child cancer doctor are among recipients of the country’s top ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/jack-all-trades%E28099-film-star-knighted
Ginger kisses and fiscal cliffs: The view from parliament on mini mini mini budget day
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/21-12-2023/ginger-kisses-and-fiscal-cliffs-the-view-from-parliament-on-mini-mini-mini-budget-day
Parliament repeals tax principles reporting law under urgency: Parliament has repealed the Tax Principles Reporting Act under urgency. It would have required a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505298/parliament-repeals-tax-principles-reporting-law-under-urgency
Bill to repeal Resource Management Act replacements passes: The government has passed legislation to return New Zealand to using the old Resource Management Act ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505167/bill-to-repeal-resource-management-act-replacements-passes
Anne Salmond on the Treaty debate: Māori and Pākehā think differently: New Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to step in, stop the minor parties' ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/15/anne-salmond-on-the-treaty-debate-maori-and-pakeha-think-differently/
Older and more farmers: The 54th Parliament by the numbers: The number of Members of Parliament who come from farming backgrounds has risen markedly ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018919034/older-and-more-farmers-the-54th-parliament-by-the-numbers
Nicola Willis, Grant Robertson clash over shorter-term 'fiscal cliffs': Nicola Willis has accused the previous government of finding "workarounds" to hide ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503915/nicola-willis-grant-robertson-clash-over-shorter-term-fiscal-cliffs
Parliament urgently debates Reserve Bank dual mandate repeal: Legislation to scrap the Reserve Bank's employment mandate is being rushed through Parliament under ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504573/parliament-urgently-debates-reserve-bank-dual-mandate-repeal
Christopher Luxon's lack of control of Winston Peters 'does not bode well for future' - Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503509/christopher-luxon-s-lack-of-control-of-winston-peters-does-not-bode-well-for-future-hipkins
Policy wins for Act, NZ First but Nats hold the reins of power: While National has held onto the powerful portfolios, it’s Act and New Zealand First that have ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/24/policy-wins-for-act-nz-first-but-nats-hold-the-reins-of-power/
Verrall plans to be staunch advocate for public servants: Ayesha Verrall's new job as the Labour Party's Wellington issues spokesperson puts her on the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/01/verrall-plans-to-be-staunch-advocate-for-wellington-and-public-servants/
New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days
apnews.com/article/new-zealand-luxon-tobacco-controls-cellphone-schools-ae21b6ad6178d231b7cdab31677cccb1
Cuts loom large as Christopher Luxon government targets the economy: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has set his government's "number one" goal as "fixing the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503398/cuts-loom-large-as-christopher-luxon-government-targets-the-economy
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro highlights government's 'extensive, ambitious' agenda at State Opening of Parliament
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504026/governor-general-dame-cindy-kiro-highlights-government-s-extensive-ambitious-agenda-at-state-opening-of-parliament
Rents under pressure amid high migration to New Zealand and landlords selling up
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/rents-under-pressure-amid-high-migration-to-new-zealand-and-landlords-selling-up/O42NKQV5OVEX5IAD7B2CT2S5RQ/
Paid articlePaid From dying race to urban segregation: Aaron Smale continues a series on Māori demographics, showing how New Zealand's history has been shaped by significant ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/from-dying-race-to-urban-segregation/
The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji resigns: By RNZ The leader of The Opportunities Party is standing down from his role after failing to get into ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/opportunities-party-leader-raf-manji-resigns/S4D53TM5PJGIHB7AMBBSPY24QI/
New Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts
npr.org/2023/11/27/1215374525/new-zealand-tobacco-cigarette-ban
Deputy PM Winston Peters blames media for Auckland Covid lockdown : Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continued his war on the media today ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/peters-blames-media-for-auckland-covid-lockdown/Y7LU4EKITBHNJO7C2BHOB53SOU/
New Zealand ditches world-leading smoking ban as new government says priority is economy
9news.com.au/world/new-zealand-scraps-world-first-smoking-ban/2fbb2a3b-881b-4c0c-ad06-f45332acc478
Quick Glance: New Zealand Smoking Ban Reversal Sparks Health Expert Criticism
- New Zealand passed laws in 2022 to restrict and eventually ban cigarette sales to future generations.
- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand, and the policy aimed to prevent young generations from picking up the habit.
- Health experts strongly criticized the sudden reversal.
- The announcement of the government's repeal of the laws shocked health experts who believed the policy would remain untouched.
Stark warning in creative misuse of Covid funds: Fund was put to some questionable uses in NZ without sanction, but in Germany, the government has just been ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/misuse-of-covid-funds-a-tale-of-two-countries/
New Zealand Maori lawmakers protest King Charles at parliament's opening: Indigenous Maori politicians broke with protocol at the opening of New Zealand's ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-maori-lawmakers-protest-king-charles-parliaments-opening-2023-12-05/
Head of New Zealand hospice spoke to MSPs on assisted dying: When New Zealand voted to introduce assisted dying two years ago, it was framed by supporters as a ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23947678.head-new-zealand-hospice-spoke-msps-assisted-dying/
EU lawmakers approve New Zealand trade deal to end hiatus: The European Parliament approved on Wednesday the European Union's free trade agreement with New ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-lawmakers-approve-new-zealand-trade-deal-end-hiatus-2023-11-22/
European lawmakers give green light to ‘model’ NZ trade deal: The agreement is meant to be Brussels’ gold standard for sustainability requirements in trade deals ...
politico.eu/article/european-lawmakers-give-green-light-model-nz-trade-deal-sustainability/
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