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Compulsory microchipping and desexing of pet cats after Lower Hutt council vote: Cats living in Lower Hutt must now be desexed and microchipped under a new bylaw ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513348/compulsory-microchipping-and-desexing-of-pet-cats-after-lower-hutt-council-vote
Councils label Māori wards reversal 'complete overreach' by government: Reversing councils' ability to decide on Māori wards is "complete overreach by central ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513443/councils-label-maori-wards-reversal-complete-overreach-by-government
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
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/
Paid articlePaid 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
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/
#BREAKING | Chris Hipkins’ popularity has taken a significant blow since last year’s general election.
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1News-Verian political poll: Labour gains slightly, Chris Hipkins plummets: The latest 1News-Verian poll has ACT and NZ First losing one seat each ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509602/1news-verian-political-poll-labour-gains-slightly-chris-hipkins-plummets
EU Parliament urges EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs, including Taurus - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/29/eu-parliament-urges-eu-to-give-ukraine-whatever-it-needs-including-taurus/
Yup, say voters, just like we told you: Polling in 2024 is strikingly similar to the election night result – but there are a few other morsels to chew on.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-02-2024/yup-say-voters-thats-what-we-meant
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' death brings another new Green MP to Parliament: The event has led to a period of mourning in the House, and yet another shift in the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509812/fa-anana-efeso-collins-death-brings-another-new-green-mp-to-parliament
Crunch time for the pandemic treaty: Sharp words addressed to World Health Organisation (WHO) members instead of the usual soft diplomatic language
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Labour prepares to be prepared for power: Humiliated and humbled in last year's election, Labour has spent its first months back in opposition licking its wounds ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/focusonpolitics/audio/2018930284/labour-prepares-to-be-prepared-for-power
Voting rights for the Samoan diaspora: Critics of a new electoral law in Samoa say the change could give more power to overseas citizens than those in the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/15/voting-rights-for-the-samoan-diaspora/
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/
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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.
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
Modern slavery law plans up in air: The fate of a modern slavery law in New Zealand is unclear, with the Government undecided on whether to adopt a plan ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/18/modern-slavery-law-plans-up-in-air/
Robertson's 'wrench' of letting go: Grant Robertson had to let go of the Wellington Central seat not once but twice this year ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/26/robertsons-wrench-of-letting-go/
'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
A four-year term would strengthen our democracy: Increasing government term from three to four years could provide more stability and continuity in governance ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/12/a-four-year-term-would-strengthen-our-democracy/
Tuvalu’s Taiwan ties, Australia security treaty in focus following election: Incumbent prime minister, who has supported ties with Taiwan, lost his seat in ...
rfa.org/english/news/pacific/tuvalu-election-01292024002226.html
The oddest news RNZ covered in 2023: It was a year in which Aotearoa had three prime ministers, two of them named 'Chris', so the bar was set very high.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505785/the-oddest-news-rnz-covered-in-2023
Search for fiscal holes in 1800-page budget an ‘insane’ journey for journalist: We are now near the end of 2023, the year with three Prime Ministers ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/search-for-fiscal-holes-in-1800-page-budget-an-insane-journey-for-journalist/QADK6OPX5VG2TA22RLMYBPXA4E/
How citizens' assemblies could resolve New Zealand's toughest debates: With debates over Aotearoa's future already proving divisive, is there a better way to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505616/how-citizens-assemblies-could-resolve-new-zealand-s-toughest-debates
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
Chris Hipkins opens up on what went wrong at the 2023 election: There had been a strange sense of foreboding as early as January, on the day he was sworn in as ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-12-2023/chris-hipkins-opens-up-on-what-went-wrong-at-the-2023-election
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins reveals new shadow Cabinet: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the new Labour line-up is "going to hold the coalition of chaos to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503581/labour-party-leader-chris-hipkins-reveals-new-shadow-cabinet
Hipkins: 'We were swimming upstream the whole way through the year': Chris Hipkins accepts his government 'well and truly lost the ability to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/08/hipkins-we-were-swimming-upstream-the-whole-way-through-the-year/
Paid articlePaid The 2023 Golden Jandals for conspicuous contributions to NZ politics: The glittery rubber gongs of New Zealand politics are back.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-12-2023/the-2023-golden-jandals-for-conspicuous-contributions-to-nz-politics
National on promise to introduce legislation on extending parliamentary term to four years: 'It will save money'
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503268/national-on-promise-to-introduce-legislation-on-extending-parliamentary-term-to-four-years-it-will-save-money
New Parliament to meet, elect Speaker: The first meeting of the new Parliament will finally take place this morning, 52 days since the election.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503927/new-parliament-to-meet-elect-speaker
The newsmakers of Aotearoa in 2023: From devastating floods to policy bonfires to one very consequential election, these were the stories that gripped Bulletin ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/15-12-2023/the-newsmakers-of-aotearoa-in-2023
What to Expect when you’re Expecting a Parliament: With a government now formed the 54th Parliament can finally get underway. Twice. Here’s how that happens.
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018917932/what-to-expect-when-you-re-expecting-a-parliament
New Zealand shifts to the right, but only slightly by global standards: The center-right National Party will form a government with two smaller parties ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/24/new-zealand-national-coalition-government-act-nz-first/
Why we could see a 127-seat Parliament at the next election: No MMP government has been defeated after one term but if the left is prepared to take the risk ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/16/why-we-could-see-a-127-seat-parliament-at-the-next-election/
Capital gains tax conversation 'back on the table' for Labour - Chris Hipkins: In 2026, the party's tax policy could look quite different, leader Chris Hipkins ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501908/capital-gains-tax-conversation-back-on-the-table-for-labour-chris-hipkins
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/
NZ First leader Winston Peters, ACT leader David Seymour meet at Parliament: The leaders of New Zealand First and ACT have briefly met, in a significant ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/502045/nz-first-leader-winston-peters-act-leader-david-seymour-meet-at-parliament
Chris Hipkins has spoken out, saying he will continue on as leader and hinting at a recount in a key seat.
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Labour's Rachel Boyack confirms 26-vote win in Nelson recount: Rachel Boyack has been confirmed to have won the Nelson electorate by a margin of 26 votes.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/502129/labour-s-rachel-boyack-confirms-26-vote-win-in-nelson-recount
Election 2023: The cost of Parliament’s three seat overhang MPs - and how only 29% is salary
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2023-the-cost-of-parliaments-three-seat-overhang-mps-and-how-only-29-is-salary/RYTY7BLHDZELFKAQ5WDJIMXLEI/
Special votes: Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises Labour will be ‘formidable opposition’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/special-votes-outgoing-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-promises-labour-will-be-formidable-opposition/WMZDHBVSVRFB3BPLTWQNRFWREU/
Matthew Hooton: Christopher Luxon faces three risks as coalition of chaos looms: OPINION Labour MPs made the right call in leaving defeated outgoing Prime ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/matthew-hooton-christopher-luxon-faces-three-risks-as-coalition-of-chaos-looms/4LY6NV74C5A7JKXZMVV2CDLP5E/
National lacks Indian representation in Parliament for second consecutive term: Indian community's fears are confirmed by the announcement of the final results ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/501638/national-lacks-indian-representation-in-parliament-for-second-consecutive-term
National leader Christopher Luxon: Referendum on Te Tiriti would be 'divisive and unhelpful'
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501775/national-leader-christopher-luxon-referendum-on-te-tiriti-would-be-divisive-and-unhelpful
NZ vote on Gaza at UN consistent with longstanding position - Hipkins: New Zealand remains aligned to its Five Eyes partners despite voting for a UN resolution ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501350/nz-vote-on-gaza-at-un-consistent-with-longstanding-position-hipkins
New Zealand election results show National needs other parties to form government
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-election-results-show-national-needs-other-parties-form-government-2023-11-03/
Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election after incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins concedes
apnews.com/article/new-zealand-election-luxon-hipkins-ardern-9309fc1816569adac27efe0e7ec77c25
Port Waikato by-election voting begins today: Advanced voting to fill Parliament's 123rd seat begins today in the Port Waikato by-election triggered by the death ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/502257/port-waikato-by-election-voting-begins-today
Labour's caucus meeting 'pretty rough', party transitioning into 'formidable opposition' - Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/500437/labour-s-caucus-meeting-pretty-rough-party-transitioning-into-formidable-opposition-hipkins
Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says negotiations with Act and NZ First progressing
nzherald.co.nz/nz/incoming-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-speaks-to-newstalk-zb-during-media-rounds-ahead-of-final-count-announcement/KHMU53FWKBDENIYTSZNHLS27DU/
Updates: Final election 2023 results released after special votes counted, ballots checked
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501620/updates-final-election-2023-results-released-after-special-votes-counted-ballots-checked
Chris Hipkins reveals more details about partner Toni Grace, they met when she was an intern in his Remutaka office
nzherald.co.nz/nz/chris-hipkins-reveals-more-details-about-partner-toni-grace-they-met-when-she-was-an-intern-in-his-remutaka-office/UI5YICZDU5C3ZAWEW4UVHUJGBY/
Christopher Luxon promises a new day – well, he's got 100 of them: National will lead a new government, but it may be nigh Christmas before its precise ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/christopher-luxon-promises-a-new-day-well-hes-got-100-of-them
Labour Party leader Christopher Hipkins spoke to the media after the final vote count was revealed.
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The kohanga reo kids have arrived in Parliament and know how to use their voices: Article courtesy of E-Tangata: ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/the-kohanga-reo-kids-have-arrived-in-parliament-and-know-how-to-use-their-voices/PWNACFKZLFAYZKBHZAFOZFQONE/
Election 2023: Labour's Chris Hipkins concedes, congratulates National on results
rnz.co.nz/news/political/500185/election-2023-labour-s-chris-hipkins-concedes-congratulates-national-on-results
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton (Part 1): Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss Labour's caucus vote to retain Chris ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2018914365/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-jennie-moreton-part-1
New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins: New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.
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New Zealand general election: prime minister Hipkins concedes defeat: Earlier this year, Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party replaced his charismatic party ...
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Chris Hipkins: The rise and fall of 'the boy from the Hutt': Analysis - Less than 10 months after being sworn in as prime minister, Chris Hipkins has conceded ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/500230/chris-hipkins-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-boy-from-the-hutt
Election 2023 TVNZ debate: National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in final debate showdown
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-tvnz-debate-the-final-showdown-between-national-leader-christopher-luxon-and-labour-leader-chris-hipkins/IEDH7ML6LVEBFJFWEY3ZHEF7KM/
The Strength Of Maori In This Parliament | Newsroom : The final election results last Friday moved the dial bringing in two more Te Paati Māori MPs and with that ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/the-most-maori-in-parliament-ever-significant-or-so-what
Paid articlePaid Shaneel Lal: Weighing the coalition options: OPINION Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins conceded the election on election night, but did he make the call too ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/shaneel-lal-weighing-the-coalition-options/6QFF37QOVJDVPNHPYVEWUXPR2M/
Election 2023: Everything you need to know today: New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National Party a clear mandate to lead the next government ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500196/election-2023-everything-you-need-to-know-today
“We will not take your support for granted,” said Dame Jacinda Ardern on election night in 2020, after Labour won an unprecedented majority ... Show more tinyurl.com/Labourcollapsenzh
Election-eve poll points to closing gap | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 13 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/13-10-2023/election-eve-poll-points-to-closing-gap
Australian vote to give Indigenous peoples a voice to parliament fails : The failure of the “Voice to Parliament” referendum was widely expected but nevertheless ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/14/australia-voice-parliament-indigenous-referendum/
Quick Glance: Indigenous Voice Vote: Hurting Ripples
- No miracle cure expected from the 'Voice to Parliament' advisory body for Indigenous people's problems.
- Mr Browne, a signatory of the historic Uluru Statement, supports the call for the 'Voice'.
- National helplines flooded with calls from Indigenous people seeking respectful and truthful debate.
- Opponents of the 'Voice' fear it could create inequality and perpetuate the status quo.
Simon O’Connor vs Brooke van Velden will go to wire in Tāmaki – new poll | Live Updates
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/03-10-2023/simon-oconnor-vs-brooke-van-velden-will-go-to-wire-in-tamaki-new-poll
Former Labour leader David Cunliffe says MPs losing their seat in Parliament can find it ‘devastating’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-labour-leader-david-cunliffe-says-mps-losing-their-seat-in-parliament-can-find-it-devastating/6PPALXZL7VFIPLCYOCNVNAXFQI/
New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins concedes election, congratulates National Party
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-prime-minister-hipkins-concedes-election-congratulates-national-2023-10-14/
Boost in Electoral Commission funding could speed up counting, but not by much - Graeme Edgeler
rnz.co.nz/news/national/501607/boost-in-electoral-commission-funding-could-speed-up-counting-but-not-by-much-graeme-edgeler
‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 2 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/02-10-2023/quite-unwell-hipkins-announces-virtual-town-hall-meetings
Quick Glance: 2023 Elections: Early Voting Begins, Covid Impacts Chris Hipkins
- Hipkins has Covid-19 and is in isolation.
- Sepuloni will be the focus while Hipkins is absent.
- Luxon would also isolate if he contracted the virus.
- National criticizes the Labour Government for using urgency in the House.
Devastated Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness: Crushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/500285/devastated-labour-mps-prepare-for-spell-in-political-wilderness
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins addresses the elephant in the election - by Māori for Māori solutions
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/election-2023-chris-hipkins-addresses-the-elephant-in-the-election-by-maori-for-maori-solutions/Z3ZESXSYIZBXTENXTODTB5UJWI/
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