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Nats need to 'go back to school' over bilingual sign criticism - Māori Party: The Māori Party co-leader says the National Party should go back to school if it ...
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Nats need to 'go back to school' over bilingual sign criticism - Māori Party: The Māori Party co-leader says the National Party should go back to school if it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/490780/nats-need-to-go-back-to-school-over-bilingual-sign-criticism-maori-party
Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for Wellington’s long tunnel: Cost: Would be extremely complex and expensive. Benefit: Would provide a vital boost for the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/15-04-2024/revealed-a-cost-benefit-analysis-for-wellingtons-long-tunnel
Tauranga's speed limit proposal met with warning from minister: The council is currently consulting on a proposed blanket speed reduction to 30 km/h in the city ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514231/tauranga-s-speed-limit-proposal-met-with-warning-from-minister
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
Government investigates 4km tunnel under Wellington: The massive tunnel would run under a chunk of the city and a series of suburbs.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514270/government-investigates-4km-tunnel-under-wellington
Government sent please explain letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514700/government-sent-please-explain-letter-to-wellington-city-council-over-transport-disagreement
State abuse survivor urges against repealing Oranga Tamariki Treaty commitments: The Government is being accused of turning its back on Māori survivors of abuse ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/state-abuse-survivor-urges-against-repealing-oranga-tamariki-treaty-commitments/TG4N2SOFBRDXXMXRYAVKDPCMMA/
Māori wards ultimatum for councils as coalition government imposes referendums: Councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents will need to hold ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513401/maori-wards-ultimatum-for-councils-as-coalition-government-imposes-referendums
Tauranga council commission request for hybrid model turned down again: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514627/tauranga-council-commission-request-for-hybrid-model-turned-down-again
Māori ward referendum 'an expense we don't need' – Masterton mayor: Masterton's mayor says holding a referendum for an already established Māori ward is an ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/513557/maori-ward-referendum-an-expense-we-don-t-need-masterton-mayor
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
Government on collision course with Waitangi Tribunal over Karen Chhour summons - Audrey Young
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-on-collision-course-with-waitangi-tribunal-over-karen-chhour-summons-audrey-young/R4IMCFJI3FENTDPJHQIWWEBLJY/
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
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Brynderwyn Hills motorway to reopen for Easter weekend: The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512686/brynderwyn-hills-motorway-to-reopen-for-easter-weekend
Inside the intensive kapa haka training in preparation for Te Matatini 2025: Some familiar names, like Rawiri Waititi, will be competing next February ...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/23-03-2024/inside-the-intensive-kapa-haka-training-in-preparation-for-te-matatini-2025
Deputy PM Winston Peters attacks media over speech reporting: Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has railed against the media again, over the reporting of his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512142/deputy-pm-winston-peters-attacks-media-over-speech-reporting
University’s action of having segregated areas for Māori and Pasifika students ‘comparable to Ku Klux Klan’, says Winston Peters
nzherald.co.nz/nz/universitys-action-of-having-segregated-areas-for-maori-and-pasifika-students-comparable-to-ku-klux-klan-says-winston-peters/KU6GIWYPE5CZDIVA67EWMXETCA/
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had no power to halt transport projects: The mayor had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop projects funded by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512068/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-had-no-power-to-halt-transport-projects
Advocates attack removal of climate change from government's draft transport policy
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511387/advocates-attack-removal-of-climate-change-from-government-s-draft-transport-policy
High Court grants more coastal rights to Māori amid political sensitivities: A new court decision on Māori customary rights on the Wairarapa coast could run into ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/high-court-grants-more-coastal-rights-to-maori-raising-political-sensitivities/
Government agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids: The government has agreed to the suggestion from the opposition that was initially voted ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512095/government-agrees-to-slash-road-user-charges-for-plug-in-hybrids
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
We’re spending billions of dollars to make traffic worse: Simeon Brown just announced the most anti-driver transport policy in recent memory.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-03-2024/were-spending-billions-of-dollars-to-make-traffic-worse
Transport Minister accused of 'broken promise' over roads: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is unsure if he can turn the ignition key on major motorway ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/transport-minister-accused-broken-promise-over-roads
GST removal Bill shot down after first reading: Removing GST from all foods and non-alcoholic beverages, as proposed by Te Pāti Māori in their amendment bill to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/gst-removal-bill-shot-down-after-first-reading/
Week in Politics: Fiscal bomb, Nazi comments ensure high-octane coverage for Winston Peters
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512406/week-in-politics-fiscal-bomb-nazi-comments-ensure-high-octane-coverage-for-winston-peters
Simon Wilson: What David Seymour’s bike crash should mean for Simeon Brown’s transport plans
nzherald.co.nz/nz/simon-wilson-what-david-seymours-bike-crash-should-mean-for-simeon-browns-transport-plans/I7PUQPXQYFBBVMM7YOECUUSJ3A/
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Transport Minister proposes fuel tax increase for 2027: Simeon Brown is proposing a fuel tax increase of 12 cents to hit in 2027 - the same amount Labour ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510815/transport-minister-proposes-fuel-tax-increase-for-2027
Emotions run high in parliament over dismantling of Māori Health Authority: Opposition MPs hit out at health minister Shane Reti yesterday as the bill to scrap ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-02-2024/emotions-run-high-in-parliament-over-dismantling-of-maori-health-authority
Simeon Brown’s plan to build new roads, says fines could double, fuel taxes gone by the end of the decade, eying greater Crown ownership of City Rail Link
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/simeon-browns-plan-to-build-new-roads-says-fines-could-double-fuel-taxes-gone-by-the-end-of-the-decade-eying-greater-crown-ownership-of-city-rail-link/5LWOBCFB4RDOROJXRLHHZ6B3WY/
Bastion Point matriarch to be laid to rest today with husband Joe Hawke: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will this morning farewell matriarch Rene Hawke, who died on Monday ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/bastion-point-matriarch-to-be-laid-to-rest-today-with-husband-joe-hawke/KDMTO5QL4BB5VEWGBVFVYB4HMY/
Dominic O’Sullivan: Do Treaty of Waitangi principles give Māori too much power – or not enough?
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/dominic-osullivan-do-treaty-of-waitangi-principles-give-maori-too-much-power-or-not-enough/43H4OKR43JA5XFN3KSMIFCATY4/
Chiefs Manawa now in spotlight about wording of pre-match haka: It comes after the Hurricanes Poua team called the government "redneck" in its haka on Saturday.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/511105/chiefs-manawa-now-in-spotlight-about-wording-of-pre-match-haka
‘Read anywhere and everywhere’: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the books she loves: Every writer needs an aunty like Te Pāti Māori's co-leader.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/14-02-2024/read-anywhere-and-everywhere-debbie-ngarewa-packer-on-the-books-she-loves
Road pricing debate shrouded in smoke and (rear-view) mirrors: Opinion: With a huge funding gap confronting the Transport Agency, it is high-time we shifted to a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/road-pricing-debate-shrouded-in-smoke-and-rear-view-mirrors/
Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
The Week in Politics: Rush of law changes fire up opposition parties: Analysis - What we learnt as the government pushed two controversial bills through ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/510583/the-week-in-politics-rush-of-law-changes-fire-up-opposition-parties
‘Excellent speech’: NZ prime minister backs Penny Wong in Keating spat: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he fully supports Foreign Minister ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/excellent-speech-nz-prime-minister-backs-penny-wong-in-keating-spat-20240308-p5fayu.html
Auckland's public transport faces a privately financed future: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising completion of Auckland’s big projects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/05/what-the-transport-package-means-for-auckland/
Debate on scrapping GST on kai heads to Parliament: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi's members' bill to scrap GST on food has been drawn from the ballot ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/509492/debate-on-scrapping-gst-on-kai-heads-to-parliament
Kīngi Tūheitia, Te Pāti Māori expected to arrive at Waitangi: Kīngi Tūheitia is bringing with him the mauri of the Hui aa Motu in Ngāruawāhia.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508338/kingi-tuheitia-te-pati-maori-expected-to-arrive-at-waitangi
Government sets up advisory group ahead of Three Waters repeal: Simeon Brown says it will "restore continued local council ownership and control of water ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508966/government-sets-up-advisory-group-ahead-of-three-waters-repeal
Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday
dailyprogress.com/news/local/donja-r-loves-intense-and-intimate-play-fireflies-has-its-virginia-premiere-in-charlottesville-friday/article_ddafe740-eba0-11ee-b05c-b3ecd96ee344.html
Minister points to 'backstops' if councils refuse Three Waters amalgamations: The minister responsible won't say, pointing only to regulations that could let it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509064/minister-points-to-backstops-if-councils-refuse-three-waters-amalgamations
What the light rail millions got Auckland: As the dust settles on the doomed light rail plan for Auckland, newly released documents spell out exactly what the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/what-the-light-rail-millions-got-auckland/
Labour's power struggles are going to be harder than National's: Labour’s cosy domination of the left is now under serious threat from the Greens ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/15/labours-power-struggles-are-going-to-be-harder-than-nationals/
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Government faces the music at Waitangi: This year's record-breaking Waitangi celebrations drew 80,000 people to the Treaty grounds over four days ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/focusonpolitics/audio/2018925063/government-faces-the-music-at-waitangi
Councils get their Three Waters wish - but will they regret it? : The coalition has ticked off another objective - repealing the troubled Three Waters programme ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/focusonpolitics/audio/2018926323/councils-get-their-three-waters-wish-but-will-they-regret-it
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says government's 'electioneering' will have consequences
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509153/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-says-government-s-electioneering-will-have-consequences
Rawiri Waititi isn’t the first Māori leader to call for an indigenous parliament: Self-governance is an idea that's been advanced by indigenous peoples in ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-02-2024/rawiri-waititi-isnt-the-first-maori-leader-to-call-for-an-indigenous-parliament
The Week in Politics: Water wars - who pays and what happened to $1.2 billion?: Analysis: The government's plan raises questions as it is revealed Labour spent ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509356/the-week-in-politics-water-wars-who-pays-and-what-happened-to-1-point-2-billion
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax to end in June, PM announces: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped in months ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508653/auckland-regional-fuel-tax-to-end-in-june-pm-announces
Labour's power struggles are going to be harder than National's: Labour’s cosy domination of the left is now under serious threat from the Greens ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/15/labours-power-struggles-are-going-to-be-harder-than-nationals/
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What is Local Water Done Well, the new not-quite-Three Waters?: In just 10 days, the last government's efforts to fix water infrastructure will be scrapped ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-02-2024/what-is-local-water-done-well-the-new-not-quite-three-waters
NZ Transport Agency emails reveal concerns within Waka Kotahi about name change: By RNZ The head of the Transport Agency ( NZTA ) ordered the only line about a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-transport-agency-emails-reveal-concerns-within-waka-kotahi-about-name-change/Q4LY3V55EZA2HMXH2CYSCZSG4E/
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown formally requests Auckland Transport to cease work on projects funded by regional fuel tax
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-formally-requests-auckland-transport-to-cease-work-on-projects-funded-by-regional-fuel-tax/AKAKLOSGFJAPHLDLKDQRBVEZCA/
Next generation will pay the price for critical transport projects, councillor warns
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509112/next-generation-will-pay-the-price-for-critical-transport-projects-councillor-warns
'Unacceptable': Auckland mayor Wayne Brown demands answers over cancelled trains: 88 trains in Auckland were cancelled on Monday. Wayne Brown wants to know why.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509061/unacceptable-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-demands-answers-over-cancelled-trains
Come on, let’s address the real Māori in the room - Boris Sokratov: OPINION: Identity is something almost everyone struggles with at some time in their life ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/come-on-lets-address-the-real-maori-in-the-room-boris-sokratov/6K6XYVSJPJGZTLVTRPXP7ELIHM/
Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown about his transport plan: OPINION The new draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport has four ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/simon-wilson-10-questions-for-simeon-brown-about-his-transport-plan/E7WE3I6PEVH5NKLW54G6APBQQ4/
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Underestimated National MP Simeon Brown gets his chance to shine with raft of big portfolios - Audrey Young
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/underestimated-national-mp-simeon-brown-gets-his-chance-to-shine-with-raft-of-big-portfolios-audrey-young/LL5QE77JSZDI3MRJDUCVMP2CPI/
Greens say EV drivers being ripped off, as data reveals they will pay double some petrol vehicles
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/greens-say-ev-drivers-being-ripped-off-as-data-reveals-they-will-pay-double-some-petrol-vehicles/MNRVCRBYYBA6JIRQCPCBE4SQHQ/
The Brown v Brown showdown is a positive for Auckland - Heather du Plessis-Allan: It’s tempting to think the Brown v Brown showdown is bad for Auckland ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-du-plessis-allan-the-brown-v-brown-showdown-is-a-positive-for-auckland/PUS2TJ4XTBEOPNYXJGA5P4SJRA/
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Simeon Brown wants Auckland’s transport ‘back to basics’: The new Minister of Transport has promised to reprioritise transport planning from cycleways and speed ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/09/simeon-brown-wants-aucklands-transport-back-to-basics/
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki calls out political parties for inflaming racial outrage
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/destiny-church-leader-brian-tamaki-calls-out-political-parties-for-inflaming-racial-outrage/Y75E5TN5PJFXFKYR7HLAYDJRVY/
Taranaki leaders fear maunga deal at risk: Leaders say they fear their deal with the Crown over Taranaki Maunga will not withstand the new government.
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/508473/taranaki-leaders-fear-maunga-deal-at-risk
Fuel tax end: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown won’t raise rates to fund transport projects’ shortfall
nzherald.co.nz/nz/fuel-tax-end-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-wont-raise-rates-to-fund-transport-projects-shortfall/MTCYKCSVLBECVNU7UIUH777TE4/
No bailing out water, says minister: Nationwide water metering and security over water assets are likely to be conditions of international financiers backing the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/no-bailing-out-water-says-minister/
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Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, Auckland Transport repeating mistakes - The Front Page
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-browns-frustration-fuel-tax-gone-auckland-transport-repeating-mistakes-the-front-page/GETDDSRPYFBCXC6XI5SXB6QPVM/
Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June: The Minister for Auckland, Simeon Brown, could lose all his staff for the portfolio ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/minister-for-auckland-job-in-doubt-thanks-to-funding-running-out-in-june/54D5Z4UOBNFYJNAIAUL2FMSEL4/
The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, explained: Everyone seems to be talking about the Treaty principles. But what are they exactly ...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/03-02-2024/the-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-explained
Un-banning oil and gas exploration may not fix energy supply gaps, minister told: Repealing the ban on oil and gas exploration may not succeed at extending the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508335/un-banning-oil-and-gas-exploration-may-not-fix-energy-supply-gaps-minister-told
Decision on bilingual road signs coming soon - transport minister: By RNZ Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising a decision soon on whether to make almost ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/decision-on-bilingual-road-signs-coming-soon-transport-minister/7HT5DJC2R5DVJMBHG7KIPNH75Q/
Government advisor in firing line for 'potential conflict of interest' as Rātana speaker
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/508068/government-advisor-in-firing-line-for-potential-conflict-of-interest-as-ratana-speaker
Government plans for Auckland harbour crossings: Transport Minister Simeon Brown on more car lanes, nothing for bikes
nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-plans-for-auckland-harbour-crossings-transport-minister-simeon-brown-on-more-car-lanes-nothing-for-bikes/3EDI2BOEBRHEXD4JGKKBL5QB3E/
What’s next for former Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta after decades of service?: With almost three decades in Parliament as a Labour MP , Nanaia Mahuta has seen and ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/whats-next-for-former-labour-mp-nanaia-mahuta-after-decades-of-service/552ENHW2RVEEHFPN62NQ2G453A/
Lobbying rules haven't changed, Speaker Gerry Brownlee says: Only two new visitor passes have been issued, Brownlee said, to party staff for the Green Party ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/12/lobbying-rules-havent-changed-speaker-gerry-brownlee-says/
Local government financial crisis: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he's firming up new ways to fund water services for cash-strapped councils – ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/02/minister-advised-to-act-urgently-on-local-councils-significant-financial-stress/
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