Tag: citizens_assembly
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Greenpeace Calls for Citizens Assembly to Reform New Zealand Electoral Finance
Greenpeace urges New Zealand political parties to back a citizens assembly for electoral finance reform. The call follows a five-fold surge in political donations, many from polluting industries, which the organization warns are threatening democracy and environmental safeguards.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentElectionEducation GreenpeaceElectoral financePolitical donationsCitizens assemblyEnvironmental protectionRussel Norman
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Greenpeace Urges Citizens Assembly for Electoral Finance Reform Amid Donation Surge
Greenpeace calls for a citizens assembly to reform New Zealand's electoral finance laws, citing a five-fold increase in political donations from polluting industries that it claims threaten democracy and environmental protections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyClimate ChangeSocial Issues GreenpeaceElectoral Finance ReformPolitical DonationsCitizens AssemblyEnvironmental ProtectionPolitics
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New Zealand's Electoral Finance Laws Under Scrutiny Amidst Rising Corporate Influence
A call for urgent electoral finance reform in New Zealand highlights concerns over corporate and wealthy individual donations influencing government decisions, citing examples like Fonterra's lobbying and fast-track project donations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeLegalElection Electoral Finance ReformPolitical DonationsCorporate LobbyingAotearoaGreenpeace AotearoaCorruptionCitizens AssemblyGreenpeace
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Napier's First Citizens’ Assembly to Focus on Aquatic Centre Future
Napier City Council commits to endorsing recommendations from its first Citizens’ Assembly, which will focus on the future of the Napier Aquatic Centre.
Politics and GovernmentLocal Politics NapierCitizens’ AssemblyNapier Aquatic CentreOnekawa PoolsKirsten WiseLocal GovernmentCommunity