Tag: democracy
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New Zealand Government to End Iwi Representation on Councils
New Zealand's government announced plans to remove iwi representatives' voting rights from all councils, sparking strong condemnation from Te Pāti Māori. The party criticizes the move as undemocratic, harmful to Māori rights, and implemented without public consultation.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiAotearoaLocal GovernmentIwi RepresentationMāori RightsDemocracyMaoriElection
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ACT Secures Local Democracy Win, Pushes for Affordable School Uniforms
ACT New Zealand celebrates a win for local democracy, with the government adopting its bill to remove unelected votes from council committees. The party also proposes capping branded school uniform items and simplifying AML identity checks.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyBankingEducationSocial Issues ACT New ZealandLocal GovernmentSchool UniformsAnti-Money LaunderingChild WelfareDemocracyPoliticsElection
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ACT Leader David Seymour Warns of Parliamentary Disruption
David Seymour criticizes Te Pāti Māori's behavior in Parliament, calling it a threat to democracy. He urges supporters to donate to the ACT campaign to prevent a Labour-led coalition.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsNational PartyParliamentPolitical Parties David SeymourACT PartyTe Pāti MāoriPolitical CampaignDemocracyACT NZ