Tag: legislation
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New Zealand Parliament Approves Fuel Price Relief for Low-Income Working Parents
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Taxation (Annual Rates 2025-26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill. An amendment approved by lawmakers will boost an existing tax credit by NZ$50 (approximately US$29) per week. This increase is specifically for working…
Politics and GovernmentEconomyState Governments ParliamentTax CreditWorking ParentsFuel PricesLegislationEconomic ReliefU.S. Library of Congress
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FMA Grants 'No Action' Relief on Climate Reporting
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko will provide interim relief to entities affected by recently announced climate reporting changes. These entities will no longer be expected to lodge climate statements ahead of legislative changes. The FMA…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentFinancial MarketsClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentLegal Financial Markets AuthorityFMAClimate Reporting EntitiesCREsLiam MasonLegislationNZ Financial Markets Authority
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New Zealand Parliament Disallows Tikanga Māori Integration in Core Law Subjects
New Zealand's Parliament has voted to disallow a provision in the Professional Examinations in Law Regulations that mandated the teaching of tikanga Māori (Māori law and philosophy) as part of every core law subject. The vote, which occurred on May…
Politics and GovernmentEducationLawNational PartyLabour PartyLegalState Governments ParliamentTikanga MāoriRegulations Review CommitteeCouncil of Legal EducationLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Farmers Welcome Restrictions on Carbon Forestry
Federated Farmers' ‘Save our Sheep’ campaign has seen progress with the Government introducing legislation to curb carbon forestry on productive farmland. Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams said the legislation is a positive step but "long overdue." He…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryToby WilliamsEmissions Trading SchemeSave our SheepLegislation
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New Zealand Amends Wildlife Act to Clarify Incidental Harm Authorizations
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill, clarifying the government’s authority to permit incidental harm to wildlife from lawful activities. Signed into law on May 12, the bill amends the Wildlife Act 1953, the primary legislation…
Politics and GovernmentLawEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Wildlife Act 1953Environmental Law InitiativeTama PotakalegislationHigh Court decisionDepartment of ConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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New Bill Aims to Restrict Social Media Access for Under 16s in New Zealand
National MP Catherine Wedd has introduced the Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill, aiming to protect young people from the risks associated with social media. The bill focuses on restricting access for those under 16. Wedd stated, "Social media is an…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesEducationAustralasiaComputers and InternetLaw Enforcement Catherine WeddSocial Media Age-Appropriate Users BillSocial mediaOnline Safety AmendmentlegislationParenting