Tag: new_zealand_parliament
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New Zealand Passes Two Laws to Replace 35-Year-Old Environmental Legislation
New Zealand's Parliament passed the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill, repealing and replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 after 35 years as the main law governing natural and physical resources.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentLegalGeneral PoliticsState Governments Resource Management Act 1991Natural Environment BillPlanning BillNew Zealand Parliamentenvironmental lawroyal assentU.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Two Criminal Justice Bills Before Election
New Zealand's Parliament passed two criminal justice bills under urgency before adjourning for the November 7 general election, adding police move-on powers and a youth "boot camp" sentencing option.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalElectionSocial Issues New Zealand ParliamentCriminal JusticeSummary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment BillRoyal AssentYouth OffendersGeneral ElectionUrgency MotionU.S. Library of Congress
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Shared Redress Bill Between Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Passes First Reading
Legislation implementing shared redress agreed between Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri has passed its first reading in Parliament, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MorioriNgāti Mutunga o WharekauriPaul GoldsmithTreaty settlementsChatham IslandsTe Whanga LagoonNew Zealand ParliamentNew Zealand Government
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Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Settlement Bill Introduced in Parliament
After more than a decade of negotiations, the Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Claims Settlement Bill has had its first reading, including a Crown apology and $18 million in redress.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Ngāti Mutunga o WharekauriTreaty of Waitangi settlementPaul GoldsmithWharekauriMorioriNew Zealand ParliamentCrown apologyNew Zealand Government
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RMA era ends as new planning system passes Parliament
New Zealand's Resource Management Act is replaced after 35 years as the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill pass their third reading, promising faster consents and major economic gains.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalReal EstateClimate Change Resource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA reformNew Zealand ParliamentPlanning BillNatural Environment BillNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Introduces Bill to Disestablish Broadcasting Standards Authority
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says the BSA regime was designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing, with the Media Council expected to become the primary journalism regulator.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingLegal Broadcasting Standards AuthorityPaul GoldsmithNew Zealand Media CouncilNew Zealand ParliamentMedia regulationSelf-regulationMedia and CommunicationsNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Police Gain Move-On Order Powers as Legislation Passes Final Reading
New Zealand Parliament passes legislation allowing police to issue move-on orders to people displaying disorderly behaviour in public places, with prosecution only for those who refuse.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesCongress Move-on ordersPaul GoldsmithNew Zealand PoliceNew Zealand ParliamentDisorderly behaviourHomelessnessLaw and orderNew Zealand Government
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Select Committee Report Exposes Years of FENZ Failures, Says National MP Tim Costley
National MP Tim Costley says a Select Committee report lays bare years of FENZ failures, including 30 trucks bought in 2019 that remain unused seven years later.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressState GovernmentsTransportation Fire and Emergency New ZealandTim CostleyGovernance and Administration Select CommitteeNew Zealand National Partyfire trucksprocurementNew Zealand ParliamentNZ National PartyElection
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New Zealand Parliament Passes India FTA in 93-29 Vote
New Zealand's Parliament has passed India Free Trade Agreement legislation 93-29, with Trade Minister Todd McClay saying 57 per cent of exports to India become duty-free from day one.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeEconomyFederal GovernmentIndia India Free Trade AgreementTodd McClayNew Zealand ParliamentKiwifruit industryTariffsNarendra ModiChristopher LuxonNew Zealand Government
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Te Pāti Māori Accuses Government of Final Attack on Te Tiriti
Te Pāti Māori opposes three Treaty-related Bills it says weaken Te Tiriti protections, calling instead for entrenchment and an independent Te Tiriti Commission ahead of the election.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesLegalSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerTe Tiriti Entrenchment PolicyNew Zealand ParliamentTe Wiki o te Reo MāoriMaori
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NZ Parliament Grills Ministers on Cost of Living, Economy, and Climate Progress
New Zealand ministers addressed Parliament on July 23, 2026, debating the cost of living, economic growth, climate targets, and housing affordability, alongside education and social welfare reforms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationEnvironmentSocial Issues New Zealand ParliamentCost of LivingEconomic PolicyClimate ChangeHousing MarketEducation ReformSocial Welfare
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passes, Modernizing Aviation Laws
The Civil Aviation Bill has passed its third reading in New Zealand Parliament, ushering in a new era for aviation law with a 24-month transition period before full implementation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMedia Civil Aviation AuthorityCivil Aviation BillAviation SafetyNew Zealand ParliamentAviation SecurityDangerous GoodsADS-BCivil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
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Media Monitor: Fatal Crash Closes Section of State Highway 6
Radio New Zealand reports that a section of State Highway 6 is closed after a fatal crash in Marlborough. Separately, RNZ said Parliament discussed online harm.
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthWeatherGeneral PoliticsTransportation State Highway 6MarlboroughOkaramioTraffic accidentOnline HarmNew Zealand ParliamentPublic SafetyRNZ News
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ACT Party Condemns Parliamentary Conduct and Announces WorkSafe Overhaul
ACT criticizes Te Pāti Māori's parliamentary conduct, contrasting it with civil debate at Oxford Union. Announces WorkSafe overhaul, including a 'Road Cone Tipline' and funding restructure, promising real reform.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsParliamentLaw Enforcement ACT PartyTe Pāti MāoriNew Zealand ParliamentWorkSafeDavid SeymourBrooke van VeldenPolitical ReformACT Party NZ
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New Zealand MPs Face Suspension for Intimidating Conduct During Treaty Debate
Three New Zealand MPs face suspension and censure for actions deemed intimidating during a vote on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Privileges Committee recommends penalties.
Politics and GovernmentLegal New Zealand ParliamentJudith CollinsHana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeDebbie Ngarewa-PackerRawiri WaititiPrivileges CommitteeCensure