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ACT's Nicole McKee Slams Te Pāti Māori and Greens Over Mongrel Mob Campaign Visit
ACT Deputy Leader Nicole McKee criticises Te Pāti Māori and the Greens for campaigning at a Mongrel Mob pad, saying her party's law and order policies are directly against criminals' interests.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues ACT New ZealandNicole McKeeTe Pāti MāoriGreen PartyMongrel MobThree StrikesNew Zealand election
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New Zealand Allocates $14.6 Million in Seized Criminal Funds to Nine Crime Prevention Initiatives
Proceeds of Crime Fund awards $14.587 million to nine initiatives targeting youth offending, family violence, bail accommodation and border drug detection, after 43 proposals sought more than $160 million.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Nicole McKeeProceeds of Crime FundMinistry of Justiceviolent crimeCustomsyouth offendingNew Zealand Government
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Seized Crime Money to Shelter Pets of Family Violence Victims
New Zealand's Proceeds of Crime Fund gives Pet Refuge NZ $2 million over three years so victims of family violence can escape dangerous homes without leaving pets behind.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalGeneral Politics Nicole McKeePet Refuge New Zealand Charitable TrustProceeds of Crime Fundfamily violenceWomen's RefugeCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) ActNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand's Biggest Firearms Law Reset in 40 Years Takes Effect
New Zealand's Arms Act 2026 and Arms Regulations 2026 come into force, creating an independent firearms regulator separate from Police and disqualifying gang members from holding licences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Nicole McKeeArms Act 2026Firearms Safety and Education New ZealandNew Zealand firearms lawArms Regulations 2026Firearms Licensing Review CommitteeGun controlNew Zealand Government
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ACT Launches 'Make Farming Fun Again' Campaign with Six Pledges
ACT Agriculture spokesperson Andrew Hoggard launches campaign to cut farm red tape, pledging to scrap Te Mana o te Wai and keep agriculture out of the ETS.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesAgricultureEnvironmentElectionEconomy ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardMake Farming Fun AgainNicole McKeeNew Zealand farmingTe Mana o te Wai
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New Zealand Government Moves to Cut Alcohol Licensing Red Tape
Regulation Minister David Seymour and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announce changes to alcohol licensing after a Hospitality Sector Review found costs and delays are hurting Kiwi businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessRegulationEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Alcohol LicensingHospitality Sector ReviewDavid SeymourNicole McKeeMinistry for RegulationNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Amends Arms Bill, Responding to Firearm Owners' Concerns
New Zealand's Arms Bill is undergoing significant revisions, incorporating feedback from licensed firearm owners. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced changes to make laws more practical, effective, and independent, with most provisions commencing September 23, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Arms BillNicole McKeefirearmslegislationJustice Select CommitteeGovernmentNew Zealand Government
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ACT New Zealand Launches 2026 Campaign with New Deputy Leader and Major Policy Push
ACT New Zealand kicked off its 2026 campaign, appointing Nicole McKee as Deputy Leader and unveiling policies on welfare reform, smaller government, and empowering security guards, alongside recent deregulation efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionLegalEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandNicole McKeeDavid SeymourWelfare ReformGovernment EfficiencySecurity GuardsDeregulationPolitics
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New Zealand Consolidates AML/CFT Regulation Under Single Authority
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs becomes the sole AML/CFT regulator, overseeing 6,100 entities from July 1, 2026. This aims to streamline compliance, combat organized crime, and protect global financial markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegal Department of Internal AffairsAML/CFTRegulationNicole McKeeFinancial CrimeNational StrategyNew Zealand Government
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Budget 2026 Funds New Firearms Regulator, Averting Fee Hikes and Boosting Public Safety
Budget 2026 commits $44.9 million to New Zealand's new firearms system, establishing an independent regulator and preventing massive fee hikes for licensed owners. This investment aims to improve public safety and trust by modernizing regulation and separating it from Police.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalEconomyEducation New Zealand GovernmentBudget 2026Firearms Safety and Education New ZealandArms ActNicole McKeeFirearms RegulationPublic Safety
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Budget 2026 Delivers $100 Million for New Rotorua Courts
Budget 2026 allocates $100 million for new Rotorua court facilities, addressing long-standing issues like leaks and security risks. The investment will build two courthouses, increasing capacity and ensuring safer, more timely justice outcomes for the community by mid-2030.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal RotoruaCourtsJustice SystemBudget 2026InfrastructureNicole McKeeNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Introduces Legislation to Permanently Close Overseas Adoption Loopholes
The New Zealand Government has introduced the Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill to permanently close loopholes that allowed international adoptees to enter unsafe homes. The new laws establish strict citizenship and immigration pathways to ensure child safety and prevent exploitation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia Law, Government and PoliticsFamily and RelationshipsImmigrationNicole McKeeOverseas Adoptions Legislation BillChild SafetyNew Zealand Government
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Lawmaking, Medicines, and Firearms
ACT celebrates passing the Regulatory Standards Bill for lawmaking transparency, the Medicines Amendment Bill for faster drug access, and a firearms law overhaul targeting criminals, while streamlining processes for responsible firearm owners.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLegal ACT PartyRegulatory Standards BillMedicines Amendment BillArms ActNicole McKeeDavidPharmac
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
ACT Party outlines progress in healthcare, employment, justice, and education, emphasizing practical reforms and efficient services. Key initiatives include new medicine funding, Holidays Act changes, and court backlog reduction.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLegalEducationEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState Governments ACT PartyHolidays ActPharmacNicole McKeeHealthcareJustice SystemACT Party NZ
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Youth Crime Plummets, Forestry Conversions Limited, and Overseas Adoptions Addressed
ACT reports significant progress in reducing youth crime, passing legislation to limit forestry conversions, and suspending unsafe overseas adoptions, alongside efforts to reform Auckland University's Treaty course.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLaw Enforcement Youth CrimeForestry ConversionsOverseas AdoptionsUniversity of AucklandKaren ChhourNicole McKeeDr Parmjeet Parmar
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ACT Party Pushes for Reforms Across Multiple Sectors in New Zealand
ACT is actively working on reforms in New Zealand, addressing alcohol laws, end-of-life choices, supporting farmers, and increasing competition in the grocery sector, while advocating for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesLegal ACT PartyNicole McKeeTodd StephensonMark CameronDavid SeymourGovernment RegulationsACT Party NZ
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ACT Calls Out Media, Defends Teacher Pay Stance, and Criticizes Council Actions
ACT criticizes media bias, defends teacher pay limits, and challenges council decisions on coastal access and international policy, advocating for local focus and unfiltered communication.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia Bias ACTMedia GatekeepersTeacher PaySouth Wairarapa District CouncilWellington City CouncilKaren ChhourNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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ACT Criticizes Red Tape After Christchurch Housing Project Cancelled
ACT criticizes red tape for hindering progress, citing a cancelled housing development in Christchurch. The party advocates for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and reduce burdens on businesses and families.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsLawSocial Issues ACTChristchurchhousing developmentred tapeRegulatory Standards BillCOVID-19 Royal CommissionNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on new shoplifting fines in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand reports that shoplifters in New Zealand may soon face on-the-spot fines up to $1,000 as part of a government crackdown.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalBusinessHealthWorldSportWhite HouseFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyMedical ScienceMiddle East Radio New ZealandshopliftingPaul GoldsmithNicole McKeecrimegovernmentRNZ News
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New Zealand Courts to Receive $246 Million Boost to Reduce Case Backlogs
New Zealand's court system will receive $246 million in additional funding over four years to reduce case backlogs and improve court efficiency, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee.
Politics and GovernmentLegalBudget Budget 2025Paul GoldsmithNicole McKeecourt fundinglegal aidcourts
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New Zealand Courts to Digitize Caseflow Management
The New Zealand government is set to digitize court caseflow management, starting with the Family Court in July 2026. The move aims to modernize court processes and improve efficiency.
Paul GoldsmithNicole McKeeFamily CourtHigh CourtDistrict CourtGovernment