Tag: parliament
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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…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Wellington
The Flame of Hope will be carried by Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes this Saturday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Wellington District Police. The event supports the upcoming Special Olympic Games. The run will begin…
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ACT Leader David Seymour Warns of Parliamentary Disruption
ACT Leader David Seymour has criticized the recent behavior in Parliament, suggesting it foreshadows a troubling future for New Zealand's democracy. In a message, Seymour expressed concern over the disruption caused by Te Pāti Māori, which led to a shutdown…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Adoption Bill, Weather, Alzheimers
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. It said the bill was revealed at the last minute and completed within a day due to urgency and unanimous support. RNZ also reports a MetService…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Deadlocked Parliament in Latest Poll
RNZ is reporting that the latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament. It said that while the Labour Party is narrowly ahead of the National Party, neither bloc has enough support to govern on its own. RNZ…
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Media Monitor: Whale Gathering Point Found, Parliamentary Debate, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting that researchers have located a secret gathering point for southern right whales in the Southern Ocean. Separately, RNZ reports that mendacity is becoming more common in parliamentary debate. In other news, RNZ reports on Northland…
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Media Monitor: RNZ on Parliament Sprinkler Risk, Cold Case
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Treasury report indicates Parliament's sprinklers are at risk of failing due to old, leaky pipework. Parliamentary Service acknowledged the risk but assured that the building's fire protection remains fully operational and compliant. In…
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New Zealand Enacts COVID-19 Public Health Response Act
New Zealand enacted the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 on May 13, establishing a legal framework for managing COVID-19 restrictions. This act, which was enacted in time for the country’s move to Alert Level 2, allows the government to…
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Whanganui River Claims Settlement Bill
The New Zealand Parliament passed the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Claims Settlement Bill on March 14, settling historical claims of the Whanganui Iwi tribes related to the Whanganui River. Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Christopher Finlayson, said the…
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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…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that broadcaster Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials. RNZ said Gray never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.…
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Inquiry into Social Media Harm Welcomed by ACT, Caution Urged on Blanket Ban
ACT MP Dr. Parmjeet Parmar has welcomed Parliament's decision to authorize a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people. Dr. Parmar, who sits on Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee, proposed the inquiry. She believes it…
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Vote on Privileges Committee Report Deferred Until After Budget
The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been deferred until after the Budget, according to Leader of the House Chris Bishop. However, Bishop affirmed that the recommended punishments would remain unchanged. The report concerns actions that, according to Bishop,…
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New Zealand Parliament Gears Up for Budget Debate and Policy Showdowns
New Zealand's Parliament is set for a busy week, with debates on the Privilege Committee’s report into Te Pāti Māori and the Regulatory Standards Bill. The Coalition Government will also present its second Budget, focusing on reduced spending to stimulate…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Health Risk Warning Redaction, Vulgar Term Used in Parliament
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's health minister has been warned of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals. RNZ said that Health Minister Simeon Brown's office withheld most of the information from the public. According to RNZ, two…
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Māori Party MPs Decline Hearing, Cite Unfairness
Te Pāti Māori MPs Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke have declined to attend a privileges hearing regarding their haka protest in Parliament, submitting a written statement instead. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday morning, concerns their involvement in a…
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