Tag: parliament
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Government Rushes Disability Bill, Green Party Alleges Lack of Consultation
The Green Party criticizes the Government for fast-tracking the Strengthening Disability Support Services Bill through Parliament, alleging disabled people were "blindsided" by the lack of consultation and calling for a more accessible legislative process.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalEducation Green PartyDisability Support Services BillKahurangi CarterParliamentDisability RightsLegislationAotearoaElection
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New Zealand Parliament Advances Move-On Order Legislation
New Zealand's Parliament has passed the first reading of legislation empowering police to issue move-on orders for disorderly public behavior. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the move aims to reclaim city centers and enhance public safety.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government ParliamentJustice Minister Paul GoldsmithMove-on ordersPublic safetyDisorderly behaviorNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Parliament Approves Fuel Price Relief for Low-Income Working Parents
New Zealand lawmakers passed a bill increasing a tax credit by NZ$50 weekly for low-income working parents, offering temporary relief amid rising fuel costs.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyState Governments ParliamentTax CreditWorking ParentsFuel PricesLegislationEconomic ReliefU.S. Library of Congress
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Wellington
Wellington District Police are supporting Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope through Lower Hutt and Wellington, culminating at Parliament.
SportPolitics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Special OlympicsWellingtonLaw Enforcement Torch RunLower HuttParliamentInspector Rupert FriendWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand Police
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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
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Adoption Bill, Weather, Alzheimers
Radio New Zealand reports Parliament passed an adoption bill, a red level strong wind warning is in place for Canterbury, and New Zealand is unprepared for a doubling of Alzheimers patients.
SportWeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral WeatherGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMedical Science Adoption BillParliamentMetServiceCanterburyAlzheimer'sDementiaRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Deadlocked Parliament in Latest Poll
RNZ reports that a recent political poll indicates a deadlocked Parliament in New Zealand, with neither major bloc able to govern alone and Te Pāti Māori potentially holding the balance of power.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldWeatherAustralasiaEconomyGeneral PoliticsFinancial MarketsTradeSevere Weather RNZParliamentPolitical PollInternational AdoptionsMurderPalestineRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Whale Gathering Point Found, Parliamentary Debate, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting on a whale gathering point, parliamentary debate, a fisherman's survival story, relationship advice, and the NZ Warriors' victory.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessSportWeatherArgentinaEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsParliamentEconomyFinancial Markets Southern OceanWhalesDebateCliff BarnesNRLWarriorsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ on Parliament Sprinkler Risk, Cold Case
Radio New Zealand reports on a Treasury report that indicates Parliament's sprinklers are at risk of failing and police are re-examining the 1980 death of a 6-year-old.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessSportWeatherLaw EnforcementAgricultureGeneral PoliticsLegal ParliamentSprinklersTreasury ReportDNAAlicia O'ReillyProtestsRugby ChampionshipRNZ News
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New Zealand Enacts COVID-19 Public Health Response Act
New Zealand's COVID-19 Public Health Response Act, enacted May 13, establishes legal framework for managing restrictions, allowing enforcement of rules on businesses, gatherings, and movement under a four-level alert system.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement COVID-19Public Health Response ActAlert LevelParliamentHealth Act 1956Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002U.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Whanganui River Claims Settlement Bill
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Claims Settlement Bill, resolving a long-standing dispute with the Whanganui Iwi tribes and granting the river legal personhood.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalAustralasiaSocial IssuesState Governments ParliamentWhanganui RiverChristopher FinlaysonMāoriTreaty of WaitangiLand RightsU.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Parliament Disallows Tikanga Māori Integration in Core Law Subjects
New Zealand's Parliament voted to disallow a provision mandating the teaching of tikanga Māori in all core law subjects. The motion, supported by government parties, faced opposition, sparking debate over regulatory power and policy.
Politics and GovernmentEducationLawNational PartyLabour PartyLegalState Governments ParliamentTikanga MāoriRegulations Review CommitteeCouncil of Legal EducationLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand reports Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials, gas reserve projections may be reached sooner, and Kai Kara-France will fight for the UFC flyweight title on June 29.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportWeatherMedical ScienceEnergyParliamentNational Party
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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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Inquiry into Social Media Harm Welcomed by ACT, Caution Urged on Blanket Ban
ACT welcomes inquiry into social media harms on youth, proposed by Dr. Parmjeet Parmar. Concerns raised about blanket ban for under 16s, citing workability and potential unintended consequences.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaEducationAustralasiaComputers and Internet ACTParmjeet ParmarParliamentSelect Committee inquirysocial mediayouth
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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. Chris Bishop affirms punishments remain unchanged, criticizes actions as disrespectful to Parliament and taxpayers.
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending
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New Zealand Parliament Gears Up for Budget Debate and Policy Showdowns
Parliament to debate Te Pāti Māori's conduct and the Regulatory Standards Bill. The Coalition Govt's budget aims to curb spending. ACT criticizes the Green Party's economic policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral Politics ParliamentBudgetACT PartyGreen PartyTe Pāti MāoriCoalition Government
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Health Risk Warning Redaction, Vulgar Term Used in Parliament
RNZ reports that the health minister's office redacted a memo warning of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries. Also, a minister used a vulgar term in Parliament.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementSportWorldWhite HouseMedical ScienceLegalEmployment and Labor RNZHealth Minister Simeon BrownBrooke van VeldenParliamentHealth New ZealandSurgeryRNZ News
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Māori Party MPs Decline Hearing, Cite Unfairness
Te Pāti Māori MPs decline privileges hearing over haka protest, citing lack of procedural fairness and disregard for tikanga. Luxon to attend Pope's funeral. Concerns raised over roofing platform.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomy Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerHana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeTreaty Principles BillParliamentPolitical Protest