Tag: political_reform
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Government Moves to End Voting Rights for Non-Elected Council Committee Members
The New Zealand Government plans to amend the Local Government Act, removing voting rights for non-elected committee members, including Māori representatives, on councils like Wellington City Council, sparking debate over local governance and partnership.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesElection Local Government ActWellington City CouncilMāori RepresentationVoting RightsIwiPolitical ReformNew Zealand Politics
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ACT Celebrates Wins, Pushes for Accountability and Practical Reforms
ACT celebrates rally success, website launch, and pushes for reforms in local councils, education, supermarket competition, and online gambling regulation, aiming for a stronger, safer New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedia Bias ACT PartyLocal CouncilsSupermarketsOnline GamblingPolitical ReformACT Party NZ
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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