Tag: te_p_ti_m_ori
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Te Pāti Māori Demands Full Disclosure on Taranaki LNG Project
Te Pāti Māori urges the government to release all redacted advice on the Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract. This follows revelations officials suppressed modeling showing low need for imports, prompting calls for transparency and genuine consultation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyLegalSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTaranaki LNG terminalGovernment redactionEnergy policyRenewable energyDebbie Ngarewa-PackerMaoriElection
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Pharmac Extends Consultation on Diabetes Medicine Access Changes, Proposing Wider Access and Removal of Ethnicity-Based Criteria
Pharmac has extended its consultation until June 11, 2026, on proposed changes to type 2 diabetes medicine access. The plan aims to widen access by lowering cardiovascular risk criteria but removes specific provisions for Māori and Pacific people.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal PharmacType 2 DiabetesEmpagliflozinLiraglutideDulaglutideHealth PolicyConsultationTe Pāti MāoriMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Slams Government's LNG Plan, Proposes Renewable Energy Future
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's billion-dollar LNG import plan, calling it energy dependency. Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer advocates for investing in New Zealand's renewable resources and community-led energy solutions instead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnergyEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriDebbie Ngarewa-PackerLiquefied Natural GasEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergyGeothermalMaoriElection
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New Zealand Government to End Iwi Representation on Councils
New Zealand's government announced plans to remove iwi representatives' voting rights from all councils, sparking strong condemnation from Te Pāti Māori. The party criticizes the move as undemocratic, harmful to Māori rights, and implemented without public consultation.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiAotearoaLocal GovernmentIwi RepresentationMāori RightsDemocracyMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Condemns Government's "Constitutional Vandalism" Over Te Tiriti Changes
Te Pāti Māori denounces Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's plan to weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references in 19 laws, calling it "constitutional vandalism." The party vows to entrench Te Tiriti amidst government efforts to dismantle its provisions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsLegalEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiPaul GoldsmithLegislationConstitutional LawGovernmentMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Responds to New Te Tai Tokerau Party Formation
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges the new Te Tai Tokerau Party and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's 2026 election bid. The party confirms it will contest all seven Māori electorates, focusing on removing the current government and advancing Māori aspirations.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tokerau PartyMariameno Kapa-Kingi2026 General ElectionMāori electoratesAotearoaPolitical Parties
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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: NZ pharmacy owners seek government action after baby's death
RNZ reports pharmacy owners are calling for government action after a baby's death, and Te Pāti Māori has filed High Court proceedings over electoral roll concerns.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementLegal PharmacyGovernmentTe Pāti MāoriElectoral rollDrunk drivingTsunami alertRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police internet access, Māori candidate
RNZ reports a review found weaknesses in police internet access controls. Also, Oriini Kaipara is running for Te Pāti Māori, and hearings began for the Regulatory Standards Bill.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportAustralia RNZpoliceinternet accessOriini KaiparaTe Pāti MāoriRegulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand businesses warned of tax crackdown
1 News is reporting that businesses in New Zealand are being urged to review their financial records as the tax department increases its focus on compliance. Also, former TV news presenter Oriini Kaipara has launched a bid to enter Parliament.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborOther PartiesLaw EnforcementSocial Issues tax departmentcomplianceInland RevenueOriini KaiparaTe Pāti MāoriTāmaki MakaurauOne News NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Death of Māori MP, Drug Bust, Museum Closure
RNZ reports the death of Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, a $24 million drug bust at Auckland Airport, potential museum closures until 2029, and condemnation of referee abuse in rugby.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland AirportDrug BustAuckland War Memorial MuseumNew Zealand RugbyReferee AbuseRNZ News
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Media Monitor: 1News reports on death of Māori MP, drug smuggling arrests
1News reports the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, drug smuggling arrests at Auckland Airport, WWII mine disarming and NATO Secretary General comments.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWeatherGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLegalTransportationEnvironmentPhotography Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland Airportdrug smugglingNATOMark RutteDonald TrumpOne News 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
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Media Monitor: Māori MPs Suspended, Cook Strait Ferries Cancelled
RNZ reports Māori MPs suspended after haka protest, Cook Strait ferries canceled due to high swells, SkyCity sues Fletcher over convention center delays, and Trump and Musk feud escalates.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyClimate ChangeLegal Te Pāti MāoriHakaCook StraitSkyCityFletcher ConstructionTrumpElon MuskRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Demands Answers After Staffer Resigns
RNZ reports NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is seeking answers regarding vetting processes after his deputy chief press secretary resigned following misconduct allegations.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSocial IssuesSportUnited StatesIndiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Christopher LuxonMichael ForbesWellingtonLoafers Lodge fireTe Pāti MāorimanslaughterRNZ News
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David Seymour Calls for Support for Regulatory Standards Bill
David Seymour is urging public support for the Regulatory Standards Bill, aimed at cutting red tape and improving law-making, amid opposition claims it undermines the Treaty of Waitangi.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw David SeymourACTRegulatory Standards Billred tapeTe Pāti MāoriTreaty of Waitangilaw-making
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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 New Zealand Has Highest Child Suicide Rate Among Wealthy Nations
RNZ is reporting that a UNICEF study shows New Zealand has the highest child suicide rate among wealthy countries. The report ranked New Zealand 32nd out of 36 countries for overall child wellbeing.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportMental HealthSocial IssuesEconomyLaw Enforcement RNZUNICEFsuicideJevon McSkimmingTe Pāti MāoriHawke's BayRNZ 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