"For people to decide they’re not going to participate in that process, then they put themselves very firmly in contempt of Parliament.”
"An adjustment within the rules."
Most regions are tracking behind 2022 levels.
Edwards’ Democracy Project and Victoria University’s Political Integrity Index NZ, both funded by nearly one million dollars from the Christchurch-based Gama Foundation.
“For some parents, the threat of prosecution will be enough to make them take attendance seriously. For others, it will take actual prosecution.”
Local councils across New Zealand have been raising rates at levels far above both inflation and the Reserve Bank’s target, creating a “council culture” of overspending and poor accountability.
“You’re the one who is constantly saying about the real-world damage that words can do..."
“I shared the street that we were on to come and join us for a peaceful protest.”
The programme is run alongside Oranga Tamariki, police, and the Ministry of Justice to keep young people out of the justice system.
“If the public comes to realise just how determined the university is to normalise radical interpretations of the Treaty..."
“...really misrepresents our intentions...”
“Strengthen financial policy-making at the RBNZ, with greater focus and expertise."
"We have zero tolerance for dishonesty..."
