Government launches review into Waitangi Tribunal’s role and reach
“This will ensure the Tribunal continues to effectively meet the intent of the legislation.”
News
IAN WISHART: Science Minister Reti, NIWA needs an intervention
Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.
Government scraps 33 pay equity claims, calling time on unsustainable regime
"We also have a duty to ensure government spending is sustainable."
Three wins for the government: Hosking backs Willis, Seymour and school reform
“Financial literacy will materially improve our kids’ future. Willis and her austerity will materially improve our economy.”
School boards wield unchecked power, warns abuse survivor
"...school boards largely operate as judge, jury, and executioner..."
Political flip-flopping puts long-term investment at risk – Partridge
“Even ministers now recognise that policy unpredictability has become a genuine investment risk.”
12,000 sign on to urgent Treaty claim over Seymour’s regulatory bill
“Just another publicity stunt..."
Dr Muriel Newman warns National may be betraying its He Puapua pledge
The coalition campaigned to “stop all work on He Puapua.”
Critical child abuse cases surge, Oranga Tamariki under pressure
Up nearly 40 percent in the last half of 2024.
Seymour’s truancy push met with scepticism from mayors
“It’s not a core role or focus of the council.”
Joyce enters NZME board race as Grenon campaign forces major shake-up
Joyce is nominated to replace Barbara Chapman.
Mitchell considers scrapping short sentences to reduce reoffending
"The evidence shows that longer prison sentences gives you more time to be able to deliver programmes and to invest in people..."
Ngāpuhi calls for Ōpōtiki-style meth crackdown in Kaikohe
“Our hard, staunch kind of hate for the police is not the future."
Benjamin Doyle refuses to back down amid scandal and scrutiny
"The Rainbow community co-opted terms that might not be understood by those outside the minority community, oftentimes with irreverence and absurdity."