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Holidays Act overhaul runs into fresh delays
2 Sep 2024The existing legislation is so unworkable that hundreds of thousands of employees have gone underpaid by billions of dollars.
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'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
1 Sep 2024Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
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The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
30 Aug 2024Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
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Luxon visits Tongan communities to showcase investments
30 Aug 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spent time with communities in Tonga after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up.
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Iwi demand PM recognises Māori did not cede sovereignty
28 Aug 2024Christopher Luxon told Parliament last week Māori ceded sovereignty when signing the Treaty of Waitangi, and doubled-down on that today.
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Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
1 Sep 2024The House - Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
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Deadline extended for Stats NZ's investigation into misuse of census data claims
30 Aug 2024Stats NZ's investigation into whether census data was misused during the election campaign has been extended, with no new deadline.
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What we know from the Pacific Islands Forum
30 Aug 2024The Pacific Islands Forum has emphasised solidarity in the face of the many challenges confronting the region, with climate change affecting nearly every area of discussion.
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'A state of serious grieving' - Politicians across the spectrum on Kiingi Tuheitia's death
30 Aug 2024Tributes have been paid by political leaders following the death of the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69.
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Hundreds could be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housing
30 Aug 2024The government doesn't know where they've gone - but an advocate says it's likely nowhere good.
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Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
30 Aug 2024Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
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Political editors panel: Kiingi Tuheitia, Shane Jones and Darleen Tana
30 Aug 2024Jo Moir and Jenna Lynch talk through the political week, which ended on the sombre note of the Māori King's death. Audio
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Fears over DOC budget cuts after river turns orange
30 Aug 2024The department responsible for managing contaminated sites on public land has had $8m slashed from its budget over the next four years.
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Cautious optimism over expansion of road user charges
30 Aug 2024Paying charges on kilometres driven, rather than amount of fuel bought, could put those with less efficient cars on a fairer footing, advocate says.
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Government cost-cutting drive sees NZTA road safety team scrapped
30 Aug 2024Twenty positions will go, to be replaced by a safety director but no specialised staff.
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Four mines included in draft version of Fast-track bill
29 Aug 2024Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly: "New Zealanders deserve to know."
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Te Pāti Māori 'more aware and respectful' of Parliament's relationship with courts
29 Aug 2024It comes as the Privileges Committee endorsed former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe's response to co-leader Rawiri Waititi appearing to breach a suppression order in the House last year.
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DIA to cull two branches as part of cost-cutting measures
29 Aug 2024The branches will be led by five deputy secretaries, and changes would also be made to the function of each.
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Watch live: Luxon speaks from Tonga after death of the Kiingi Tuheitia
30 Aug 2024The Prime Minister, currently at Pacific Islands Forum, is set to speak to reporters.
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Police drop investigation into National MP
29 Aug 2024David MacLeod failed to disclose more than $178,000 in donations.
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New Zealand First member's bill seeks to disband Auckland Transport
29 Aug 2024New Zealand First wants to kill Auckland's transportation authority and allow council to create a new organisation.
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Minister Shane Jones to get another talking to over judiciary commentary
29 Aug 2024Shane Jones says his comments about a judge being a communist were taken out of context, but judicial decisions are "beginning to show elements of totalitarianism".
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Winstone, Mercury at loggerheads over mill closures
Ministers have been meeting major energy users to discuss how the government could help businesses struggling due to high wholesale power prices. Audio
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Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
29 Aug 2024Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
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