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Unanimous vote on Pike recommendations
Legislation that would implement the recommendations of a Royal Commission into the Pike River mining disaster has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
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Mining exploration permits issued in Northland
The Government has issued five new permits for mineral exploration in Northland.
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Govt says mining report doesn't reflect what's happening in NZ
The Government says a new report which shows the global mining industry slowing down does not reflect the reality in New Zealand.
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Govt seeks better protection for migrant workers
The Government wants to redirect money used to police Easter trading hours into protecting migrant workers. Labour Minister Simon Bridges says there has been an increase in their exploitation. Audio
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Rise in electricity disconnections last year
New figures released by the Labour Party show an increase in the number of people whose power supply has been cut off because they didn't pay their electricity bill.
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Corporate manslaughter prosecutions difficult - minister
Labour Minister Simon Bridges says he is considering introducing corporate manslaughter legislation, but similar laws overseas have found problems with prosecutions. Audio
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Minister of Labour on new health and safety guidelines
Audio 21 May 2013Under the new guidelines, directors will be responsible for developing a company's health and safety policy, and holding managers to account for implementing it. Audio
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Labour doubts Govt can regulate continental shelf
The Labour Party continues to doubt whether the Government has the right to regulate shipping in waters above the continental shelf - even though it is adamant it does. Audio
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Simon Bridges rejects allegations mining legislation breaks law
Audio 20 May 2013We spoke earlier to The Energy and Resources Minister, Simon Bridges, he rejects claims his government's legislation breaches international law. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 20 May 2013
Audio 20 May 2013New report - Pacific people in NZ worst hit by global financial crisis, Airlines warn ticket prices will rise with increased levies, Labour accuses Govt of breaking international law, Simon Bridges… Audio
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Minister rejects health and safety accusation
The Minister of Labour is rejecting accusations that the Government's commitment to improving workplace health and safety is hollow.
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Hollow commitment seen in workplace safety
Labour says a lack of new funding in the Budget for workplace health and safety shows the Government's commitment to improving New Zealand's record in this area is hollow.
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Amended Crown minerals bill debated
A bill changing newly-enacted Crown minerals legislation has passed its second reading in Parliament.
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Extra $100m to insulate homes
The Government is to spend $100 million over three years on insulating more cold homes.
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Govt accused of stalling on health and safety
The Government is being accused of stalling in its response to a hard-hitting report into health and safety at work. Audio
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Large chunks of NZ offered for exploration
The Government is to offer up large sections of on and offshore New Zealand for oil and gas exploration. Audio
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Government plans to give increased rights to employers
Audio 26 Apr 2013The Government plans to give increased rights to employers in a move it says will make employment relationships fairer. But the Council of Trade Unions has denounced the Employment Relations Amendment… Audio
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Bill changing employment law introduced
The Government plans to give increased rights to employers in a move it says will make employment relationships fairer.
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Electricity market successful, says minister
Energy Minister Simon Bridges says the Labour and Green parties' plan to establish a single electricity buyer would be a remarkable move in what is a mature and competitive market. Audio
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Government says opposition power proposal incoherent
Audio 19 Apr 2013As you heard there Labour, the Greens don't think the electricity market is working and therefore government intervention is justified. Audio
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Labour Party is promising to slash household power bills
Audio 18 Apr 2013The Labour Party is promising to slash household power bills by up to 330 dollars a year if it gets into Government, under a radical restructuring of the electricity industry that National is calling… Audio
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Calls mount for Pike River prosecutions
Calls are growing for former Labour Department managers to be prosecuted over the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
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More from Simon Bridges and Sir William Birch
Audio 11 Apr 2013The Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, says individuals should not be held accountable for the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
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Opposition attacks mining protest proposals
MPs have had their first chance to debate a controversial proposal to crack down on anti-mining protests at sea.
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Opposition parties say oil industry lobbied for changes
Opposition parties say the Government has given in to lobbying from the oil companies with a late change to a bill introducing a harder line on anti-mining protests at sea. Audio