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David Seymour on whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
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National first introduced piece of legislation it now seeks to repeal - Jackson
A Waitangi Tribunal inquiry report has warned government that a repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act could cause harm to children in care.
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Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
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West Coast council backs Fast Tracks Approvals Bill
The Fast Tracks Approvals Bill has been given a big tick by the West Coast Regional Council, saying it will lead to more jobs, and despite what others say, has environmental safeguards in it.
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
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Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty
The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum.
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Māori want assurances over Fast Track bill
Māori will be demanding assurances from the government that its Fast Track Approval Bill will not trample over Treaty settlements.
The legislation - which passed its first reading on Thursday - will… Audio
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Fast-track law will 'undermine environmental protections'
The legislation is being labelled an anti-environment approach that'lll make NZ a "banana republic" - but businesses groups, unsurprisingly, are all for it. Audio
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Gang patch ban 'risks increasing membership'
Officials and experts have given repeated warnings the government's ban could backfire.
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Urgent inquiry into government's te reo Māori policies approved
Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Settlement Trust chair Charlie Tawhiao said Ngai Te Rangi was looking forward to presenting its case.
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Week in Politics: Angry debate on 'the bill that kills'
Analysis - What we learnt as the government pushed two controversial bills through Parliament under urgency.
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Costello ignored Treaty breach warning
The minister in charge of tobacco regulation was warned repealing smokefree legislation would be seen as a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Alleged tobacco tax document leaker 'no longer working' at Ministry of Health
The Ministry claims it has identified a staff member who leaked information to the media.
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Waitangi Tribunal to hold inquiry on climate policy
The Waitangi Tribunal is to hold a "priority" kaupapa inquiry into government climate change policy.
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More overseas money for build-to-rent homes being mulled, leaked Cabinet paper shows
The coalition has already said it will take policy decisions to amend the Overseas Investment Act in its first 100 days.
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Oral Questions for Wednesday 14 February 2024
Audio 14 Feb 2024Questions to Ministers Hon JAMES SHAW to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What progress, if any, has been made on policy decisions for the proposed fast-track consenting reforms? TIM COSTLEY… Audio
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Opposition asking why Luxon lets Seymour undermine him
The Opposition is trying to wedge open cracks in the Coalition, questioning why the Prime Minister is allowing David Seymour to undermine him. It's just the latest episode in the ongoing back and… Audio
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Luxon queried about being 'undermined' by Seymour
The PM has brushed off questions about whether he has spoken to the ACT leader, who publicly said he did not believe what Luxon was saying.
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Waitangi tensions test politicians - and the media
In past years some media outlets were ambivalent about Waitangi Day - some even hostile at times. But new moves by the new government and a strong pushback from Māori gave it an extra edge this… Audio
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Government faces the music at Waitangi
This year's record-breaking Waitangi celebrations drew 80,000 people to the Treaty grounds over four days, half that on Waitangi Day alone.
With the dust settling on the event's biggest turnout in… Audio
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Seymour's bill still front and centre despite National's attempt at a reset
Analysis - The Treaty Principles Bill is still in the spotlight despite National trying to shift attention, Peter Wilson writes.
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'We will not be supporting that bill': Luxon on Treaty Principles
The prime minister has clearly ruled out his party supporting the Treaty Principles Bill beyond Select Committee.
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Second election would've been needed - Luxon
The Prime Minister says a second election would've been needed if he didn't agree to support ACT's Treaty Principles Bill to Select Committee. That's where National and New Zealand First's support… Audio
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ACT's Treaty Principles Bill info campaign aims to ward off 'false claims'
"Time and time again, the opposition have claimed we are trying to re-write, or even abolish, the Treaty. This is false," David Seymour says.
