Petition
Festival to mark 50th anniversary of Maori language petition
Next month marks the 50th Anniversary of the presentation to Parliament of the Maori Language petition that called for the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori. Mere Boynton is the Director of Nga Toi Maori… Audio
Never too old to be an activist!
An 83 year old has launched a petition to put pressure on the government over climate change. Bernard Schofield wants a fortnightly press conference for the government to update progress reducing CO2… Audio
Safety fears over delay to lowering speed limit
Ashburton's Deputy Mayor has been left frustrated after being told it will be two years before the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi could lower a speed limit on a 300 metre stretch of road on the… Audio
Park wars: Parliament petitioned for stronger mobility park enforcement
Fed up with people who misuse mobility parks, Claire Dale has launched a petition for tougher enforcement and stiffer fines. 150,000 mobility parking permits are currently in use nationwide through a… Audio
Disability campaigners fight for representation at Parliament
Disability campaigners gathered on the steps of Parliament today asking to have a seat at the table.
A quarter of the population have disabilities - but campaigners say they are not represented in… Video, Audio
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
AudioDisabled man waits 18 months for bathroom modifications
Dunedin man Joshua Perry has launched a petition calling on the government to speed up the lengthy wait times faced by disabled people wanting their bathrooms to be modified so they're safe. Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Heather Roy
Heather Roy is upset about the changes to the way ANZAC commemorations are being held in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Audio
Health select committee rejects pleas by cancer patients for inquiry
Bitterly disappointed breast cancer patients have accused the government of interfering in the work of a select committee. Audio
Man petitions to make 'Aotearoa' official, alongside 'NZ'
It's on our passports, cash, signs, and it's in our anthem. But when it comes to the official name of this country, we're just plain old New Zealand. Danny Tahau Jobe has launched a petition to change… Video, Audio
Teen's grieving parents hand over petition with 143,000 signatures
A petition has been presented to Parliament this afternoon by the grieving parents of a teen killed in a hit and run.
'When I look at my children I want them to know that I've fought for something'
Women with advanced breast cancer petitioned Parliament today to fund two new drugs that would give them more time with their families.
Cricket president threatened over race-based comment
New Zealand Cricket president Debbie Hockley has been threatened with physical violence and referred to in sexist terms in a petition to have her dumped from the Sky cricket TV commentary team. Audio
Girl's girlfriend denied ball ticket because of age
A New Plymouth Girls High school student has launched a petition to be allowed to take her year 11 girlfriend to the school ball. The school says she can't come because it's a year 13 event. Audio
Putting the 'e' in entreaty
A petition calling for an inquiry into New Zealand's role in the death of six people in Afghanistan has been handed over. The House looks at the rules for petitioning Parliament and its new e-Petition… Audio
Putting the 'e' in entreaty
A petition calling for an inquiry into New Zealand's role in the death of six people in Afghanistan has been handed over. The House looks at the rules for petitioning Parliament and its new e-Petition…
Audio'We've had enough of racism in NZ'
Almost 60,000 people have now signed a petition calling for Sir Bob Jones' knighthood to be removed. The woman behind the petition - Renae Maihi - tells John Campbell why she's had enough. Video, Audio
Apple Music - 'credit where credit's due'
Nashville country artist and songwriter Victoria Banks is behind an online petition asking Apple Music to include liner notes on their streaming platform. She explains to Yadana Saw why this would be… Audio
