Daily review 01/09/2022
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- Opening Address – Cutting Edge Conference
Mōrena, it is a pleasure to be here today. The last two and a half years have been unprecedented. We’ve been faced with, and overcome, many challenges. We’ve had to change how we live, how we work, and how we connect. While we have become accustomed to seeing each other ...2 hours ago - Deep concern at UN report on human rights in XinjiangThe Foreign Affairs Minister says Aotearoa New Zealand is deeply concerned at a new report that concludes serious human rights violations have been committed against ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang, and supports calls for China to respond. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, today released ...5 hours ago
- More Government Support for flood-affected Marlborough communitiesMarlborough communities hit by the recent heavy rain will receive a further $100,000 contribution to their Mayoral Relief Fund as part of the wider Government support for the region, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says. Kieran McAnulty joined Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Transport Minister Michael Wood today in ...9 hours ago
- Government activates TAS response for Nelson Tasman and Marlborough FloodingThe Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated to support people who’ve been displaced by the severe flooding and landslips in Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions, Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced. “TAS is now accepting registrations from those who cannot return to their homes and need assistance finding ...13 hours ago
- Govt expands Mana Ake to West Coast kidsThe Government continues to deliver on its promise to improve access to mental wellbeing services by expanding the school-based Mana Ake wellbeing programme to more than three thousand primary and intermediate school-aged children living on the West Coast. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Andrew Little marked the official ...13 hours ago
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- GST proposal for KiwiSaver fees will not go aheadThe Government will not proceed with a proposal to standardise the application of GST to fees and services of managed fund providers. Inland Revenue and Treasury advised this change be made to remove a loophole used by large financial companies, so they would have to align with how others in ...1 day ago
- Government to review dairy export quota allocationThe Government intends to review the dairy quota allocation system to maximise export returns for New Zealand’s dairy industry, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. “The new dairy quotas, which will become available under the recent FTAs, mean it’s timely and prudent to take a fresh look at how we ...1 day ago
- Coroners Amendment Bill passes first readingThe Coroners Amendment Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee. The Justice Committee will soon call for public submissions on the Bill. “The coronial system has long been under pressure, adding to the undue stress of New Zealanders seeking closure after experiencing ...2 days ago
- Tax bill removes FBT on public transportPublic transport will be exempt from fringe benefit tax under proposals in an annual tax Bill introduced today. Revenue Minister David Parker said the exemption contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022–23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill will apply when fares are subsidised by an employer and the ...2 days ago
- Speech to announcement of new expectations to empower survivors of national disastersKia ora everyone, especially the survivors. In New Zealand we help each other out. We’re there for our friends and neighbours with a mug of tea and a listening ear when they need it. Some call it manaakitanga. And we believe in a fair go, no matter who you are ...2 days ago
- New expectations to empower survivors of national disastersNew expectations for government agencies to better support families and communities affected by future national disasters Co-authored by survivors of Pike River, Aramoana, Cave Creek, the CTV Building, March 15th, Whakaari/White Island, forestry deaths, and government Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has joined survivors of some of ...2 days ago
- Newly appointed Ministry of Disabled People chief executive to drive progressToday the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Poto Williams, welcomed Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s appointment of Paula Tesoriero MNZM as Chief Executive, Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. “I’m delighted someone of this calibre, who has experience, mana and deep connections to the disability community has been appointed ...2 days ago
- New Chairperson for the Human Rights Review TribunalSarah Eyre, of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio announced today. The Tribunal hears and determines appeals lodged under the Human Rights Act, the Privacy Act and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act . “Ms ...2 days ago
- Refinements made to Cost of Living Payment screening testsInland Revenue is refining the screening tests for eligibility for the Cost of Living Payments ahead of the second payment being made from 1 September. “The Cost of Living Payment was developed to provide timely financial support for low-to-middle income New Zealanders experiencing the spike in prices right now. However some ...3 days ago
- Carbon neutral public sector another step closerMore hospitals, universities, and other government buildings will be supported to switch to clean energy as part the Government’s plan for a carbon neutral public sector by 2025. The Minister of Climate Change, James Shaw has allocated another $4.8 million from the Government’s $220 million State Sector Decarbonisation Fund to purchase ...4 days ago
- Diplomatic sabotage at Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting, says New ZealandNew Zealand is deeply disappointed the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has failed, with the adoption of the final text blocked by Russia, says Minister for Disarmament and Control Phil Twyford. “This is an act of diplomatic sabotage at the very time the world needs cooperation ...5 days ago
- Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana sign Agreement in Principle with the CrownKa waitohu a Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana me te Karauna i te Whakaaetanga Mātāpono Kua oti i a Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana me te Karauna te Whakaaetanga ā-Matāpono te waitohu, he tohu o te ekenga o tētahi taumata nunui o te whakataunga hītori Tiriti o Waitangi a Ngāti Ruapani mai ...5 days ago
- Government restores vital connection across the Manukau HarbourThe communities of Māngere and Onehunga share a greater connection today with the opening of the Old Māngere Bridge Replacement, delivering environmental, social and economic benefits, announced Transport Minister Michael Wood. “The Government is upgrading New Zealand’s transport system to make it safer, greener, and more efficient for now and ...6 days ago
- Dawn Raids apology anniversary heralds Pacific-Māori partnershipPacific peoples and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomed a new dawn of partnership and prosperity at a Dawn Raids apology commemoration ceremony in Auckland this morning, said Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. Pacific representatives, the central Auckland hapū - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and Government officials came together for the ...6 days ago
- New appointments to the Strategic COVID-19 Public Health Advisory GroupNew appointments have been made to the Strategic COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group as well as extending the term of the group until December. The Group was established in March 2021 to provide independent advice on our ongoing COVID-19 response informed by their expertise in epidemiology, infectious diseases, public health ...6 days ago
- Govt activates Enhanced Task Force Green for communities hit by floodingThe Government has activated Enhanced Taskforce Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough districts. “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds on this Governments commitment to support those impacted by this event both now and in the future” Acting Minister for Social Development and Employment, Priyanca ...6 days ago
- Government secures monkeypox medicineAssociate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall has today announced the Government has secured monkeypox (MPX) medicine tecovirimat which is expected to be available in New Zealand from late September. In addition Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is also working with Pharmac to secure a supply of a smallpox ...7 days ago
- Briefings to Incoming MinistersThis section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following changes to Cabinet in June. Some information may have been withheld in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. Where information has been withheld that is indicated within the document. ...7 days ago
- Next phase in Aotearoa NZ contribution to Global Coalition to Defeat ISISMilitary contribution to Coalition to end in June 2023 $4 million to support Coalition’s stabilisation work in Iraq Aotearoa New Zealand’s contribution to the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (D-ISIS) will refocus following the depletion of ISIS as a fighting force, the Government has announced. ...1 week ago
- New legislation introduced to improve sustainability of freedom campingNew steps to address the environmental and social impact of freedom camping have been taken today with the introduction of the Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced. The Bill will create a robust regulatory system that central and local government can rely on to manage freedom ...1 week ago
- Off-site manufacturing drives innovation and home build in RotoruaOff‐site build method used to drive innovation, maximise efficiency 37 homes delivered through to 2023 Rotorua firm signed up to supply more OSM homes The Government is driving innovation and ramping up progress in Rotorua with the first six of 37 homes delivered with the fast, modern, off-site building method ...1 week ago
- Statement at the 3rd Regional Fisheries Ministerial Meeting in TarawaKam na bane ni mauri, tēnā koutou katoa, and warm greetings to you all. It is a privilege to be here with you all today to discuss the issues affecting our region. The Pacific Ocean is woven into our cultures and traditions. Ocean resources provide food and economic security in ...1 week ago
- $1 billion in research and development supported through tax incentiveThe Government is helping business to succeed with the Research and Development Tax Incentive supporting an excess of $1 billion in research and development activity in New Zealand. The tax incentive is part of a wider economic strategy to help improve the well-being and living standards of New Zealanders through ...1 week ago
- More than 1000 Pacific people helped into jobs through the Tupu Aotearoa programmeThe Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ Tupu Aotearoa programme continues to transform lives, helping more than 1000 Pacific people into employment in the last six months and almost 1400 Pacific people transition into training to gain qualifications over the last 12 months, said Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. Figures from ...1 week ago
- Speech to Medicines New Zealand annual dinnerIt’s a pleasure to join you for the Medicines New Zealand Annual Dinner 2022. Thank you for the valuable role you play in being part of and advocating for medical innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand. The search for new treatments and cures is as unrelenting as the demand from patients ...1 week ago
- It’s goodbye to fax machines for prescriptions, says Health MinisterThe Government is expanding the e-Prescription Service to make it easier for people to get the medicines they need, Health Minister Andrew Little has announced. “Sending prescriptions electronically makes sense because it can be faster, safer, cheaper and more convenient, but until recently, it was hardly ever done,” Andrew Little ...1 week ago
- Major grocery shake-up to drive cheaper pricesSupermarkets required to provide their competitors fair access to their products on wholesale terms Changes will incentivise supermarkets to share and justify pricing and product ranges for wholesale sales If they fail to offer a fair deal new regulation will require supermarkets to offer certain wholesale products at terms, including ...1 week ago
- Construction commences for iconic Lower Hutt shared pathSafer journeys for young and old in Wellington’s Eastern Bays are a step closer today, after a huringa nuku (sod turning ceremony) led by Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui to mark the start of construction for Tupua Horo Nuku Eastern Bays shared path, announced Transport Minister Michael Wood. “The Government ...1 week ago
- New arrangement to advance indigenous peoples of Aotearoa NZ and CanadaA new Indigenous Collaboration Arrangement signed today between Aotearoa New Zealand and Canada will formalise the two governments working together to improve outcomes for indigenous peoples, and enhance indigenous to indigenous relationships. “This underpins a shared objective of creating and sustaining better outcomes for Indigenous peoples,” Minister for Māori Development, ...1 week ago
- Statement at the 19th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial MeetingTēnā koutou, nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. It is an honour to be here in Kiribati as we gather in person for our annual Forum Fisheries Committee meeting – the first in person annual meeting since 2019 given the extraordinary developments of the last few years. As Parliamentary ...1 week ago
- Statement at the 19th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting in TarawaTēnā koutou, nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. It is an honour to be here in Kiribati as we gather in person for our annual Forum Fisheries Committee meeting – the first in person annual meeting since 2019 given the extraordinary developments of the last few years. As Parliamentary ...1 week ago
- New Zealand Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill Passes Third ReadingLegislation which strengthens New Zealanders’ basic human rights has passed its third reading in Parliament today. The New Zealand Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill provides a process for the Government and House of Representatives to respond to a declaration of inconsistency under the New Zealand Bill of ...1 week ago
- Government strengthens oversight for children in state careThe Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Bill and the Children and Young People’s Commission Bill have passed their Third Reading in Parliament. “We want Aotearoa New Zealand to be the best place in the world to be a child, which is why we’ve taken the steps neccessary to strengthen monitoring, ...1 week ago
- How to get to full employment: Ross Garnaut’s address to the jobs summit
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- Who’s the best doctor for a tummy tuck or eyelid surgery? The latest review doesn’t actually saySource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Rudge, Law lecturer, University of Sydney cottonbro/Pexels If you’re thinking about a tummy tuck, breast implants or eyelid surgery, you might be looking for reassurance your chosen doctor is qualified and has the right skills for the job. Today’s ...4 hours ago
- PNG orders investigation into Conflict islands ‘sale’ – no deal, says RossoBy Gorethy Kenneth of the PNG Post-Courier The Conflict group of islands in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay province cannot be sold to foreign interests, Parliament has been told. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands John Rosso said yesterday the privately-owned controversial islands would instead be turned into an ...5 hours ago
- Jason Clare has just put the Australian Research Council on notice. This brings (some) good news for...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sue Bennett, Senior Professor, University of Wollongong This week Education Minister Jason Clare has kicked off what could be a major reset of university research funding in Australia. He first announced a review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) in July ...5 hours ago
- Government to legislate for multi-employer bargaining, strengthening push for wage increasesSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and a range of other changes to the industrial relations system. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke announced the reforms the government will make immediately, ...6 hours ago
- Luxon rejects Tamaki's Freedoms NZ, casts criticism as 'follow the squirrel' distract...After last week refusing to rule out working with Brian Tamaki's Freedoms NZ Party, National Party leader Christopher Luxon's now saying it won't happen. ...6 hours ago
- Polls and Peters’ political sensors prompt him to pounce on co-governance – and depleted pay pac...
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union are thrilled with the support given to their fundraiser to support the locked-out workers at Kawerau Mill. In less than 24 hours, the page has raised over $20,000, mainly ...8 hours ago - Two Heads Better Than One In Raising Jet Boat SafetyThe commercial jet boating industry and Maritime NZ have joined forces to raise safety standards in the sector. The maritime regulator has reviewed and is supporting industry guidance to promote common standards for jet boat maintenance and improve ...8 hours ago
- Why we should not rush to raise the age of criminal responsibility in AustraliaSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Bond University Shutterstock The “raise the age” campaign seeks to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia so that a person under the age of 14 years isn’t criminally responsible ...8 hours ago
- US byelections suggest improved prospects for Democrats at midterms, while Liz Cheney suffers huge l...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist), The Conversation Yuri Gripas / POOL/EPA/AAP The US midterm elections occur in just over two months, on November 8. All 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 of the 100 senators are up for election. ...8 hours ago
- The jobs summit needs to think big: here are 3 priorities for future-proofing AustraliaSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Wood, Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute Lukas Coch/AAP This is an edited extract from Danielle Wood’s keynote address to the jobs summit. Read other articles in The Conversation’s series about the summit here. In an economic landscape that ...8 hours ago
- When you change jobs, you get more pay – but less than you used toSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Guay Lim, Professorial Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here. We are changing jobs less, an ...8 hours ago
- Look where Australia’s ‘1 million empty homes’ are and why they’re vacant – they’re not ...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Baker, Professor of Housing Research, University of Adelaide Gustavo Galeano Maz/Pexels The recent release of 2021 Census data revealed a shocking “one million homes were unoccupied”. This statistic sent housing commentators, government agencies and policymakers into a spin. ...9 hours ago
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- The surprising history of how electric vehicles have played the long game and wonSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Minchin, Professor of History, La Trobe University An electric cab drives past the White House in Washington DC in 1905. Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles, we are often told, are the future. A whole range of carmakers and nations have plans to ...9 hours ago
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- LGNZ launches voter education campaign as conspiracists, extremists stand for electionA first of its kind campaign is being launched today that will help voters in local body elections identify conspiracy theorists and extremists. ...11 hours ago
- KiwiSaver fees GST backdown shows government out-of-step with public sentiment – criticsThere were other options on the table if the government wanted to level the playing field for KiwiSaver providers with regard to GST, National says. ...11 hours ago
- Unfair And Inaccurate Fair Go Housebuilding Item Breached Broadcasting StandardsThe Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld a complaint an item on Fair Go dealing with various issues arising from a house being built breached the accuracy and fairness standards. It has ordered Television New Zealand to publish a statement summarising ...11 hours ago
- Funding to bring solar power to 150 homesFunding for 16 solar power projects for papakāinga will see power bills drop by as much as half, the government says. ...11 hours ago
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- Renters United’s Petition To End The Use Of The Electoral Roll In Local ElectionsHere at Renters United we want to fix renting in Aotearoa, but we can’t do that if our voice is diluted in elections. As you may be aware, there's currently two categories of elector in local government elections: Resident and Ratepayer. We want ...11 hours ago
- RNZ Pacific resumes shortwave analogue service to Pacific regionRNZ Pacific RNZ Pacific has resumed its shortwave analogue service to the Pacific region between the hours of 5 and 9am New Zealand time from today. Shortwave radio is radio transmission using shortwave (SW) radio frequencies. RNZ Pacific broadcasts in digital and analogue shortwave to radio stations and individual listeners ...12 hours ago
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- Revisions To The Data Sources Used To Compile The International Trade: June 2022 Quarter ReleaseIn advance of the release of International trade: June 2022 quarter on 2 September, we have published a paper explaining the revisions to the data sources used to compile the International trade release. We make revisions annually, in line with international ...12 hours ago
- Employment Indicators: Weekly As At 29 August 2022The experimental weekly series provides an early indicator of employment and labour market changes in a more timely manner than the monthly employment indicators series. Please note that we will be changing the dissemination method of this release from ...12 hours ago
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- PNG negotiating security treaty with Australia (and NZ?), says ministerRNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed to Australian media his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially New Zealand. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported this seemed to signal Canberra and Port Moresby were willing to build a ...13 hours ago
- Auckland Pair Sentenced For Trying To Sell Crayfish Online Taken From MāhiaAn Auckland pair caught with 222 crayfish from Māhia that they intended to sell on the black market have been sentenced to five months Community Detention and 140 hours Community work. It’s illegal to sell recreationally caught seafood. The daily ...13 hours ago
- Unclear Expectations On Supervisors While Off-duty Puts Police Reputation At RiskThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police need to establish clear supervision expectations for supervisors if they are expected to manage officers’ behaviour while off-duty. The Authority independently investigated or oversaw the ...13 hours ago
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- Living Wage Increase A Big Part Of The Decent Work PictureE tū welcomes the Living Wage rising to $23.65 per hour, the new rate for 2022/23. From Thursday 1 September, all accredited Living Wage Employers are required to pay their workers – directly employed or contracted – a minimum of $23.65 per hour. ...14 hours ago
- Reactions to Marin and Albanese show how women’s alcohol consumption is treated differently from m...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Pennay, Research Fellow, La Trobe University Sanna Marin and Anthony Albanese AP/AAP Gendered expectations around alcohol are far from equal. Safety suggestions around alcohol and even the way that alcohol is marketed are very much dependent on gendered use and ...15 hours ago
- More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have ear and hearing problems – and it’s eas...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Letitia Campbell, Aboriginal Research Officer, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience ear disease – fluid build ups, perforated eardrums and ear infections that can impair hearing – more frequently than most populations in ...15 hours ago
- The ‘yuck factor’ pushes a premier towards desalination yet again, but history suggests recycled...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Cook, Lecturer in History, University of the Sunshine Coast A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with ...15 hours ago
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- Creative skills will be crucial to the future of work. They should take centre stage at the jobs sum...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Esther Anatolitis, Honorary Associate Professor, School of Art, RMIT University Pixabay This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here. You’ve heard of the gig economy and ...15 hours ago
- Thubron, Gorbachev and Putin: who is the odd man out?
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- [email protected] Thurs Buchanan + Manning: How Hybrid Warfare and Hostile Tech Surrounds Us AllA View from Afar – In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning will analyse the advent of new technologies and the rise of hybrid warfare. In this episode, we will take you on a journey into a world that exists all around us, no matter where ...1 day ago
- Cabinet taken out of the loop on family reunification visas, papers showA briefing to the immigration minister shows he was advised to make a decision halting a family reunification policy without Cabinet discussion. ...1 day ago
- Petition to end mining on conservation land delivered to ParliamentEnvironmentalists are calling on the government to honour its promise seven years ago to end mining on conservation land, with a petition presented to Parliament today. ...1 day ago
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- Killing of four West Papuans ‘brutal reminder of reality’ under Jakarta rule, says WendaAsia Pacific Report newsdesk The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has condemned the brutal killing and mutilation of four indigenous West Papuans last week, saying it was a “a reminder of Indonesian colonialism”, as authorities announced the arrest of six special forces suspects. News agency reports said Indonesian security ...1 day ago
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- Labor’s biodiversity market scheme needs to be planned well – or it could lead to greenwashingSource: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Felicity Deane, Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology Gilberto Olimpio/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Businesses and philanthropic organisations are looking to invest in projects to protect and restore nature. We need to make this easier. Which major political party’s minister said ...1 day ago
- Wow – How closing the KiwiSaver tax loophole gave the Govt a springboard for a world-class policy ...The Ardern government has improved its gymnastic skills and this week executed one of its fastest somersaults of its turbulent career on what the mainstream media had labelled “the KiwiSaver tax grab”. Of course, that label was a misnomer. Even so, a clever politician would have sensed the gathering storm ...1 day ago
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- ‘A consequential but ultimately tragic figure’: last leader of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev dies a...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Sussex, Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University Few world leaders have cut a more consequential but ultimately tragic figure than Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, whose death at the age of 91 has been announced by Russian state media. ...1 day ago
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- A climate scientist on the planet’s simultaneous disasters, from Pakistan’s horror floods to Eur...Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne Extreme floods are devastating Pakistan, caused by a combination of heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers. While Pakistan is no stranger to deadly floods, this event is especially shocking with more ...1 day ago
- Power Play: KiwiSaver tax dropped like a political hot potatoPower Play - After kicking open the door to tax changes - a major vulnerability for the party - Labour has quickly slammed it shut again, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson writes. ...1 day ago
- KiwiSaver tax dropped like a political hot potatoAfter kicking open the door to tax changes - a major vulnerability for the party - Labour has quickly slammed it shut again, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson writes. ...1 day ago
- Lynnmall attack: A year on, ministers eye law change on deportationThe government is considering how it can change the law to deport people who pose a threat to national security. ...1 day ago
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- Government drops plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver feesThe government has dropped its plan to put GST on KiwiSaver fees after fierce backlash from the public and opposition. ...1 day ago
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- Super city Auckland’s council financial results signal tough times aheadBy Stephen Forbes of Local Democracy Reporting Despite total borrowings reaching $11.1 billion, the Auckland Council Group’s latest results show it has managed to weather the worst of the storm created by the covid pandemic. But the super city’s statement to the NZX shows it will face some tough times ...1 day ago
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Has this really been our Nuclear-free moment? We must demand better of our state:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/473949/most-c02-in-atmosphere-in-nearly-a-million-years