Government response to lockdown poverty “inadequate” and “sluggish” – Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group is deeply concerned the Minister of Finance this week refused to signal what, if any, desperately-needed…
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Government sitting on its hands rolling out early vaccination of tradespeople
Master Plumbers is frustrated over the Government’s lack of action in getting tradespeople vaccinated, despite a change of policy which…
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ALRANZ Condemns Draconian Texas Anti-abortion Law
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa condemns Texas law SB 8, which prohibits abortion care after a ‘fetal heartbeat’ can be detected,…
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‘Just Transition’ plans needed for declining industries, union says
E tū is calling for transition plans for industries affected by the changing marketplace, in the wake of a proposed…
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Pressure is mounting for a ban on greyhound racing – SAFE For Animals
Racing Ministry Grant Robertson has put the greyhound racing industry formally on notice following the release of a damning review…
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Asia Pacific Declaration fights for 600 million smokers’ lives
“September marks the start of the secret season which sadly sees supposed ‘tobacco control experts’ playing up to their puppet…
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Lack of lockdown support cancels “basic human rights” says microloan service
High numbers of people are asking a microloan service to reduce their debt repayments because they can’t afford food. “For…
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Mayor Phil Goff: Statement on Alert Level 4 extension
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says that most Aucklanders, while not liking the extension of Alert Level 4 in the city,…
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Greenpeace calls for full Māui habitat protection as survey reveals further decline
A leaked Government report has revealed Māui dolphin numbers have declined further over the past five years, prompting Greenpeace to…
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Extend emergency benefits for temporary visa holders – AUCKLAND ACTION AGAINST POVERTY
Today emergency benefits for temporary visa holders runs out, leaving people and families relying on this without any income support….