Thousands of kiwis call on government to introduce cash-for-trash scheme – Kiwi Bottle Drive
A petition calling for the introduction of a cash-for-trash bottle refund scheme will be delivered to Minister Eugenie Sage and…
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Senior doctors call on Health Minister to support safe staffing accord in public hospitals – Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) is calling on Health Minister David Clark to support the development of a…
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UN requires regulatory assessment of gene drives – GE Free NZ
The United Nations, Convention on Biological Diversity decision has mandated that gene drives (GE) must undergo a thorough regulatory risk…
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Foreign Minister called to act on arrests of peaceful demonstrators across Indonesia – West Papua Action Auckland
On 1 December peaceful demonstrations for West Papua’s freedom in many centres were met with a harsh crackdown by Indonesian…
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Open letter to PM calls for addiction treatment funding boost – NZ Drug Foundation
Gaps in access to addiction treatment have prompted 30 organisations to issue an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern….
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Human Rights Commission calls for new body to ensure pay transparency – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is calling for a new independent body to be set up to ensure transparency in reporting…
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Legal action likely over council’s failed biodiversity protection – Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird is considering legal action in response to Hutt City Council’s decision to abandon plans to protect significant…
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Family Planning members vote for 24 hour strike – New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Around 100 NZNO nurses, medical receptionists/administrators and health promoters have voted to issue a 24 hour strike notice over a…
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Otago report highlights need for Te Papa apology – University of Otago
There are calls from a University of Otago report for an apology and reparation to iwi in the wider Tauranga…
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Mandatory review of the Walking Access Act 2008 underway – Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has begun a review of the Walking Access Act 2008. MPI will be assessing…