$2.6 billion boost to the economy – Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu
A report released today in Parliament by Hon Willie Jackson, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, BERL and Tokona Te Raki…
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Is the prison system working? – Sir Peter Gluckman Chief Science Advisor
Prison costs in New Zealand have risen over the past 30 years and particularly in the last 12 years at a rate that far exceeds of any other component of government expenditure. This is not due to an increasing crime rate but rather because of successive policies that have been implemented so as to be seen to be “tough on crime”.
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New President and National Executive for senior doctors’ union – ASMS
The senior doctors’ union has a new team at the helm. Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried…
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Justice Minister moves on year and day rule – Labour Party
Justice Minister Hon Andrew Little’s Crimes Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament today. “The Crimes Amendment Bill…
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Office drinking water providers to strike – First Union
Gossip around the water filter just became about the water filter itself. New Zealand’s leading supplier of drinking water to…
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Unjust gay convictions one step closer to being wiped – Andrew Little
A Bill demonstrating the Government’s ongoing commitment to right the wrongs of the past for those who were convicted of…
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Inquiry terms of reference widened – State Services Commission
The State Services Commission today announced it will broaden the terms of reference for the investigation into allegations a government…
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Unions ready to start just transition to low carbon economy – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard welcomed the announcement today of Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods that…
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New Executive Director of Amnesty International New Zealand announced.
Tony Blackett has been announced as the new Executive Director of Amnesty International New Zealand. Starting in his new role…
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CTU supports better valuing District Health Board nurses
The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said today that he was standing beside members of the New Zealand…