Minister welcomes Whakatāne Māori ward decision
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed Whakatāne District Council’s decision to establish Māori wards. “I welcome the Whakatāne…
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Targets good first step but Fonterra must reduce dairy herd – Greenpeace
Greenpeace have welcomed Fonterra’s pledge to substantially reduce climate emissions from agriculture, but say there is a “gaping hole” in…
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Minister accepts People’s Review of Renting – Renters United
Today ActionStation and Renters United presented an open letter from their People’s Review of Renting to Housing Minister Phil Twyford…
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Greenpeace Transforms Parliament Lawn into a Riverbed
Politicians might have to carry out a river-crossing to get to work today. Greenpeace is creating a fifty metre long…
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A stronger Healthy Homes Bill will be a pillar for children – Child Poverty Action Group
More than 40,000 children are hospitalised each year with preventable illnesses that can be attributed to poverty and poor living…
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Counting down to a better equal pay law – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) says ‘working for free day’ today is no cause for celebration, but politicians have…
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Single men and masculinity – University of Auckland
What is it really like being a single man in 21st Century New Zealand today? With online dating apps and…
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Activists lock down Australian High Commission for Manus – Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington have locked down the Australian High Commission. Peace activists have locked themselves to the gates of the…
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Where to next for children’s rights – Human Rights Commission
Calls from the Children’s Commissioner to ensure that children and the rights of children are at the heart of policy…
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A new chapter for children’s rights in New Zealand? – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner is calling on the country to embrace children’s rights to ensure their overall well-being. “The new Government…