The NZ prison industrial complex continues to grow
Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers ‘a good thing’ as police target slips Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared the soaring…
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NZ Initiative & Atlas Network applaud as Regulatory Standards Bill passes
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed. Supporters call it reform. Critics warn it prioritises property rights. What the shift means for NZ law-making.
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My Final Word: Boot Camps don’t work — but that’s not the point
This week, Martyn rips the mask off the Government’s military-style boot camps for youth offenders. They don’t work. The evaluation…
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FIANZ Welcomes Government Firearms Reform Approach
FIANZ supports the Government’s measured firearms reforms, maintaining MSSA restrictions while balancing public safety and licence holder rights.
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Alliance Party Hails Zohran Mamdani Victory
The Alliance Party says Zohran Mamdani’s New York City victory shows democratic socialist ideas can win and inspire change ahead of Election 2026.
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CTU Welcomes Labour’s Capital Gains Tax Plan
The CTU backs Labour’s proposed Capital Gains Tax, saying it would fund healthcare and create a fairer tax system ahead of Election 2026.
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Protest at Parliament Over Weapons Companies Meeting
Peace Action Wellington plans a noise protest outside Parliament as Lockheed Martin and other weapons firms meet with officials.
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Labour Slams Minister Over Curriculum Changes
Labour accuses Education Minister Erica Stanford of sidelining teachers and putting politics ahead of children in curriculum reform.
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Fonterra Brand Sale Sparks Greenpeace Backlash
Greenpeace slams Fonterra’s $4.2b brand sale, citing water pollution, methane emissions and climate impacts from intensive dairying.
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Glyphosate Ruling: Greenpeace Calls for Testing
Greenpeace welcomes the glyphosate ruling but urges NZ Food Safety to restart testing and enforce residue limits on cereals and dried peas.
