ACT Thinks Booze Will Fix the Economy
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
New Zealand Politics
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The contempt of Winston Peters + will NZ First swing hard right on Abortion with Alfred Ngaro?
A stunt in Parliament and a controversial political alignment raise bigger questions about where NZ First is heading ahead of Election 2026.
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More arrests for cannabis possession a reminder what a racist class war looks like
As cannabis use rises, so do arrests — but the real story may be about who gets targeted, and who doesn’t.
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Proposed Changes To The Policing Act – Justice Committee
New legislation could expand Police surveillance and enforcement powers — here’s what’s changing and how you can have your say.
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Government strips iwi from housing plan — Te Pati Māori backs Muaūpoko
Te Pati Māori backs Muaūpoko after iwi references are removed from a Levin housing plan, raising concerns over Treaty relationships and development.
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Simeon Brown and Sam Uffindell can’t read graphs – how National mislead you
Sam Uffindell and Simeon Brown misread migration data, falsely claiming National reversed the exodus of New Zealanders.
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Government Bill Undoes Pike River Legacy: Pike Families – Stand With Pike
Pike River families condemn rushed law changes they say undermine workplace safety and betray the legacy of the 29 men who died.
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Greens unveil plan to end homelessness and fix housing crisis
The Green Party housing plan New Zealand aims to end homelessness, strengthen renters’ rights and fix the housing crisis.
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Greenpeace: Fisheries Amendment Bill is ‘rotten to the core’
Greenpeace says the Fisheries Amendment Bill New Zealand must be rejected, warning it weakens ocean protections and transparency.
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Fuel relief excludes vulnerable Kiwis — Luxon and Willis under fire
The Government’s fuel relief package is under fire for excluding beneficiaries, disabled people, and carers during a worsening cost of living crisis.
