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Scoop Coverage: Labour/NZ First/Green Government Formed
Press releases, commentary, and reports (or most of them) following the 2017 New Zealand Election, as negotiations concluded with a Labour/New Zealand First coalition government supported by the Green Party.
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Cabinet Sworn In: Across The Generational
Divide In Politics
Gordon Campbell: For some people, words like ‘tax’ and ‘regulation’ and ‘government intervention’ are fighting talk. That’s a reflection of the generational divide that exists in our political discourse.
Currently, the vocal minority who are finding it really, really hard to accept the Ardern government tend to come from the generation that became politically aware in the 1980s and 1990s – back when the wisdom of the market was taken on board with the force of a religious belief More>>
Cabinet
Announced: Ministers To "Chart New Course For New
Zealand"
Portfolio responsibilities for the
incoming Labour-led Government underline our commitment to
chart a new course for New Zealand, says Prime
Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern. More>>
ALSO:
- Gordon Campbell - On the fear of change
- BusinessDesk - Meridian positive on what new government has flagged to date - Business wants fair pay too, says Ardern - New employment law just a start - NZ dollar drops to new 5-month low - David Parker emerges as pivotal minister in new Cabinet - NZ dollar falls after govt policy emerges in coalition deals - Rail, forestry, green tech and regions winners in coalition - Adern names Labour Cabinet members
- Labour - NZ’s first Tongan-born Cabinet Minister named - Proud day with new Māori Ministers - Speech: Ardern - CTU conference speech - NZ’s first Tongan-born Cabinet Minister named
- Greens - Shaw: Climate change, the future of work, and pay equity - Green Party ministerial and undersecretary portfolios
- National - Bloated executive gets new govt off to bad start
- ACT - $18.5 Billion Surplus to New Taxes on Day One - Bauble-scramble begins three years of Big Government
- Maori Party - Māori Party applauds wage increase and free doctors
- Structured Conversations - What the New Government Means for NZ Councils
- NZ College Of Midwives - NZ College of Midwives Welcomes Working With New Government
- Federated Farmers - Cabinet sorted, now the work can begin
- Environmental Defence Society - EDS welcomes strong line up for the environment
- PACIFICA Inc - PM-elect and four Pacific Cabinet Ministers congratulated
- IHC - IHC Salutes Recognition of People with Disabilities
- NZ Forest Owners Association - More trees optimistic but achievable
- Green Building Council - New Housing Minister Must Deliver Strong Healthy Homes
- LegaSea - LegaSea Welcomes New Portfolio to Fix Fisheries Management
- NZSTA - An exciting time for boards of trustees, says NZSTA
- Federated Mountain Clubs - Trampers Support New Minister of Conservation & Lands
- NZ Recreation Association - NZRA approves of co-location of Conservation and Land Info
- NZ Medical Association - NZMA welcomes new Health Minister
- NZ Nurses Organisation - Social determinants of health important to nurses
- NZ Principals Federation - Principals welcome New Minister of Education
- Ngati Whatua o Orakei - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes new Government Ministers
- Early Childhood NZ - New Minister of Education welcomed
- Universities NZ - Te Pokai Tara - Universities NZ welcomes Ministerial appointments
- Association of Salaried Medical Specialists - Senior doctors welcome David Clark as new Health Minister
- Council for International Development - Welcome back
- Horticulture NZ - HortNZ congratulates Damien O’Connor on Ministerial roles
- Tourism Industry Aotearoa - Industry pleased Tourism staying on front bench
- NZ Council of Trade Unions - CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace Relations
- IHC - IHC Salutes Recognition of People with Disabilities
- NZEI - New Education Minister Welcomed with Briefing from Educators
- Rural General Practice Network - Rural General Practice Welcomes New Health Minister
- Auckland Action Against Poverty - AAAP Challenges Labour to Build Progressive Welfare System
- Eco NZ - ECO Welcomes New Ministerial Line-Up
- It'sOurFuture - Mike Petersen has no TPPA-11 mandate
- Tertiary Education Union - New Minister must reform tertiary education for all Kiwis
- Dairy NZ - DairyNZ: Dairy ready for a transformational shift
- Auckland Council - Auckland Mayor welcomes fuel tax
- Electricity Retailers' Association of NZ - Electricity retailers welcome Megan Woods as Energy Minister
- Royal NZ College of General Practitioners - New Minister of Health has big to-do list
- Te Whakaruruhau O Nga Reo Irirangi Maori - Tribute to former chair Willie Jackson
Auckland Transport: Mayor Welcomes Fuel
Tax
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the
Government’s announcement that it will allow Auckland to
introduce a regional fuel tax to fund investment in the
city’s transport network including light rail to the
airport. More>>
ALSO:
- ACT - $18.5 Billion Surplus to New Taxes on Day One
- Generation Zero - Generation Zero Auckland supports new Government's plans
Foreign Affairs: Irish President's Meets
Jacinda Ardern
President Higgins thanked the
Prime Minister-elect for the warm welcome he had received in
New Zealand and spoke of the close ties between the two
nations, the decision of each country to open an embassy in
each other’s capital, and the values they share... More>>
ALSO:
- Audio - President of Ireland Visits NZ Parliament
- President of Ireland - President Higgins visits New Zealand Rugby
EminemEsque Copyright Case: National Loses
Case Over Last Election's Ad
The key issue for
determination by the Court wa whether a “sound-alike”
production track, called Eminem Esque, used by the National
Party in its 2014 election campaign advertising, is
sufficiently similar to the 2002 music of Eminem’s hit
song, Lose Yourself,so as to constitute a breach of
copyright... More>>
ALSO:
- National - High Court Decision Reached
- Image Out-Link - Eminem lambasts Donald Trump in freestyle rap
Signings: Coalition Agreements 'Foundation For
Strong Government'
Agreements with New Zealand
First and the Green Party lay the foundation for a strong
and proactive coalition government, says Prime
Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern. More>>
ALSO:
- Scoop Multimedia - Ardern and Peters Sign Coalition Agreement - Ardern and Shaw Sign Support Deal - Scoop Audio: Bill English on the Coalition Agreements
- Businessdesk - NZ dollar, stocks drop as 3-way government established - UPDATE: NZ dollar drops near five-month low
- Binoy Kampmark - The Trans-Tasman Spat Show: NZ-Aust Tensions
- Labour - Coalition agreements foundation for strong government - Coalition agreement NZ First and Labour - Jacinda Ardern - Justin Trudeau call photo - President Trump offers his congratulations
- Greens - Greens sign agreement to govern based on shared values - Green Party announces Ministers
- ACT - Paranoid Peters braces for waka jumpers
- Maori Party - Māori Party congratulates new Government
- Conservative Party - What do the Greens Really Want? - Time to Make History
- Binoy Kampmark - The Trans-Tasman Spat Show: NZ-Aust Tensions
- Professor Jane Kelsey - Labour must address its own criticism of TPPA - New Government’s TPPA Problems Start Next Week
- Science Media Centre - 10 Year Target to Boost Research & Development - Science could be in for shake-up
- NZ Council of Trade Unions - Labour-Green agreement brings Just Transition
- E Tu - E tū welcomes lift in minimum wage but goal is Living Wage - E tū ecstatic as we welcome a Labour-led Government
- NZEI - NZEI welcomes Govt support for children with extra needs - Educators call on new government to take action
- PSA - PSA Welcomes Progressive New Coalition Government
- NZUSA - Students congratulate Labour-led Government
- AUSA - AUSA Challenges New Government to Keep Promises to Students
- NZNO - Nurses looking forward to health spend hike
- Public Service Association - Workers get welcome boost in Government's first priorities
- LGNZ - LGNZ welcomes new Government
- Federated Farmers - A Mixed Bag of Offerings in Today's Policy Announcements - Robust primary sector a solid foundation for incoming rule - Feds ready to engage new coalition government
- Industry Training Federation - Employer Support Will Boost Apprentices & Deliver Skills
- Social Service Providers Aotearoa - Social Service Providers welcome change of focus
- Road Transport Forum - Road Transport Industry Will Hold Greens to Promise - National Land Transport Fund now a lolly scramble - Transport infrastructure must be a focus for new Government
- NZ Association for Migration and Investment - No mandate for immigration crackdown
- EMA - Business pleased Government confirmed
- Environmental Defence Society - EDS welcomes new government and environmental reforms
- ECNZ - ECE sector has high hopes for new government
- Irrigation NZ - Continued investment in water infrastructure vital - Common sense prevails on water tax
- ActionStation - New government presents opportunities for action
- NZ Breast Cancer Foundation - Breast screening programme extension will save lives
- 2020 Trust - Coalition Agreement restores funding for Computers in Homes
- Public Health Association - Public Health Association welcomes new govt
- HiFX - NZ First & Labour Coalition Agreement: HiFX comment
- NZ Taxpayers' Union - Regional Development Fund recipe for pork-barrelling
- First Union - Workers pleased with incoming government’s employment policy
- Rural Health Alliance - Rural health group calls for urgent meeting with government
- Hobson's Pledge - Don Brash: NZ First Voters Betrayed by Peters
- Unite Union - Great start from new government for low paid workers
- Family First - SayNopeToDope.nz Website Will Oppose Legalisation
Reform: CTU Says New Employment Law Just A
Start
New Zealand's union movement is optimistic
its goals will get an "immediate boost" from the new
Labour-led administration but won't rest on its laurels once
new employment law is passed, says Council of Trade Unions
president Richard Wagstaff. . More>>
ALSO:
- BusinessDesk - Business wants fair pay too, says Ardern
- Labour - Speech: Ardern - CTU conference speech - Coalition agreements foundation for strong government
- Greens - Shaw: Climate change, the future of work, and pay equity
- CTU - CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace Relations - New Vision for the Minimum Wage a Great Tonic
- Maori Party - Māori Party applauds wage increase and free doctors
- E Tu - E tū welcomes lift in minimum wage but goal is Living Wage - E tū Aviation welcomes rejection of low wage economy
- Federated Farmers - A Mixed Bag of Offerings in Today's Policy Announcements
- Public Service Association - Workers get welcome boost in Government's first priorities
- Unite Union - Great start from new government for low paid workers
- First Union - Workers pleased with incoming government’s employment policy
Result: Peters Chooses Labour As Coalition
Partner
Winston Peters says he will form a
Government in coalition with Labour and the Greens giving
confidence and supply. Peters indicated he had been offered
the position of Deputy Prime Minister and a number of other
ministerial posts would go to his colleagues. More>>
ALSO:
- Werewolf - Gordon Campbell on the Peters/Ardern triumph
- Ani White - Racial populism and the 2017 New Zealand General Election
- The Nation - Lisa Owen interviews Jacinda Ardern - Lisa Owen interviews James Shaw
- TVNZ - Q+A: Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern - Q+A: James Shaw interviewed by Greg Boyed
- NZ First - Peters: Post-Election Announcement Speech
- Labour - Labour Ministers of the Crown announced - Agreement with NZ First to support a Labour-led Govt
- Greens - Greens join Government for change
- ACT - New Zealand now threatened by madman on the loose - ACT Free Press Bulletin - 23/10/2017
- CTU - New Vision for the Minimum Wage a Great Tonic - Campaign is over, now the real work begins - Equal pay about to boost New Zealand communities
- Greenpeace NZ - Greenpeace “cautiously hopeful” about new Government
- Wellington Chamber Of Commerce - Chamber welcomes the Labour-NZ First negotiation outcome
- ALRANZ - ALRANZ Welcomes Promise of Law Reform under Labour
- Voice For Life - New Government should protect women and unborn children
- WWF - Government has ‘Historic Opportunity’ to Restore NZ Nature
- Closing The Gap - Closing the Gap Delighted at New Government & Direction
- Trout Fishers' Federation - Trout Fishers’ Federation Welcomes Government Change
- Better Public Media - Better Public Media looking forward to better public media
- CORANZ - Outdoor Council Expects More Enlightened Environmentalism
Negotiations: What Does Winston Peters Want
His Legacy To Be?
A lot of people in New Zealand
seem to resent Winston Peters and the power that he appears
to have. “Appears” being the operative word.. More>>
ALSO:
- Electoral Commission - 2017 General Election Writ Returned - New Zealand 2017 General Election – Official Results
- BusinessDesk - NZ First, deciding next NZ govt, keeps board members secret - NZ First board membership closely guarded - Odds of a centre-left govt improve after final vote count - English seeks first talks with NZ First
- Gordon Campbell - Is Winston Peters our best current defence against market extremism? - On Peters’ end game in the coalition talks
- Lyndon Hood - Your F**king Guide To Government Formation
- Jan Rivers - PollyAnna Politics? The Possibilities of Red, Green & Black
- NZ First - Board Members’ Privacy - Discussions (Sunday PM) - Discussions - Preliminary discussions
- National - National’s focus on forming strong government
- Labour - Labour welcomes final results
- Greens - Greens Welcome New MP, Even Stronger Mandate for Change
- ACT - ACT Leader David Seymour Offers Helpful Advice on Baubles
- CTU - CTU: Special votes confirm mood for change
- RockEnrol - RockEnrol regarding final voter turnout
- Forest And Bird - Bird of the Year off to a flying start
Contains Highly Colloquial Language: Your
F**king Guide To Government Formation
The
following message is in no way endorsed by the Electoral
Commission. They are f**king done with this election. More>>
Post-Election:
Preliminary Coalition Talks Begin
New Zealand
First will hold post-election preliminary discussions in
Wellington with the National Party tomorrow morning and the
Labour Party tomorrow afternoon. More>>
Election Day Social Media: Four Incidents
Referred To Police
On 2 October 2017, the
Electoral Commission referred four incidents to Police in
response to complaints about social media content on
election day. More>>
Promises
And Expectations: Environment Groups Put Future Govt On
Notice
The group is reminding the parties that
there is now a strong public expectation that there will be
clear gains for freshwater, the climate and conservation in
the next three years and is pledging to hold future leaders
to their promises. More>>
ALSO:
- Greens - Greens welcome call to action from environmental leaders - Commitment to Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Required
- Contact Energy - New Zealand Needs A Climate Change Plan
- Greenpeace NZ - Greenpeace calls for rejection of “monstrous” oil project
- Climate Justice Taranaki - Climate Justice Taranaki Urges No More Ocean Drilling
- United Nations - Carribean Nations: Extreme Weather Events Leave No Doubt Climate Change is Real - Small Island Nations in Pacific Urge Global Action - Dominica: To deny climate change is to deny a truth we have just lived
- Public Health Association - Government Must Accept the Case for Health as an Investment
Gordon Campbell: Which Way Will New Zealand
First Jump?
We’ll all have to wait until after
the special votes are counted, which will be October 7th at
the latest. Yet simply as a mind experiment… lets assume
that the policies Peters told voters he was running on will
have some relevance to the positions he takes in the
negotiations… More>>
ALSO:
- BusinessDesk - UPDATE: Labour expecting NZ First pre-talks this week - NZ First: 'Preliminary Talks' with National Party on Govt Formation
- Labour - Statement Regarding Coalition Negotiations
- NZ First - Calls to New Zealand First Are Responded to - Newshub’s World of Make Believe
- TVNZ - Q+A: Jim Bolger interviewed by Jessica Mutch
- The Nation - Peter Dunne, Tau Henare and Richard Prosser - Kiri Allan, Chris Penk and Chloe Swarbrick
- Lyndon Hood - Scoop Multimedia: Peters on Post-Election Negotiations
- BusinessDesk - Peters won't decide on government until Oct. 7
- Conservative Party - Election Gratitude
Lyndon Hood: Election Lists
While
the ship of state is listing, so I thought I would make some
lists as well. More>>
ALSO:
- Adrian Maidment - Adrian Maidment Cartoon: That Jacinda Smile
Indecision 2017: Election Day
Results
National won 46% of the vote with Labour
on 35.8%. NZ First won 7.5%, with the Greens on 5.8%. ACT
held on to Epsom, but failed to get more MPs. The Maori
Party were wiped out of Parliament. There are still special
votes to be counted, but clearly National is in the box seat
to form the next Government. Full
preliminary results
>>
ALSO:
- Out-Link - Electoral Commission: Election 2017 - Overall Results
- Lyndon Hood - Election Lists
- Adrian Maidment - Cartoon: That Jacinda Smile
- Paul McDonald - Cartoon: National's Call
- BusinessDesk - MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in light trading - NZ dollar falls as markets await new government - Reserve Bank seen on hold this week - NZ stocks, dollar tread water after election - NZ dollar holds above 73 US cts - Kiwi may get brief boost after National wins most votes
- Out-Link - Election 2017: the Special Votes • Legal Beagle • Public Address
- The Nation - Steven Joyce - Phil Twyford - James Shaw - Tamati Coffey - David Seymour
- Out-Link - RECAP: Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaks at Parliament | Radio NZ
- Greens - Green Party announces government negotiation team
- Greenpeace NZ - New Government must take action on environment
- Stand With Pike - Election outcome huge win for Pike families
- Transtasman - The Election With Many Victors Ends And Now We Wait
- Moody's - Moody's commentary on the latest New Zealand election
- NZEI - Coalition talks should see big wins for education
- Te Matapihi - Te Matapihi committed to working with the next government
- Not A Party - Not A Party scrambles for self-worth
- Socialist Equality Group - No clear winner in NZ election
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