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Te Pāti Māori: Urges Governor-General To Block Repeal Of 7AA

Andrea Compton: Too hard?

Worldline: Slow Consumer Spending Despite Declining Interest Rates

EMA: Work Still Required To Reduce Workplace Harm

Watercare: Driest March In 15 Years For Auckland's Dam Catchments

Privileges Committee: Final alternative date for the hearings of evidence

Rainbow Wellington: Strongly Condemns Threats Against Rainbow MP

Government: Unacceptable Payment By KiwiRail

Gordon Campbell: On The Clash Between Auckland Airport And Air New Zealand

Plainly, the claims being tossed around in the media last year that the new terminal envisaged by Auckland International Airport was a gold-plated “Taj Mahal” extravagance were false. With one notable exception, the Commerce Commission’s comprehensive investigation has ended up endorsing every other aspect of the airport’s building programme (and its pricing/charging decisions) as “reasonable” and /or “acceptable” within the terms of the Commerce Act. The new terminal will integrate the airport’s domestic and international functions, and is set to become operational in 2029 at the latest.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

NZ Government: Repeal Of 7AA Puts Child Wellbeing First

The Bill’s passing will enable Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and its frontline staff to focus first and foremost on the safety and wellbeing of children when creating care arrangements, says Minister for Children, Karen Chhour.

NZ Government: Reducing Ambiguity About What Is Reasonably Practicable For Health And Safety Compliance

“As part of my health and safety reform, I am making a change to the ACOP model to reassure people that if they comply with an ACOP, they have done enough to meet their health and safety duties. As the Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety I will approve each new ACOP against a set of standards to ensure they are high quality,” Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says.

Office of the Speaker: New Zealand Parliamentarians Attend 150th IPU Assembly

Stuart Smith MP, Tangi Utikere MP, Kahurangi Carter MP, and Dana Kirkpatrick MP will take part in discussions covering topics including eradicating poverty, fostering social inclusion, and increasing the participation of marginalised groups in decision making.

RNZRSA: RNZRSA Supports Willie Apiata VC's Stand To Drive Change To Veterans’ Support Act

The RSA has long advocated for changes to the Veteran Support Act. In its current form the Act is discriminatory and leaves many of our service personnel who have been affected by their service unable to access the support they need.

Diane McCarthy - LDR: War Hero Willie Apiata Entrusts MP With Victoria Cross Medal

Apiata received the medal for carrying a wounded fellow soldier to safety under heavy fire in Afghanistan in 2004. He has campaigned for more than five years for changes to the Veterans Support Act 2014.

PSA: Disappointing Govt Attack On Diversity, Inclusion In Public Service

The proposed overhaul of public service legislation threatens the progress made in building a quality public service that properly represents New Zealand. Successive governments have sought to build a workforce that reflects the New Zealand population that it serves so it is better able to deliver effective policies and services.

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

Commerce Commission: 2degrees Fined $325,000 For Misleading Claims About ‘Free’ Aussie Business Roaming

Claims made by 2degrees in a widespread advertising campaign between 2020 to 2023 created an impression that customers on mobile business plans would have the ability to roam year-round in Australia at no extra cost when that was not the case.

Natural Hazards Commission: Hub Launched To Empower Architects And Engineers To Build Above Code

“Many people don’t know they can ask for more from their buildings. The point of Design.Resilience.NZ is to become is a one-stop-shop for anyone who is interested in building, buying or upgrading a home to above code minimum,” NNHC’s Principal Advisor for Resilient Buildings, Caleb Dunne says.

Harmony Energy: Ceremony Heralds Start Of Construction On New Zealand’s Largest Solar Farm Project

The solar farm, which is expected to be commissioned by late 2026, will cover 182 hectares and generate 280 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, enough renewable electricity to supply the equivalent of approximately 35,000 New Zealand homes and businesses.

Stats NZ: Annual Number Of Home Consents Down 7.4 Percent

In the year ended February 2025, there were 17,743 multi-unit homes consented, down 15 percent compared with the year ended February 2024. There were 15,852 stand-alone houses consented, up 2.3 percent over the same period.

Plains Media: Plains FM Announces Name Change After 37 Years

“We’ve outgrown our name as we’re so much more than just an FM station,” says Station Manager, Nicki Reece. “Our new name, Plains Media, captures the full scope of what we do on-air, online and through our broad community engagement, and we’re thrilled to share it with everyone.”

NIWA: Flooding From Underneath - New Tool Reveals Shallow Groundwater Elevations

The Shallow Groundwater Screening Tool, which identifies areas at threat from water table rises, will help hazard and land-use decision-makers understand the scale of the problem and which areas are likely to be the most vulnerable, says lead for the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme, NIWA Chief Scientist Coasts and Estuaries Dr Scott Stephens.

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Ramzy Baroud: Civil War On The Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict And Israel’s Future

For Netanyahu and his supporters, a compromise is not possible because it would only signal the return of the balancing act that started in the early 1980s. For the Ashkenazi power base, submission would mean the end of Israel’s David Ben-Gurion, Chaim Weizmann, and others—essentially, the end of Zionism itself. With no possible compromise in sight, civil war in Israel becomes a real possibility.

Gordon Campbell: On The Government’s Latest Ferries Scam

Has Winston Peters got a ferries deal for you! South Korea’s vast HMD has a unique ability to dictate the terms of the ferries contract.

Peter Dunne: Dunne's Weekly - While We're Breaking Up Monoliths, What About MBIE?

To ensure New Zealand does not become a backwater for international sporting and related events, the government ought to establish a stand-alone independent specialist agency to work on both securing such events for New Zealand and the public and private funding required for them to proceed.

Adrian Maidment: Supermarket Signs

New cartoon | "Yes, it's confusing, son. But here - Savings, Low Prices, and Unbeatable Value DON'T actually mean Savings, Low Prices, or Unbeatable Value!"

Ian Powell: Revisiting Universalism

Ian Powell discusses the role of universalism in the provision of public services and benefits in New Zealand in the context of a challenging published critique.

Martin LeFevre - Meditations: In A Global Society, There Is No Such Thing As “National Security”

Global citizens are facing the imminent complete collapse of the international order. But people can be psychologically and philosophically prepared to change course and create a true global order during the short window of opportunity after the bombs stop falling.

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WORLD

New Zealand Defence Force: Indian And New Zealand Navies Involved In $181m Drug Bust In Indian Ocean

The 121kg of heroin and 2386kg of hashish was discovered when marine commandos from Tarkash boarded a suspect dhow and conducted a thorough search. The drugs were found in various cargo holds and compartments.

Google Cloud Security: North Korea’s Expanding IT Threat - NZ And Other Nations In The Crosshairs

DPRK IT workers' activity across multiple countries now establishes them as a global threat. While the United States remains a key target, in recent months, these workers have encountered challenges securing and maintaining employment in the country.

ICHRP: ICHRP Condemns Harassment And Threats Against Victims Of Duterte’s War On The Poor

Among the false narratives promoted were claims of unfair treatment of Duterte during his arrest and targeted online attacks on victims' families, their legal counsels, and those supportive of the movement for justice.

World Vision: 3.5 Million Displaced Following Myanmar Earthquake And Ongoing Internal Conflict

In the hardest-hit areas of Mandalay, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw, and parts of southern Shan State, many people are sleeping outdoors and fearing aftershocks and further building collapses. Thousands have been left homeless, while also struggling to access clean water, sanitation, and essential services.

World Butchers Challenge: World’s Top Butchers From 14 Nations Go Knife-to-Knife In Paris

In front of a crowd of 3500 fans, including supporters who travelled from as far as New Zealand, the teams competed in a gruelling three-hour showdown—demonstrating speed, technique, and creativity under pressure.

Save The Children: ‘It Was Terrifying’ - Children Prepare To Spend Myanmar New Year Festival In Shelters Following Earthquake

The earthquake on 28 March - the most powerful one in a century to hit Myanmar - caused extensive damage to infrastructure, as well as disrupting electricity and telecommunications services across the country.

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LIFESTYLE

Courtney Duncan: Illness Prevents Duncan From Contesting First Round Of 2025 World Women’s Motocross Championship

No stranger to injury recovery over her many years of motocross racing, Duncan says this set back is frustratingly different.

GPNZ: Extended Skill Mix In Primary Care Teams Improves Patient Access And Outcomes

“Signs seem positive, but we will continue to push hard for the sustained investment and workforce development needed to make this the new normal,” concludes Andrew Swanson-Dobbs, CEO at WellSouth Primary Health Network and member of the GPNZ Executive Committee.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Music Legend To Conduct Bach, Beethoven And Mozart With NZSO

Renowned for his profound interpretations of Baroque music, Maestro Suzuki will lead a New Zealand orchestra for the first time in an extraordinary programme of masterpieces by three other legends: JS Bach, WA Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ministry of Health: Ministry Of Health To Look Further At Waikato Hospital Event

Under the Mental Health Act, the Director of Mental Health has statutory powers to examine the events that took place at Waikato Hospital, including whether an inquiry under Section 95 is required. The Director of Mental Health expects to finish his initial review next week and will formally notify Ministers on the next steps after that.

Emirates Team NZ: Statement From Emirates Team NZ On Auckland Hosting Of 38th America’s Cup

While the significant economic benefits of hosting the America’s Cup and other major events are well proven, such as €1.034b ($1.9b NZD) of economic benefits in Barcelona in 2024, we understand there are other priorities for the New Zealand Government right now.

PPTA Te Wehengarua: Draft English Curriculum Lacks Connection With Reality

Moving away from a curriculum that is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a seriously backward move, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.

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