Commenting on this, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “ACC is funded by levies. Taxpayers shouldn’t be picking up the bill for hardened criminals who get themselves hurt whilst out committing crimes." More >>

REVEALED: Which Ministry Is Being Naughty On Taxpayers’ Time?

Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Taxpayers don’t pay bureaucrats to sit watching adult videos, so why does it keep happening?” More >>

This Past Year Saw Policing Get 'Back To Basics' - Minister Mark Mitchell

Monday, 6 January 2025, 7:28 pm | RNZ

RNZ sat down with Police Minister and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell for a year in review, across his portfolios. More >>

Countering Foreign Interference Bill A Dramatic Attack On Free Speech And Rights

Sunday, 5 January 2025, 2:08 pm | Peace Action Wellington

We know that the impact of this kind of legislation is to silence legitimate political activity. In particular this is likely to be the case where people are advocating for policies that are contrary to the position of the current government. More >>

A year in The House: Law and order, deregulation and repeal

Saturday, 4 January 2025, 8:04 pm | RNZ

In its first year this Parliament has passed 46 new laws, with another 37 underway. We outline some of the government's major changes. More >>

Honouring Kahurangi Tariana Turia: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Tino Rangatiratanga

Friday, 3 January 2025, 5:04 pm | Lady Tureiti Moxon

Her decision to take a stand against the Labour Party’s anti-Māori and racist policies—crossing the floor and founding Te Pāti Māori—was a defining moment in our nation’s history. Today, Te Pāti Māori continues to uphold her vision ... More >>

Animal Justice Party Condemns Planned Mass Euthanasia Of 1,000 Canada Geese In Christchurch

Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 5:55 pm | Animal Justice Party

"This mass slaughter is an ineffective, inhumane, and costly waste of ratepayers' money," says Danette Wereta, General Secretary of the AJP. "It’s a short-term fix that fails to address the root causes of the issue and risks exacerbating the problem ... More >>

Opposing The Normalization Of Apartheid Through Sport

Monday, 30 December 2024, 1:35 pm | Palestine Forum of New Zealand

Welcoming Israeli athletes to Aotearoa is not a neutral act. It normalizes the systemic injustices perpetrated by the Israeli state against Palestinians. More >>

Protest Against Israeli Tennis Player At The ASB Tennis Classic Today

Monday, 30 December 2024, 1:27 pm | Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa

Glushko has served in the Israeli military and is an Israeli army reservist. She is representing the rogue, apartheid state of Israel at the tournament. More >>

Government Coy On Police Plan To Target 'At Risk' Children For Social Investment

Saturday, 28 December 2024, 2:10 pm | RNZ

The "prevention support" would be targeted at primary school-age children, but the police minister will not say if the idea is being progressed. More >>

Hui, Protests, Kotahitanga, And A New Kuini - A Historic Year For Māoridom

Saturday, 28 December 2024, 2:05 pm | RNZ

A hīkoi, a haka, and the rise of a new generation - RNZ unpacks a contentious and momentous year for Māoridom. More >>

Black Saturday Protest At Devonport Naval Base, Tāmaki Makaurau, 28 December 2024

Friday, 27 December 2024, 7:35 pm | Michel Mulipola

The protest action isn't only to mark the historical acts of violence the NZ govt has enacted against Sāmoans but also to highlight the responsibility this current govt and navy have for the environmental and societal impacts of the Manawanui shipwreck. More >>

Youth Organization Fears Government Decisions Mean Rangatahi Will Be Sleeping Rough This Xmas!

Monday, 23 December 2024, 8:59 pm | Kick Back

Kick Back has growing concerns about the impact that denying young people access to shelter is having on the mental health and physical safety of the young people we serve. More >>

Public Service Cuts: 'Rough' Months Ahead For Those Out Of Work

Monday, 23 December 2024, 8:26 pm | RNZ

Laid-off public servants have been slogging it out on a months-long job hunt, and for some that will continue into 2025. More >>

Church Bioethics Agencies Express Dismay at the Rushed Consultation Period for Submissions on the Gene Technology Bill

Monday, 23 December 2024, 4:51 pm | Interchurch Bioethics Council

“We urge the Health Select Committee to extend the date for submissions,” concluded Rev Bush. “There is too much at stake to leave the outcome of this review only in the hands of politicians or those with vested interests.” More >>

Submissions Open For The International Treaty Examination Of The Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability

Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:16 pm | Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee

The agreement seeks to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. More >>

Submissions Open For The International Treaty Examination Of The Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability

Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:11 pm | Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee

The Treaty is a regional fisheries agreement that seeks to provide access to Exclusive Economic Zones of Pacific Island Parties (PIPs) for United States tuna fishing vessels, in return for access fees paid to those PIPs. More >>

Submissions Open For The International Treaty Examination Of The Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability

Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:03 pm | Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee

The Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability seeks to deliver commercial opportunities for New Zealand’s economy, while addressing climate and sustainability challenges. More >>

Signs Of The Hīkoi: More Than Just 'Words On Cardboard'

Sunday, 22 December 2024, 6:19 pm | RNZ

The placards seen at the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti conveyed "huge kōrero with immediacy", expert says: "People know the power of the word." More >>

Funding Cuts To Charity Particularly Felt Over Christmas Period

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:53 pm | RNZ

The number of people seeking help from Lifeline is expected to increase by 10 to 20 percent over Christmas. More >>

How Diplomats Have Broken The Law In NZ - And What Happened Next

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:51 pm | RNZ

A handful of foreign diplomats have misbehaved during their time here - and not all of them have been brought to justice. More >>

Former Political Figure Who Abused Teens Confirms Appeal

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:48 pm | RNZ

The former political figure who sexually abused two teens in the late 1990s will challenge his case in the Court of Appeal next year. More >>

James Cameron To Launch New 'Vision' To Save Struggling Wellington

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:46 pm | RNZ

A group of high-profile Wellingtonians are launching a series of events about the future of the city, with the first to feature film director James Cameron. More >>

Government quietly scraps waste minimisation policies

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:39 pm | RNZ

The government has quietly cancelled plans to improve recycling and roll out a kerbside food scraps composting scheme. More >>

NZCTU Make Submission In Opposition To Treaty Principles Bill

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 3:00 pm | NZCTU

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have submitted against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, slamming the Bill as a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an attack on tino rangatiratanga and the collective rights of Tangata Whenua. More >>

OECD Report Highlights That More Is Needed

Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:47 pm | Transparency International NZ

This report reflects that gap in our dealings overseas, and it shows that legislators, the public sector and businesses need to walk the talk. More >>

The Year In Politics: Stories That Dominated The Headlines In 2024

Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:03 pm | RNZ

The year saw nationwide protests, swathes of legislation repealed and introduced, crackdowns on crime and some stern words to local councils. More >>

Community Voices Needed To Challenge Legislative Threats To Māori Wellbeing

Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:35 am | Hapai Te Hauora

The Regulatory Standards Bill and the Oranga Tamariki Bill are both open for public submissions, yet the urgency of these proposed laws remains largely under the radar for many. More >>

PM skipping Waitangi appearance 'a good first step' - hīkoi organiser

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:51 pm | RNZ

"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says. More >>

Government's First Paris Agreement Report Fails To Address How It Plans To Hit Targets

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:47 pm | RNZ

The report fails to address how it plans to hit its emissions savings targets. More >>

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Will Not Attend Waitangi At All Next Year

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:44 pm | RNZ

The decision has been criticised by iwi leaders and politicians, who say he needs to show leadership. More >>

Former Defence Minister Peeni Henare Calls Vanuatu Flight Woes 'Embarrassing'

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:40 pm | RNZ

A Hercules plane carrying urban rescue staff to Vanuatu was stranded in New Caledonia after an engine fault. More >>

Government Legislation On Academic Freedom Sign Of New Hope For Universities

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:15 pm | Free Speech Union

Legislation changes announced by the Government today signals that academic freedom can still be restored to university campuses. New Zealand universities have consistently shown they’re not fulfilling their obligations to uphold academic freedom; this ... More >>

GDP Figures No Christmas Present For New Zealand

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:10 pm | NZCTU

Data released by Statistics New Zealand today showed a significant slowdown in the economy over the past six months, with GDP falling by 1% in September, and 1.1% in June, said CTU Economist Craig Renney. More >>

New Zealand Economy In Freefall While The Government’s Books Burn

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

The Government needs to take its spending problem seriously to balance the books. Continuing to fiddle whilst the books burn is not a fiscal strategy - Willis missing her targets has the country on course for disaster. More >>

Survey Shows Government Lacks Mandate To Repeal Live Export Ban

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:06 pm | SPCA

“Sending live animals on boats into volatile conditions to destinations with poor animal welfare standards is not progressive, lucrative, or likely to stimulate the economy,” says SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Arnja Dale. More >>

Bill To Increase Penalties For Slavery Welcome, But Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 7:38 pm | World Vision New Zealand

World Vision New Zealand welcomes the introduction of a Private Members’ Bill to increase penalties for slavery offenses, but warns it does not go far enough to address weaknesses in New Zealand’s modern slavery and trafficking laws. More >>

Treaty Principles Bill A Threat To The Rights Of Children In Aotearoa

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 7:10 pm | UNICEF Aotearoa NZ

Teresa Tepania-Ashton, Director of Advocacy at UNICEF Aotearoa, says it is critical that New Zealanders who care about children participate in the submissions process and identify the risk to the rights of tamariki. More >>

GMO Bill Creates More Societal Division

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:18 am | Buy Pure

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) last week completed another two days with Ministers, political leaders, Ministries and primary sector leaders sharing science knowledge, societal concerns, economic impacts and trade findings. More >>

Lake Alice Survivor Realises House Bus Dream With Redress Payment

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:34 pm | RNZ

Robyn Dandy plans to use her $150K payment to go on a South Island roadtrip with her pets in honour of the grandson she's lost. More >>

Attorney-General 'Appalled' After Judge And Former Doctor Verbally Abuse Winston Peters At Exclusive Party

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:32 pm | RNZ

Attorney-general Judith Collins said she was aware of what happened and was "appalled by it". More >>

Final Decisions On TVNZ Restructure To Be Announced In Coming Days

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:24 pm | RNZ

TVNZ's chief executive Jodi O'Donnell appeared before MPs at select committee on Wednesday for its annual review and outlined the big costs for the company. More >>

Lake Alice Payments Discriminatory

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:25 pm | Cooper Legal

“While we applaud the Govt for trying to do the right thing for Lake Alice survivors & in recognising international recommendations, why is this Govt not doing right by all other survivors and recognising domestic recommendations?” Ms Cooper and ... More >>

Minister Needs To Listen To The Evidence On Engineered Stone Ban

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 2:03 pm | NZCTU

“We need to follow Australia’s example and implement a total ban of engineered stone, a dangerous product that is killing workers,” said Polaczuk. More >>

MPs Should Take A Break & Reject Easter Trading Bill

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 1:32 pm | Family First New Zealand

We reject any liberalisation of Easter trading laws and also Anzac and Christmas days because workers deserve this special annual break to spend time with their families. More >>

Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi says Luxon may be 'drop-nuts' if he doesn't attend Waitangi Day

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:51 pm | RNZ

The prime minister not attending Waitangi Day would show he "has no balls and may be a drop-nuts", Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says. More >>

Chris Trotter: Running Us Off The Rails

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:06 pm | The Rail Advocacy Collective

New Zealand will pay a high price for pulling out of this deal – just as it did 64 years ago when the Second National Government tore up the contract its Labour predecessor had signed with British and American interests to establish a large cotton ... More >>

Protesters Disrupt 3rd Reading Of Fast-track Bill

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 6:40 pm | 350 Aotearoa

”The fast-track bill is anti-democratic, anti-climate, and anti-Te Tiriti. Regardless of the bill passing today, thousands of New Zealanders are ready to stop these projects from being built in our communities,” says 350 spokesperson Adam Currie. More >>

HYEFU And BPS Data Shows New Zealand Is Way Off Track

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 3:42 pm | NZCTU

The data showed that the economy is growing more slowly than forecast just six months ago. Next year GDP growth was forecast to 1.7% at Budget, now its 0.5%. GDP is $20bn lower by 2028. Unemployment is higher in every year of the forecast – with 20,000 ... More >>

Immigration Minister Delivers Changes In Time For Christmas

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 3:26 pm | Federated Farmers

"It’s been an incredibly tough few seasons, with huge pressure on farmers who have been unable to find the staff they need to run their businesses." More >>

New Zealanders Be Warned - More Brutal Cuts To Public Services Coming

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 2:03 pm | PSA

"History and now fresh evidence tell us that austerity doesn’t work, but the Government is failing to listen. Today in the Budget Policy Statement it set the stage for further deep and broad cuts which will impact the services New Zealanders need now and in ... More >>

Now We Know Why Nicola Willis Didn’t Want Experts In The Room: Changes OBEGAL Calculation To Appear Less Irresponsible

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 1:52 pm | Taxpayers' Union

“Nicola Willis is guilty of manipulating the fiscal indicators in the same way then Opposition Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis jumped up-and-down about when Grant Robertson changed the way Net Core-Crown Debt was calculated to make the numbers ... More >>

Minimum Wage Announcement “A Pay Cut For The Most Vulnerable”

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 12:01 pm | E Tu

“The Government has made another callous decision which will make in-work poverty even worse in Aotearoa,” E tū Assistant National Secretary, Annie Newman says. More >>

Minimum Wage ‘Increase’ Is An Effective Cut

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:05 am | NZCTU

“With inflation forecast at 2% by the Reserve Bank, the new minimum wage rate is an effective cut in real terms and will leave workers worse off. This is the second year in a row where this Govt has made the decision to cut the minimum wage in real ... More >>