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Govt Cuts Frontline White Collar Crime Fighters At Serious Fraud Office

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 4:43 pm | PSA

The ‘tough on crime’ Government is forcing the Serious Fraud Office to cut funding and jobs, undermining the ability of the office to keep fighting white collar crime which impacts thousands of New Zealanders every year. More >>

WEL Welcomes Government’s Energy Security Improvement Plan

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 3:38 pm | WEL Networks

WEL Networks welcomes the Coalition Government’s announcement outlining steps to improve New Zealand’s energy security and affordability, especially through the easing of restrictions on electricity lines companies owning generation. More >>

Global Concerns Over New Zealand's Proposed Vape Legislation

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 2:54 pm | CAPHRA

CAPHRA Exposes Global Concerns About New Zealand's Proposed Vape Legislation More >>

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Postal Workers Union’s Calls For Censorship Must Be Challenged

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 2:02 pm | Free Speech Union

Comments made by John Maynard, the co-national president of the Postal Workers Union, play into calls for censorship and fail to stand up for workers’ most basic right; their right to free speech, says Jonathan Ayling, Chief Executive of the Free Speech ... More >>

Government Announces Changes To Fast Track Approvals Bill

Monday, 26 August 2024, 5:33 pm | NZPI

We look forward to other amendments to address these outstanding concerns when the Environment Committee reports back to Parliament on 18 October. More >>

New Gas Import Facility Is Outright Climate Denial, Says Greenpeace

Monday, 26 August 2024, 5:19 pm | Greenpeace

This incredibly stupid decision is a deliberate slap in the face for the Pacific nations the PM will be meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum this week. Pacific nations face rising sea levels and more intense cyclones due to climate change. More >>

Young Labour Calls On The Government With Exasperation To Toitū Te Tiriti

Monday, 26 August 2024, 3:15 pm | Young Labour

This Bill purposefully betrays the partnership laid down in Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and undermines the unity of our nation. It's like the coalition is actively trying to pour salt in the wounds of Māori. More >>

Councillors Split On Local Government Announcements

Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:52 pm | Taxpayers' Union

The survey asked elected officials whether they supported or opposed each of the four main policy announcements from the Prime Minister at last week’s LGNZ conference. More >>

Young Labour Calls On The Government With Exasperation To Toitū Te Tiriti

Monday, 26 August 2024, 1:50 pm | Young Labour

To echo the words of many across Aotearoa, if this Bill were to pass, there will be hikoi like we have never seen before. Young Labour will unreservedly play our part to tautoko this fierce opposition. We will do everything in our power to stop ... More >>

Minister Must Listen To Court’s Uber Ruling And Abandon Contractor Reform

Monday, 26 August 2024, 1:02 pm | NZCTU

The Minister must listen to the judgement of the Court of Appeal and recognise the rights of workers to have cases heard in the courts. There is now no excuse to pursue her unethical plans for contractor reform. More >>

Historic Win For Drivers As Uber Appeal Dismissed; Minister Must Halt Contractor Law Changes

Monday, 26 August 2024, 12:37 pm | First Union

FIRST Union General Secretary, Dennis Maga, says the Court of Appeal’s verdict is heartening and motivating for the drivers and unions against a backdrop of anti-worker reforms under the National Government. More >>

New Wellington Road Tax The Straw That Will Break The Camel’s Back

Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:11 am | Taxpayers' Union

Congestion charges can be a useful tool to manage demand, but that’s not what this is. There’d be no need to manage demand if the Council weren’t spending millions ripping up roads and car parks to replace them with cycleways. More >>

Ministers Finally Heed The Advice Of ‘Screaming Wetland Birds’ - But Further Overhaul Of Fast-track Scheme Needed

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 8:04 pm | WWF-New Zealand

The changes are a step in the right direction but still don’t go far enough to halt the devastation this legislation will unleash on Aotearoa’s environment. More >>

Fast-track Approvals Bill Still Fundamentally Flawed, Despite Welcome Changes

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 5:34 pm | Forest And Bird

It is clear the government is feeling the pressure from the people of New Zealand. However, we must remain vigilant. We can’t afford to take our eyes off the ball yet, or we risk losing more of our unique natural heritage that defines us. More >>

Fast Track Bill Still Abhorrent Danger To Nature And Democracy - ECO

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 5:10 pm | ECO

The Bill still rides roughshod over the Conservation Act, the Reserves Act, the Environmental Protection Authority, Local and regional government standards, plans and consent provisions, and it suspends a host of other environmental protection measures. More >>

EDS Responds To Changes To Fast-track Bill

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 5:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society

The main problem with the Bill remains that the decision-making criteria are still heavily weighted in favour of development over the environment. Given the way the purpose clause is drafted, it’s hard to see any project being turned down, whether ... More >>

Govt Tinkers With Fast Track Bill When It Should Ditch It Altogether - CAFT

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 5:04 pm | CAFT - Communities Against the Fast Track

CAFT questioned what drove the Cabinet to make these decisions, ahead of the Select Committee reporting the Bill back to Parliament. More >>

Fast Track Bill Remains Fundamentally Anti-environment - Nineteen New Mining Projects In The Pipeline

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 5:02 pm | Greenpeace

The key part of the Fast Track Bill remains in place after these changes - projects will still be assessed on purely economic criteria which totally override environmental criteria. More >>

Corrupt Arms Firm Awarded NZDF Contract

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 2:43 pm | Peace Action Wellington

In 2010, BAE Systems was sentenced to pay a $400 million criminal fine, one of the largest criminal fines in the history of US corruption cases. More >>

Open Letter To The Government: Peace And Security For Aotearoa New Zealand

Saturday, 24 August 2024, 7:01 pm | New Zealand Quakers

New Zealand’s security would be best enhanced by our contribution to the international community through increased efforts in resolving conflict, rather than aligning ourselves with parties to conflict. More >>

National Iwi Chairs Forum Concerned With Goldsmith’s Appointment Of The Chief Commissioner & Race Relations Commissioner

Friday, 23 August 2024, 8:12 pm | Pou Tangata

The issue isn’t that the incoming Human Rights Commissioner has views—it's that he is using one of the most critical roles in our nation to promote personal opinions on global matters that hold little relevance to the pressing challenges we face here ... More >>

Mayors’ Proposal To Avoid Mill Closures Welcomed By FIRST Union

Friday, 23 August 2024, 2:20 pm | First Union

Under the terms of the FIRST Union and E tū members’ Collective Agreement with WPI, the company presented a proposal to close the mill to workers and unions on Tuesday this week. The Agreement provided for a consultation period for unions and ... More >>

Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes Rejection Of Further Space Industry Corporate Welfare

Friday, 23 August 2024, 12:35 pm | Taxpayers' Union

If the Government wants to support the space industry, they should focus on cutting the red tape that makes it so challenging to launch a rocket into space in the first place, and encouraging councils to do the same. More >>

Pine Tree Report 'Reads Like A Horror Story' For Farmers

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:52 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers say the ‘Why Pines?’ report released today by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge should serve as a major wake-up call for the Government. More >>

Mayor Has Meltdown Over Government Directives

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:47 pm | Ray Chung

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s meltdown over the Prime Minister’s comments at yesterday’s Local Government New Zealand conference demonstrates she’s too blindly subservient to Green Party climate change policies and ideology to accept the current ... More >>

Unions Reject Flawed Care And Support Pay Equity Review Outcome As A Distraction

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:17 pm | PSA

Unions representing care and support workers flatly reject the pay equity methodology report released by Te Whatu Ora. More >>

Upper Hutt Principals Call For Slow Down To Pace Of Change

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 2:44 pm | NZ Principals Federation

The Upper Hutt Principals' Association (UHPA) joins their colleagues across the country, including the New Zealand Principals' Federation (NZPF), Wellington Regional Primary Principals' Association (WRPPA), and other regional associations, in voicing their ... More >>

Government Needs To Take Its Own Advice After Funding $1.5 Million Dance Competition

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 1:45 pm | Taxpayers' Union

The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the Government for teaming up with Auckland Council to spend $1.5 million ($750,000 each) on funding a dancing competition less than 24 hours after hounding the local government sector for wasting money on nice-to-haves ... More >>

Nationhood Is Too Important To Be Left To Politics

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 2:42 pm | Te Tari o te Kiingitanga

In his annual address to the nation, Kiingi Tuheitia acknowledged the attendance of Rangatira and Ariki from Aotearoa, the Pacific and North America who attended the King’s 18th annual Koroneihana celebrations at Tuurangawawae Marae this week. More >>

Derelict Buildings Will Vanish Under Heritage Revamp

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 12:11 pm | Voluntary Heritage Group

The Voluntary Heritage Group says a crisis in national heritage, with hundreds of buildings derelict or neglected, could be resolved with plans hinted at this week by Resource Management Act Reform Minister Chris Bishop. More >>

Taxpayers’ Union Launches Campaign To Cap Rates Hikes

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:41 am | Taxpayers' Union

The Taxpayer’s Union last night launched a campaign calling for a cap on annual rates hikes. This would limit annual rates increases to 3% annually, unless councils seek approval from residents for a larger increase through a referendum. More >>

Seymour Needs To Lead The Charge On Public Sector Waste

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:04 am | Taxpayers' Union

“The Ministry of Regulation is Seymour’s credibility test, and we’re still a long way off slinging out the 18,000 extra bureaucrats hired since 2017. Seymour needs to lead by example, and has now set himself a tough task to demonstrate value ... More >>

High Court Tells Government Not To Keep Documents Secret From Abuse Survivors

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 9:26 am | Cooper Legal

Yesterday, the High Court told Government Departments that survivors of abuse in State care have the right to access information that the State holds about them. More >>

Campaign Launched Against New Zealand's Smokefree Environments And Regulated Products Amendment Bill

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 8:32 am | CAPHRA

CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates) is raising alarm over the New Zealand government's recent announcement of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill. More >>

Kill The Treaty Principles Bill Charade Now Or Front Up To A Public Debate

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 8:22 am | Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira

ACT leader David Seymour has constantly challenged New Zealanders to have a national conversation about the Treaty of Waitangi but it’s a charade, says Te Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Chief Executive Helmut Modlik. More >>

One Small Step For 57,000 Voices

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 7:30 pm | SPCA

SPCA is encouraging everyone to submit their opposition to the repeal of the ban on live export by sea by submitting on the discussion document when it opens for public consultation. People can also have their voice heard any time by writing to ... More >>

Hundreds Of Manufacturing Jobs Under Threat At WPI As Mill Operators Propose Closure

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 5:16 pm | First Union

Around 230 workers at Winstone Pulp International’s (WPI) Karioi Pulpmill and Tangiwai Sawmill are reeling from today’s announcement that WPI will commence consultation over the permanent closure of both mills, primarily due to the high cost of electricity. More >>

Kiwibank Must Be Sold

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 1:34 pm | Taxpayers' Union

The way to make Kiwibank a ‘maverick’ that has the drive to make the banking sector more competitive is to sell it to private shareholders, says Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager. More >>

Ratepayers Welcome End To Secret Closed-door Meetings

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 1:31 pm | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance

For too long ratepayers have been kept in the dark about what goes on behind closed doors. Good governance depends on transparency so that decision makers can be held accountable, says Ratepayers’ Alliance Spokesperson Sam Warren. More >>

UNEMIG Statement On The The Human Rights Commission Review Of The AEWV Scheme

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 1:23 pm | First Union

The review highlighted the core issue that the AEWV remains tied to a single employer, creating a massive power imbalance and putting the migrant worker at a significant disadvantage. More >>

Workers At Major Social Housing And Social Service Provider To Strike For Fair Pay

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 1:16 pm | PSA

Strike action comes after eight months of negotiations leading to Visionwest offering a meagre pay increases ranging from 0% for some to 2.6% for others. Members of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi say their pay is putting ... More >>

Mercury Pays Shareholders Highest Payout Per Share In History

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 1:06 pm | 350 Aotearoa

350 Aotearoa campaigner Adam Currie says “Households are struggling and high electricity prices are destroying jobs. In the midst of an energy crisis, it is mind-boggling that Mercury thinks now is the time to be delivering mega payouts to shareholders. More >>

Rally For Māori Wards As PM Opens Local Government Conference

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:58 pm | Poneke Anti-fascist Coalition

There is a double standard by which only Māori participation and representation is subject to a general community review. When a geographical ward is proposed the people affected are asked, whereas when a Māori ward is proposed everyone is asked, ... More >>

Unclear Roadside Drug Testing Risks Motorist Delays

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:53 pm | Auckland University of Technology

Theoretically, it is possible for someone to test positive to amphetamine if they are taking dexamphetamine (an ADHD medication) depending on the sensitivity of the test. What happens to these people at the roadside? More >>

Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan: A Weak Response That Misses The Target

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:24 pm | Public Health Communication Centre

Health, energy and business experts are warning that the government’s second greenhouse gas ‘Emissions Reduction Plan” lacks the ambition needed to reach its target and will have consequences for our population’s health. More >>

ETS Announcement Step In The Right Direction

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 10:51 am | Climate Forestry Association

The Government’s announcement of updated settings for the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction in restoring market and sector confidence, according to the Climate Forestry Association (CFA). More >>

Human Rights Review Confirms Widespread Migrant Worker Exploitation

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 10:31 am | NZCTU

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to take immediate action to end migrant worker exploitation in Aotearoa following the release of the Human Rights Commission review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. More >>

New Review: Migrant Workers Being Exploited In AEWV Work Visa Scheme

Monday, 19 August 2024, 11:42 am | Human Rights Commission

From non-existent jobs and wages to the potential for human trafficking – migrant workers are being exploited, says Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission’s Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner. More >>

Contact Increases Shareholder Dividends In Midst Of Energy Crisis

Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:48 am | 350 Aotearoa

350 Aotearoa campaigner Adam Currie says “Households are struggling and high electricity prices are destroying jobs. In the midst of an energy crisis, it is mind-boggling that Contact thinks now is the time to be delivering mega payouts to shareholders." More >>

New Gene Technology Rules Discussion Welcomed

Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:38 am | Organics Aotearoa New Zealand

The organic sector has welcomed the New Zealand government’s review of gene technology rules to meet changes in scientific advancements. More >>

Fonterra ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Claims Blatant Greenwash

Monday, 19 August 2024, 9:58 am | Greenpeace

Greenpeace Aotearoa says the latest exposé of Fonterra’s dishonest marketing strategies indicates that the co-operative’s license to pollute is coming to an end. More >>

New Analysis Shows Massive Shortage Of Fossil Gas, Higher Energy Bills - Government Must Act To Reduce Demand

Monday, 19 August 2024, 8:56 am | Green Building Council

New analysis of the Ministry for the Environment’s latest fossil gas demand modelling & MBIE’s latest fossil gas production forecasts show the current shortage will become cavernous in coming years, unless Government acts to reduce demand, says New ... More >>

Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Tougher Rules Against Corruption, As Public Unease Grows

Sunday, 18 August 2024, 2:53 pm | Helen Clark Foundation

The research identifies five areas most vulnerable to corrupt practices: the practice of political lobbying; political donations and elections funding; access to official information; foreign bribery; and beneficial ownership of corporate entities. More >>

Growing Perceptions Of Corruption In New Zealand’s Political System Need Urgent Action

Sunday, 18 August 2024, 2:40 pm | Health Coalition Aotearoa

Having balanced public policy-making systems with strong transparency and accountability are fundamental for our democracy. The Government’s lack of progress in making urgent changes needed to bring balance and transparency to public policy making is ... More >>

People First NZ Responds To The Announcement For Changes To Whaikaha – Ministry Of Disabled People

Friday, 16 August 2024, 2:06 pm | People First NZ

People First NZ member and Enabling Good Lives National Leadership Group Member, Shane McInroe said “I am annoyed about the lack of consultation with the disability community about this major decision”. More >>

Proposed Treaty Principles Bill “disingenuous” And Will “distort”

Friday, 16 August 2024, 1:54 pm | National Urban Maori Authority

The Waitangi Tribunal agree saying, “Even though the people who agreed to that sacred covenant are no longer alive, their descendants still honour its words. The coming together of different races in this country began with the Treaty and it cannot ... More >>

Who Is Going To Pay Our Debt?

Friday, 16 August 2024, 12:05 pm | The Wise Response Society

The assumption that growth would diffuse debt, is well past its use-by date. Wise Response suggests we need a different method of accounting. A method that determines whether debt is actually repayable, and takes into account physical realities. More >>