Hamilton, New Zealand – On April 5th, 2024, the streets of Hamilton echoed with the voices of dissent as a significant number of residents gathered to protest against the government’s proposed Fast Track Approval Bill. The bill, which aims to expedite the approval process for infrastructure, housing, and development projects, has sparked controversy across the […]
Controversial Fast Track Approval Bill Raises Environmental Concerns in New Zealand In a move that has stirred both industrial circles and environmental groups, the New Zealand government has introduced the Fast Track Approval Bill, spearheaded by National Party’s Chris Bishop. The bill grants unprecedented authority to three government ministers—Shane Jones, Chris Bishop, and Simeon Brown—to […]
Aotearoa youngest MP is in parliament fighting the good fight. Our conversation with Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, a Te Paati Māori MP, revealed the events in Parliament this week. The coalition government has been rushing to pass laws under urgency, causing distress.
The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, has a sister-in-law who is employed as a trade and marketing coordinator for British American Tobacco, the world’s leading tobacco company. However, Luxon has stated that he has never engaged in discussions about tobacco policy with her. He has assured that his relationship with his sister-in-law is […]
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is providing a further $5 million to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling,” Mr Peters says. “That is why New Zealand has contributed $15 million in humanitarian assistance since […]
Increasing the number of security staff in emergency departments (EDs) over the busy Christmas and New Year period improved the safety of both staff and patients, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. 200 additional security staff (93 FTEs) were provided to 32 EDs in response to concerns raised by ED staff about safety and an […]
The adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2 per cent to $23.15 an hour from 1 April 2024, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. “This Government is committed to striking the right balance between protecting the incomes of our lowest paid workers and maintaining labour market settings that encourage employment,” […]
James Shaw, the key figure behind New Zealand’s significant Zero Carbon Act, has declared his resignation as the Green Party’s Co-leader, effective from March. However, he will continue his parliamentary duties to back the Bill of Rights (Right to a Sustainable Environment) Amendment Bill. Reflecting on his tenure, Shaw expressed, “Serving as New Zealand’s Climate […]
In right wing politics a significant event was taking place. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron was filled with anticipation for the State of the Nation speech by ACT Party leader, David Seymour. As Seymour took the stage, the audience fell silent. He began his speech, addressing various issues, including the 2024 US Election and […]
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is facing criticism from anti-smoking groups and politicians due to RNZ’s disclosure that she might pause the tobacco tax for three years. Currently, the tobacco excise is annually adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). RNZ has revealed that Costello is considering a three-year freeze on CPI-related excise increases […]