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Week in Politics: Ardern takes on the oil companies
Analysis - The prime minister puts a stake in the ground over petrol prices, National balks at having its election promises costed and the government puts millions into helping the homeless.
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Local board member claims being 'sidelined' over pics with politicians
A community representative in Auckland says she's been sidelined by her peers after posting photos online with Green and Labour party MPs.
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Conflict of interest in law submissions under scrutiny
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard will look at whether people making submissions on proposed law changes should be forced to disclose conflicts of interest.
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Protesters banned from Parliament for singing despite warning
A group of students, including some Youth MPs, have been banned from Parliament for a year, after singing a waiata in the public gallery in support of the… Video
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Government tops up on-the-job literacy and numeracy training fund
The government has committed $14.5 million more over four years for on-the-job literacy and numeracy training.
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Condos or corn? Govt proposes protection for arable land
Fruit and vegetable producers say it's now or never to protect the country's most fertile land from housing developments.
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Panel departures 'won't hurt' final report on justice reform
The resignations of "two Pākehā men" from the government's justice reform group will not hurt the quality of its final report, another member of the team says.
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Week in Politics: Political row follows chief statistician's resignation
Analysis: The botched census brings down a chief executive, there's another wave of speculation about Christopher Luxon standing for National and NZ First could sink an attempt to reverse the ban on…
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Jacinda Ardern 'will visit Ihumātao ... it's just a matter of timing'
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she will go to Ihumātao - but not until the standoff between iwi and Fletchers is over.
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Nick Smith ejected from Parliament again: 'Speaker is biased'
National MP Nick Smith has lodged a serious accusation against Parliament's Speaker calling him "biased" after once again being booted out of the debating chamber.
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Govt plan to free up planning rules
Under the government's proposal, councils - particularly in the six high growth centres - will be given a clear direction to loosen their rules.
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KiwiBuild programme losing another top boss
Helen O'Sullivan was appointed earlier this year to oversee the development and construction of KiwiBuild homes.
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Tamihere wants to drop Auckland petrol tax if elected mayor
Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere says he will drop the city's petrol tax and build a new harbour crossing if elected.
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Phil Twyford: 'Poor quality planning is stopping our cities from growing'
The government is directing councils to loosen up their planning rules, allowing cities to grow both up and out, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
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Policy costings plan: Opposition's response 'absolutely ridiculous' - Robertson
The finance minister is accusing Simon Bridges of "electioneering" and introducing "the very worst of American politics'' to New Zealand. Audio
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Hikoi to present 20,000-name petition urging PM to visit Ihumātao
Protesters occupying land at Ihumātao will begin a four-hour hikoi to Jacinda Ardern's constituency office at Mt Albert on Thursday to present a petition calling on the Prime Minister to visit.
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Word limits on Māori translations 'institutional racism'
Strict word limits for Māori translations of local body election candidate profiles is a form of "institutional racism" and should be changed, a candidate says.
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MPs back euthanasia bill revisions 'to alleviate concerns'
ACT Party leader David Seymour's voluntary euthanasia bill has cleared another stage in Parliament with a suite of changes aimed at securing support. Audio
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Civil Aviation Authority chairperson Nigel Gould resigns
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) chairperson Nigel Gould has resigned following a request from the government. Audio
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Transparency falters at Greens' annual conference
Power Play - For a party that espouses open and transparent democracy, the secretive nature of the Greens' annual conference is a poor showing, writes Jane Patterson. Audio
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Week in Politics: Major announcements and minor spats
Analysis: The week started with the poorly polling Simon Bridges giving a popular keynote speech at National's annual conference and descended into accusations of a 'part-time PM'.
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Alan Bollard appointed to chair Infrastructure Commission
Former Reserve Bank governor Dr Alan Bollard has been appointed to chair the new Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
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Watchdog plan for election policy costings
The problem of political parties disputing each others costing was highlighted in the 2017 election and now an independent entity to ensure parties aren't fudging their figures is a step closer.
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Hōkai Rangi: 'We have to try and do things differently' - PM
Jacinda Ardern says she backs Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis as being best placed to comment on racism in the prison system. Audio
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Royal Commission hearing: Churches fail to announce dropping of confidentiality clauses
The Catholic and Anglican churches are still considering quashing legal agreements that may prevent abuse survivors from giving evidence to the inquiry investigating historical abuse in care.
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Meet or we'll march: Ihumātao protesters urge PM over visit
A petition has been launched calling on the Prime Minister to visit Ihumātao, which hundreds of people have been occupying to oppose a new housing development.
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'It has to go': Advocates demand 'racist' refugee policy ends
Politicians have been told New Zealand's "racist" refugee policy must change towards Middle Eastern and African people.
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Environmentalist campaigner on new winter grazing taskforce
Vets, industry leaders, farmers and campaigner Angus Robson make up the 10-person group.
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