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National Māori Action Day - Te Pāti Māori protests in pictures
5 Dec 2023Protest marches and convoys have been held around the country in response to Te Pāti Maori's call for action against the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty.
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Government plans are a challenge to Treaty's existence - Rawiri Waititi
5 Dec 2023The government's policies fly in the face of what Te Tiriti represents for the nation, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
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COP28: NZ supports tripling global renewable energy, minister says
4 Dec 2023Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says he will provide an update on New Zealand's stance on a global renewables pledge when he lands in Dubai at the end of the week.
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Motorists advised to prepare for disruptions due to protests
4 Dec 2023Te Pāti Māori is calling on the community to join in, and police say people with time-sensitive commitments should be prepared.
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Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation 'ridiculous'
4 Dec 2023A plan to repeal parts of the smokefree legislation is anti-health, Northland emergency doctors say in a letter to Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Audio
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Govt confirms it is dumping 'hugely wasteful' Lake Onslow battery project
3 Dec 2023The $16 billion pumped hydro scheme had been championed by the former Labour government.
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Scrapping NZ battery project 'short-sighted' - Otago energy expert
4 Dec 2023The government confirmed on Sunday it was scrapping the Lake Onslow scheme in Otago. Audio
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Luxon tells team to fact-check claims after tobacco outlet mistake
4 Dec 2023The new government is "deeply committed to lowering smoking rates in New Zealand", the prime minister says. Audio
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New Zealand to put 'every single effort' into getting free trade deal with India
4 Dec 2023A trade expert is sceptical about New Zealand's ability to lock in a free trade agreement with India within three years, but the trade minister says it is possible.
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Raf Manji steps down from leading The Opportunities Party
3 Dec 2023Raf Manji is standing down from his role after failing to get into Parliament this election. The party received just over 2 percent of the general vote.
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'And so it begins': Inside Parliament during the uneasy transition of government
3 Dec 2023All week, boxes, trolleys, and chairs have been moving back and forth as the new government, new MPs, and survivors from the old government transition into their new roles.
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The Week in Politics: Winston goes to war
1 Dec 2023The NZ First leader derailed the new coalition government's first week in power, writes Peter Wilson.
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Focus on Politics: Distractions assail coalition as it lays out ambitious agenda
2 Dec 2023Fixing the economy is a hefty workload for a Cabinet that's so far been dogged by distractions - driven partly by new Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Audio
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'It's not working' - Councillor says Wellington mayor should resign
1 Dec 2023A Wellington City councillor says mayor Tory Whanau isn't able to give "the 150 percent that's needed" to lead the capital. Audio
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Political panel: The coalition government's first week
1 Dec 2023RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, Newhub's political editor Jenna Lynch, and the New Zealand Herald's deputy political editor, Thomas Coughlan discuss the coalition government's first week in… Audio
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Eight new hats for Judith Collins
The Detail - Spies, space and science form just part of the new domain for battle-hardened politician Judith Collins.
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Steve Maharey resigns as chair of Pharmac and ACC
1 Dec 2023Steve Maharey has resigned as chairperson of the boards of Pharmac and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
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Watch: 'We are going to ban phones across NZ in schools' - Luxon
1 Dec 2023Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have spoken about their plans for schooling, local government and the economy in Auckland.
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New Zealand welcomes extension to pause in Gaza conflict
1 Dec 2023Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the extra day added to the halt in fighting, and called on all parties and countries with influence to work towards a long-term ceasefire.
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Coalition's WHO policy leaves public health expert 'baffled'
1 Dec 2023Public health academic Michael Baker says the new government's approach to World Health Organisation regulations is "incoherent".
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Mark Mitchell 'to commit to supporting' cyclone-hit regions ahead of visit
1 Dec 2023In his first week on the job, new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell is visiting cyclone and flood-ravaged regions to hear what they need from the government.
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins reveals new opposition line-up
30 Nov 2023Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the new Labour line-up is "going to hold the coalition of chaos to account over the next three years".
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'Ashamed and embarrassed': Carmel Sepuloni reacts to government's 100-day agenda
30 Nov 2023The former deputy PM has labelled the new government's 100-day plan as "the most regressive policy agenda" she has ever seen. Audio
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NZ First's new provincial fund won't be a 'slush fund' this time - Chris Bishop
30 Nov 2023Chris Bishop is promising the new Regional Infrastructure Fund will not be a "slush fund" for NZ First pet projects. Audio
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