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'Hugely significant': Marlborough councillors unanimously vote to retain Māori ward
It means the matter will now go to a binding public referendum at next year's local body elections, with the result taking effect from 2028 onwards.
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No-confidence vote looms for PNG leader
A series of efforts by the opposition to bring a vote of no confidence so far this year have come to nothing and Marape said he has the numbers to avoid removal.
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Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
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Nerves, frustration as councils vote on Māori wards
Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.
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'Budding' venture demystifies medicinal cannabis
What started as a museum has bloomed into New Zealand's only comprehensive cannabis prescription service - but not everyone is supportive.
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Councils overwhelmingly voting to keep Māori wards
More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.
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Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
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Whangārei councillors defeat motion to axe Māori ward
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
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'Everybody needs to have a choice': Petition calls for expansion of End of Life Choice Act
The ACT Party plans to introduce a member's bill to expand eligibility.
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Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
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'New Caledonia is an administered territory' - 'This is how it is', French diplomat says
Veronique Roger-Lacan said the argument of New Caledonia Congress President Roch Wamytan "does not fly" and Paris has a "totally impartial" stance" on the decolonisation process. Audio
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Luxon's speech on waste rubs councils the wrong way
Councillors, mayors and officials could be heard groaning as the prime minister spoke. Audio
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Roch Wamytan: 'New Caledonia is not France'
The New Caledonia Congress President has doubled down on Kanaks' aspirations to seek self-determination and lambasted France for "demeaning" Pacific leaders' mission.
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Winston Peters casts doubt on PM's position on Treaty Principles Bill
The deputy prime minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate just days after the prime minister sought to extinguish any confusion on the issue.
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 15: Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori Wards
Kaipara District Councillor Pera Paniora speaks about her council’s decision to scrap its Māori ward, and commentators Hinurewa Te Hau and Meka Whaitiri discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio
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ACT not giving up on Treaty referendum bill
The ACT leader David Seymour isn't giving up on his Treaty referendum bill even though his coalition partners have ruled out supporting it. But Seymour is asking them to taihoa. Audio
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Politicians arrive Turangawaewae Marae for Koroneihana
Audio 19 Aug 2024Mess with our mokopuna and we will not sit quietly - this was a key message delivered to the Prime Minister as politicians decended on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana. The… Audio
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Papua independence protestors 'ask Pope to advocate for an end to oppression'
Indonesian security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes with protestors marking the 62nd anniversary of a UN agreement that paved the way for Jakarta's annexation of the Papua region. Video
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Why these councils opted out of Māori wards
The council that pioneered Māori representation in local government says it sees no need to establish a Māori ward.
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'Don't be scared, mate': Ruapehu councillor's call to back Māori ward
Councillors left no doubt about their own feelings at a community meeting in Ohakune on their Ruapehu Māori ward.
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Councillor looks for way to avoid Māori wards poll
Councillor Nandor Tanczos has denounced new Māori wards legislation and wants the council to seek legal advice.
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Pacific news in brief for August 15
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including activists marking three months of protests in New Caledonia.
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US election: Why the 'weird' label is working for Kamala Harris
Donald Trump - who has long been known as an effective mudslinger and energetic campaigner - has struggled to punch back.
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Macron gives New Caledonia Pacific mission green light - diplomat
France has approved a high-level Pacific "fact-finding mission" to New Caledonia to gather information from all sides involved in the ongoing crisis. Audio
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Gisborne council votes to keep Māori wards, public poll to take place
Many councillors said their decision to retain was made to represent the 54 percent Māori population in Gisborne who have historically been under-represented at the council table.