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Week in politics: Contentious legislation and protests
Analysis - The former National government tried unsuccessfully for years to change the Resource Management Act and now Labour is having a go, writes Peter Wilson.
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Focus on Politics: National's annual conference
It's that time of year when political parties venture out of the Capital for their annual conference. It's a chance for party members to come together to celebrate, or commiserate, the state of their… Audio
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Ihumātao: Where the past and future collide
Ihumātao: believed to be where Māori in Auckland initially settled, farmed and thrived, has been designated to make way for a new housing development that has garnered mounting opposition.
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Bridges on surviving in leadership role: 'I'm popularly supported'
Power Play - Whispering campaigns have undermined unanimous caucus support for Simon Bridges, but the National Party leader says he believes he can survive, writes Jane Patterson.
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National Party annual conference - political analysis
There is going to be plenty of meaty issues for National party members to chew over, when they will gather in Christchurch this weekend for this weekend's annual conference.
The conference comes with… Audio
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Sneer tactics a back-firing weapon of elites and liberals
Opinion - The Greens' ad mocking Bridges is an example of the global phenomenon of "sneer politics", in which it's fashionable for middle-class liberals to admonish and ridicule the ordinariness and…
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'I would have voted for' Boris Johnson - Simon Bridges
Opposition leader Simon Bridges doesn't regret likening new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a "buffoon".
Mr Bridges says if he was a Conservative MP he would have voted for him because he has… Audio
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'Kia ora Boris': NZ politicians react to new British PM
Flamboyant, seasoned, colourful and "buffoon-like" - all words used to describe the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson by New Zealand politicians.
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Greens pull ad mocking Bridges' accent
The Green Party has apologised and pulled an ad which mocked National leader Simon Bridges' accent, saying it was intended satire gone wrong. Audio
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The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Kathryn Burnett (Part 2)
Audio 24 Jul 2019How have you left a job you hated? The Green Party has apologised and pulled an ad which mocked National leader Simon Bridges' accent, saying it was intended satire gone wrong. Tthe Law Commission is… Audio
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Question Time for 24 July 2019
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s…
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Bridges on Greens attack ad: 'They're clearly feeling the pressure'
The National Party leader thought the Green's attack ad mocking his accent was "kinda funny" but showed they and the government were under pressure, he said. Video, Audio
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Greens' satire ad shows pressure - Simon Bridges
The Green's first foray into political attack ads ended before it had really started yesterday when its own supporters demanded a video be pulled down.
The ad was an attempt to counter National's… Video, Audio
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Greens' video controversy deliberate - expert
A political advertising veteran says the Green Party's contentious video ad poking fun at National Party leader Simon Bridges followed a classic formula.
Within two hours of the video being posted… Audio
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Abortion law reform: 'We've got a new opportunity'
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act.
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Parliament congratulates Silver Ferns on world cup win
One of the first items ticked off by Parliament following a three-week break was to congratulate the Silver Ferns and Black Caps on their world cup performances. Audio
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Parliament congratulates Silver Ferns on world cup win
One of the first items ticked off by Parliament following a three-week break was to congratulate the Silver Ferns and Black Caps on their world cup performances.
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Greens back down on Simon Bridges attack ad
This afternoon the Greens tweeted a video that took aim at the National Party leader', by making fun of his distinctive accent, and his low polling. Video, Audio
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Hundreds march to Parliament for abortion law reform
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Video, Audio
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Greens apologise for Simon Bridges attack ad
The Greens have been forced into a swift apology and backdown on an attack ad they ran against the National Party leader Simon Bridges. Video
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Question Time for 23 July 2019
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?
JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What recent…
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Silver Ferns win Netball World Cup: How the world reacted
After the heartache of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Silver Ferns have turned their fortunes around to be crowned 2019 World Champions. Here's how the world reacted. Audio
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National criticises govt's electric car take-up
The National Party has accused the government of dragging its wheels on electrifying its vehicle fleet.
So far 135 vehicles have been added to the fleet of vehicles owned by government agencies.
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Simon Bridges says EV uptake too slow
The National Party is criticising the Government's uptake of electric vehicles into its fleet, saying it's taking too long. Audio
