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Pacific Waves for 15 March 2025
Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gaunlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances… Audio
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Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status
Tokelau is gearing up for a potential third referendum on self-determination. Audio
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Tokelau up for potential third referendum on self-determination
It is fast approaching the 100th anniversary of Tokelau's status as a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. So what could this mean for the relationship between the two countries, and for the… Audio
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Big hopes pinned on PNG-Bougainville moderation talks next week
Bougainville's Minister responsible for implementing independence, Ezekiel Masat, says that while some may be surprised by the date for independece, he is not.
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Greenland's pro-business opposition wins election amid Trump control pledge
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party has won the country's closely watched parliamentary election, beating the incumbent left-wing coalition in a vote dominated by US President Donald…
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Bougainville leaders recommend September 2027 for independence
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and recommended 1 September 2027 as the date for Bougainville's independence.
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Meeting on Whangārei water fluoridation rescheduled as public
A Whangārei District Council meeting to discuss a legal challenge against fluoridation will now take place next week in public.
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Expert urges 'consultation' as Fijians face political overload
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka won enough support in parliament last week to push through a bill for the second reading to amend the constitution.
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Four more years? MPs debate bill to extend parliamentary term
The current government is 16 months old. In just another 18 months or so, NZ will once again be at the polling booth. Audio
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Vanuatu govt to allow only indigenous citizens to contest elections
However, opposition leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau says that this can be described as legitimising racism by the current administration.
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PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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Survey in New Caledonia explores alternative future options
The study, under the 'The Inclusive Peace Project', involves universities from England, Canada, and Japan, and considers options like sovereignty, partnership, free association, and federalism. Audio
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Governments enjoy 'executive paradise' - longer terms won't change that
The question of a four-year term is once again enjoying a moment in the sun.
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Use of Aotearoa 'not a matter of order', Brownlee tells MPs
Parliament's Speaker has told MPs he does not expect to hear any more points of order over the use of the word Aotearoa.
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French minister wraps up New Caledonia talks: 'We have to move forward'
Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls left New Caledonia on Saturday after a one-week stay which was marked by the resumption of inclusive political talks on the French territory's future.
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Do Kiwis want a four-year parliamentary term?
This week the government announced that it will be introducing legislation that would allow the parliamentary term to be extended to four years - subject to referendum. Audio
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Greens back a four-year parliamentary term - but with caveats
And they're not the only party with conditions. Audio
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Four-year parliamentary term legislation details explained
The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew… Audio
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How will the four-year parliamentary term proposal work?
Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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Should the parlimentary term be extended to four years?
Audio 27 Feb 2025The government will introduce legislation that could see the parlimentary term extended from three years to four. There is a catch though - it will be subject to a referendum. In an announcement… Audio
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How will the four-year parliamentary term proposal work?
Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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Four year parliamentary term could go to referendum
Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four - if public appetite supports it. Constitutional law expert Graeme Edgeler explains. Audio
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Government to introduce legislation on switching parliamentary term
Audio 27 Feb 2025The Government is introducing legislation that will allow a four-year parliamentary term subject to a referendum Audio
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New Caledonia's politicians hold first bipartisan meeting in years
The meeting, held behind closed doors at New Caledonia's Congress, was a precursor to further talks scheduled later this week, in negotiation mode.
