New Zealand Politics

Politics 3:49PM

Maria Huata

By Media PA
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Politics 3:47PM

Four Hamilton Mayoral Contenders Offer Distinct Visions for Business Community

By Media PA
258 views

Politics 2:57AM

"Sex matters in law and life and it shouldn't take courage to say so", Helen Joyce, Sex Matters UK

By Women's Rights Party
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Politics 12:10PM

"Christchurch Resident Parking Permits a Priority" says Ali Jones

Christchurch — Intensification and fewer new homes with off street parking means residents are being left with no-where to park their vehicles.

By RedPR
3,204 views

Politics 8:31AM

PSA calls for meeting with ministers in wake of missing candidate information debacle

The PSA has written to Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith and Minister of Local Government Simon Watts after the alarming news that private election company ElectioNZ failed to include information about the Māori ward candidates in voter information booklets for Whanganui, Ōpōtiki, and South Wairarapa district councils.

By PSA
1,295 views

Politics 2:14AM

Are the Gene Technology Bill appointments 'Just Window Dressing'?

By GE Free NZ
3,244 views

Politics 2:11AM

Promise delivered: Local voters get a say on Māori wards from today

“Today, voting papers begin to arrive for the local body elections – and, crucially, voters finally have the chance to ditch divisive Māori wards,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.

By ACT New Zealand
3,148 views

Politics 12:23PM

From Bullfighting to Dating Apps: Time's Up for Wasteful Grants

The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming news of further cuts to taxpayer-funded research that results in little to no value to the taxpayer, including the Marsden Fund and the Endeavour Fund.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
1,142 views

Politics 4:20AM

Running Scared, Hipkins? Accountability Doesn't Happen in Secret

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
812 views

Politics 1:55AM

Lockdown overlords missing in action from the Podium of Truth

“Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall’s refusal to front up to the COVID inquiry is a big change from invading our living rooms daily.

By ACT New Zealand
770 views

Politics 11:44AM

Willis Fails to Deliver: Taxpayers Still Paying for Bigger Public Service

The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming Finance Minister Nicola Willis for failing to deliver a leaner, more efficient public service, with new figures revealing that the public service is now larger than it was at the 2023 election, despite months of so-called ‘cuts’.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
2,720 views

Politics 11:24AM

What the heck Winston? Greenpeace queries NZ First support for Seymour's Overseas Investment Bill

Greenpeace is asking NZ First leader Winston Peters what the heck his party is doing supporting an amendment Bill which could lead to greater corporate control of Aotearoa.

By Greenpeace Aotearoa
3,137 views

Politics 2:27AM

Majority of Submitters Opposed the Gene Technology Bill

An overwhelming majority of submissions rejected the Gene Technology Bill as it threatens exports, domestic economy, consumer choice and democracy.

By GE Free NZ
708 views

Politics 3:43PM

Local Businesswoman and Mum of Three Launches Bid for Papanui Community Board Seat

Christchurch — Local business owner, mother of three, and proud Papanui resident Ashleigh Feary has announced her candidacy for the Papanui Community Board in this year’s Christchurch City Council elections.

Ashleigh Feary_Candidate for Papanui Community Board Seat

By RedPR
1,593 views

Politics 1:59AM

Green Party's Fiscal Fantasy Would Bankrupt New Zealand

The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the Green Party’s so-called “Fiscal Strategy 2025” as reckless and would saddle New Zealanders with crippling debt, soaring taxes, and zero accountability.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
629 views

Politics 2:15AM

ACT welcomes authorisation for inquiry into social media harm, urges caution on blanket ban

“ACT welcomes Parliament’s decision to authorise a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people, as we proposed," says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar.

By ACT New Zealand
737 views

Politics 2:51AM

Equal Pay for Mother's Day – an oldie but a goodie!

Many years ago, Women’s Rights Party Co-leader Jill Ovens had a button that said “Equal Pay for Mother’s Day”.

By Women's Rights Party
881 views

Politics 9:54AM

ACT calls for Select Committee inquiry into social media harm to young people

ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar has written to the Chair of Parliament’s Education and Workforce Committee.

By ACT New Zealand
944 views

Politics 12:46PM

Trump's tariff threat should be the final scene for film subsidies

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
796 views

Politics 2:21PM

Australian election a warning shot for Luxon's Trump-style agenda, says Greenpeace

The Australian election result has sent a clear message across the Tasman: voters will not tolerate Trump-style politics that fuel environmental destruction and ignore the climate crisis.

By Greenpeace Aotearoa
827 views

Politics 8:06AM

Agsafe Weekly Rural Report

Finance: The US dollar was steady over the week as markets get used to the Trump trade war.

By Media PA
787 views

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Politics 9:03AM

Chilling Government proposal to remove voting rights

Wednesday news broke that the Government is proposing a total ban on voting for people in prison.

By Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
880 views

Politics 5:54AM

NZ Gene Technology Bill Breaches International Convention Directives on Public Right to Know on GMO

The New Zealand government’s Gene Technology Bill is in breach of the directives of the Aarhus Convention to consult the public, allow public participation and ensure access to justice.

By GE Free NZ
985 views

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