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Labour pledges major infrastructure and jobs boost for housing, hospitals, schools and trade training
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Labour pledges major infrastructure and jobs boost for housing, hospitals, schools and trade training

The Labour Party has unveiled a major infrastructure and employment policy package aimed at kickstarting construction projects, supporting local businesses, and getting Kiwis back to work amid an 11-year high in unemployment. Speaking following their education and infrastructure policy announcement at Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa in Hamilton, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins outlined the party’s plan to address the country’s backlog … Read More

NZ First announces ‘Make NZ Health’ policy
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NZ First announces ‘Make NZ Health’ policy

New Zealand First has announced the first part of its “Make NZ Healthy” election plan, calling for a shift in health spending towards preventing chronic illness. The party says New Zealand has “an epidemic of chronic illness” affecting one million people. It argues the health system spends too much treating illness after it develops and says it wants to “put … Read More

Ngāti Wai educator and former NZ First MP Jim Peters dies
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Ngāti Wai educator and former NZ First MP Jim Peters dies

Former New Zealand First MP, respected Northland educator and community leader Jim Peters MNZM has died. Peters, the older brother of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, devoted much of his life to education, local government and public service. NZ First posted on social media paying tribute to it’s former MP. “He was revered across the party for his quiet … Read More

Double standards on display: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer calls out billboard vandalism
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Double standards on display: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer calls out billboard vandalism

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has hit out at the targeted vandalism of her party’s campaign billboards, highlighting the resource divide between grassroots campaigns and wealthier political parties. Reflecting on the defacement of her signage, Ngarewa-Packer contrasted the realities smaller parties face with those of well-funded opponents. “What happens when rich parties’ billboards get destroyed? They get more. They … Read More

Greens pledge $200m to strengthen future of te reo Māori
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Greens pledge $200m to strengthen future of te reo Māori

The Green Party has pledged an additional $200 million over four years to support te reo Māori education and revitalisation initiatives if it forms part of the next Government. Announced during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, the policy would provide $50 million annually for programmes supporting the use and development of te reo Māori in schools, homes and communities. … Read More

Respect Private Property – Minister Tama Potaka speaks out on sign vandalism
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Respect Private Property – Minister Tama Potaka speaks out on sign vandalism

Candidate billboards across Hamilton West are being targeted by vandals, prompting Minister Tama Potaka to call for basic respect for private property and confirm that the incidents have been reported to the police. Inspecting damaged campaign signs in his electorate, Potaka pointed out the extent of the vandalism, which ranges from graffiti to severe abuse directed at political figures, including … Read More

Migration cap and tougher citizenship rules at centre of NZ First policy
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Migration cap and tougher citizenship rules at centre of NZ First policy

New Zealand First has unveiled a sweeping immigration policy that would cap resident visas, tighten access to citizenship and welfare, and substantially reduce what it describes as “non-essential immigration”. Under the policy, the qualifying period for New Zealand citizenship would double from five years to at least 10 years, while the period required to qualify for permanent residence would increase … Read More

Port expansion approved despite continuing opposition from Tauranga Moana iwi and hapū
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Port expansion approved despite continuing opposition from Tauranga Moana iwi and hapū

The Port of Tauranga has secured fast-track approval for its Stella Passage Development, with an expert panel imposing an extensive mitigation package intended to address the project’s effects on Tauranga Moana iwi and hapū. The decision, issued today, allows the port to extend its Sulphur Point and Mount Maunganui wharves, reclaim about 3.58 hectares of the coastal marine area and … Read More

Luxon, Peters and Seymour to miss Koroneihana
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Luxon, Peters and Seymour to miss Koroneihana

Political leaders from across the spectrum will gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae this week for the second Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. A pōwhiri for politicians is set out for Friday afternoon following two days of kawe mate pōwhiri starting from today. Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka will represent the National Party, while ACT Minister … Read More

Te Pāti Māori proposes binding Tribunal powers in constitutional reform plan
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Te Pāti Māori proposes binding Tribunal powers in constitutional reform plan

Te Pāti Māori has unveiled a constitutional reform policy that would make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti o Waitangi legally enforceable and give the Waitangi Tribunal greater powers. The party’s Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy includes a proposed $220 million Mātike Mai Fund over four years to support Māori-led discussions about the country’s constitutional future. It would fund engagement across … Read More

Labour pledges $21m annually for Māori-led trades training
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Labour pledges $21m annually for Māori-led trades training

Labour has announced plans to invest $21 million a year in Māori-led training programmes aimed at helping up to 3,000 Māori gain qualifications and move into skilled employment. The party says it will establish a contestable, grant-based fund enabling marae, iwi trusts and Māori training providers to develop programmes aligned with the needs of local employers. Labour leader Chris Hipkins … Read More