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href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00192/prime-ministers-scholarships-awarded.htm">Prime Minister’s Scholarships Awarded</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 2:37 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>New Zealand is strengthening its global connections with Asia and Latin America, as 119 individual recipients have been awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarships for education experiences abroad, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00192/prime-ministers-scholarships-awarded.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-left-box-wrapper"> <div class="article-left-box"> <div class="headline-right"><div id="in-cont" style="background:white;"> <div id="txt1" style="text-align:left; font-size:14px; font-style: italic; color: grey; padding: 4px;">Advertisement - scroll to continue reading</div> <div style="min-height:250px;min-width: 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opportunity to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand’s support to Pacific legislatures, and allows Parliamentary counterparts to share experiences, explore issues, and develop learning. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00191/pacific-parliaments-welcomed-for-tahuna-a-tara-conference.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00190/climate-minister-to-see-antarctica-research-first-hand.htm">Climate Minister To See Antarctica Research First-Hand</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 9:27 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>During his visit, Climate Change Minister Mr Simon Watts will see some of New Zealand’s leading scientific research programmes and meet international partners on the ice including the US. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00190/climate-minister-to-see-antarctica-research-first-hand.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00189/joint-statement-singapore-new-zealand-article-6-negotiations-reach-consensus.htm">Joint Statement: Singapore-New Zealand Article 6 Negotiations Reach Consensus</a></h3> <p class="release">Sunday, 24 November 2024, 6:10 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>Co-chaired by Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu and New Zealand’s Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts, the negotiations on Article 6 (carbon markets) concluded successfully with all 196 Parties agreeing to ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00189/joint-statement-singapore-new-zealand-article-6-negotiations-reach-consensus.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00188/act-reveals-tauranga-city-council-spent-180000-on-a-documentary.htm">ACT Reveals Tauranga City Council Spent $180,000 On A Documentary</a></h3> <p class="release">Sunday, 24 November 2024, 2:33 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_New_Zealand">ACT New Zealand</a></p> <p>If the Council really wants to ‘breathe new life’ into the city, it should focus on slashing waste to reduce rates so that households have money to spend and businesses have the confidence to open, invest and expand. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00188/act-reveals-tauranga-city-council-spent-180000-on-a-documentary.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00187/president-of-the-czech-republic-to-visit.htm">President Of The Czech Republic To Visit</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 5:55 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel and his delegation will attend a series of events in Auckland and Wellington. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00187/president-of-the-czech-republic-to-visit.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00186/record-number-of-submissions-received-on-granny-flat-proposal.htm">Record Number Of Submissions Received On Granny Flat Proposal</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 12:01 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“This is the highest number of submissions we’ve received for a building and construction consultation, more than twice the previous highest number of around 800 submissions,” Mr Penk says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00186/record-number-of-submissions-received-on-granny-flat-proposal.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00185/real-bus-driver-protection-means-cracking-down-on-entitled-fare-dodgers.htm">Real Bus Driver Protection Means Cracking Down On Entitled Fare-dodgers</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 11:51 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_New_Zealand">ACT New Zealand</a></p> <p>"This is good news, but the rollout of protection screens is slow and doesn't solve the fundamental problem -- a culture of entitlement that sees violent people boarding the bus for a free ride." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00185/real-bus-driver-protection-means-cracking-down-on-entitled-fare-dodgers.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00184/child-protection-investigation-unit-established.htm">Child Protection Investigation Unit Established</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 10:49 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to learning from past failures and restoring trust in the Care System. The unit will operate independently to ensure each investigation is separate from the day-to-day business of Oranga Tamariki and ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00184/child-protection-investigation-unit-established.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00183/new-facility-in-christchurch-will-improve-the-lives-of-young-new-zealanders.htm">New Facility In Christchurch Will Improve The Lives Of Young New Zealanders</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 10:17 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“The new state of the art outpatient facility opened today will be a gamechanger for the way mental health is delivered for young people in Canterbury,” says Mr Doocey. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00183/new-facility-in-christchurch-will-improve-the-lives-of-young-new-zealanders.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00182/appointments-strengthen-predator-free-2050.htm">Appointments Strengthen Predator Free 2050</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 10:09 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>Mr Potaka today announced two appointments to the Board of Directors of Predator Free 2050 Limited, a key player in the wider Predator Free 2050 Programme. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00182/appointments-strengthen-predator-free-2050.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00181/fighting-for-kiwis-in-trade.htm">Fighting For Kiwis In Trade</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 9:36 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>"New Zealand has a lot to offer the world, and the Government is committed helping facilitate international business we can double our trade value, grow the economy, lift incomes, and create jobs." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00181/fighting-for-kiwis-in-trade.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00180/driver-safety-screens-to-be-installed-on-auckland-buses.htm">Driver Safety Screens To Be Installed On Auckland Buses</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 8:05 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“The Government is committed to improving the safety of working environments for bus drivers, and Budget 2024 allocated $15 million of Crown funding over two years to do just that,” Mr Brown says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00180/driver-safety-screens-to-be-installed-on-auckland-buses.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00179/maiden-statement-of-green-party-mp-benjamin-doyle.htm">Maiden Statement Of Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:14 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p> E te māngai, tēnā koe. E te whare, tēna koutou katoa Mana whakapapa Mana tuakiri Mana takatāpui ē Ahuahu mai, ahuahu atu Kia tau ai te mauri i roto i a koe Ko Hinetītama koe Ko Hinenuitepō koe Koia rā ko te whakaahuatanga Mana māreikura Mana whatukura ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00179/maiden-statement-of-green-party-mp-benjamin-doyle.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00178/wrong-kind-of-viral.htm">Wrong Kind Of Viral</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:45 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_Free_Press">ACT Free Press</a></p> <p>A system of personal freedom under the law is what works. Governments should be subject to regular free and fair elections by secret ballot. Citizens and their representatives should enjoy freedom of speech. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00178/wrong-kind-of-viral.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00177/nzs-global-climate-rankings-plummet-as-govt-removes-agriculture-from-ets.htm">NZ’s Global Climate Rankings Plummet As Govt Removes Agriculture From ETS</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:23 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>“While our Climate Minister is on the other side of the world telling the UN climate conference about the need to act, at home, his Government is ramming through law to delay and deny that very action,” says Green Party Co-Leader and spokesperson ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00177/nzs-global-climate-rankings-plummet-as-govt-removes-agriculture-from-ets.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00176/government-should-be-transparent-on-live-exports.htm">Government Should Be Transparent On Live Exports</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:06 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“The majority of New Zealanders want to protect the ban Labour put in place. The Government knows that and is avoiding public consultation," Labour animal welfare spokesperson Rachel Boyack said. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00176/government-should-be-transparent-on-live-exports.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00175/statement-on-stabbing-at-westfield-newmarket.htm">Statement On Stabbing At Westfield Newmarket</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 5:06 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_New_Zealand">ACT New Zealand</a></p> <p>“Newmarket’s security guards are local heroes. They calmly and professionally put themselves in danger every day to protect Newmarket’s businesses and visitors. I urge people to support the police by responding to their call for information.” <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00175/statement-on-stabbing-at-westfield-newmarket.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00174/bill-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-crack-down-on-serious-youth-offending.htm">Bill Reaffirms Government’s Commitment To Crack Down On Serious Youth Offending</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:54 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“This Bill makes fundamental changes to offer a faster, stronger, and more targeted response to young people who repeatedly commit the most serious offences." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00174/bill-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-crack-down-on-serious-youth-offending.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00173/failed-boot-camp-experiment-must-end.htm">Failed Boot Camp Experiment Must End</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:51 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>“We risk repeating a shameful part of our history and ruining the lives of our rangatahi by bringing back boot camps,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Justice, Tamatha Paul. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00173/failed-boot-camp-experiment-must-end.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00172/gender-affirming-care-must-centre-evidence-and-health-needs-not-political-posturing.htm">Gender-affirming Care Must Centre Evidence And Health Needs, Not Political Posturing</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:44 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>“Trans rights are human rights and our trans whānau deserve access to critical healthcare,” says Green Party spokesperson for Rainbow Communities, Kahurangi Carter. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00172/gender-affirming-care-must-centre-evidence-and-health-needs-not-political-posturing.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00171/regulatory-relief-welcomed-for-earthquake-prone-buildings-but-real-change-needed.htm">Regulatory Relief Welcomed For Earthquake-prone Buildings, But Real Change Needed</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:41 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_New_Zealand">ACT New Zealand</a></p> <p>“The coming review of this legislation is welcome, but it needs to go further than tinker. We should scrap 2016’s legislation entirely and develop workable, risk-proportionate regulation. This debacle is a lesson in just how badly ACT’s Regulatory Standards ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00171/regulatory-relief-welcomed-for-earthquake-prone-buildings-but-real-change-needed.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00170/critical-milestones-for-earthquake-buildings-review.htm">Critical Milestones For Earthquake Buildings Review</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:37 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“The Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which passed third reading today, provides temporary relief from compliance and enforcement challenges." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00170/critical-milestones-for-earthquake-buildings-review.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00169/state-of-the-art-radiology-machine-for-auckland.htm">State Of The Art Radiology Machine For Auckland</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:32 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>The MV5 linear accelerator, or LINAC machine, officially opened today targets cancer tumours with pinpoint accuracy. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00169/state-of-the-art-radiology-machine-for-auckland.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00168/new-zealand-mps-to-attend-nato-parliamentary-assembly-for-the-first-time.htm">New Zealand MPs To Attend NATO Parliamentary Assembly For The First Time</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:23 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Office_of_the_Speaker">Office of the Speaker</a></p> <p>This is the first time a New Zealand delegation has been invited to attend. The delegation will be attending as a parliamentary guest, and will contribute to important ongoing dialogues on international security and defence on the global stage. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00168/new-zealand-mps-to-attend-nato-parliamentary-assembly-for-the-first-time.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00167/foreign-minister-to-visit-europe.htm">Foreign Minister To Visit Europe</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 3:15 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“At a time when the world is becoming increasingly complex and contested, it is more important than ever that we reinforce these crucial relationships,” Mr Peters says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00167/foreign-minister-to-visit-europe.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00166/national-doesnt-care-about-manufacturing.htm">National Doesn’t Care About Manufacturing</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 3:08 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“It’s unbelievable that a Government that claims to care about the economy and rural communities is turning a blind eye to our struggling manufacturing sector,” Labour’s small business and manufacturing spokesperson Helen White said. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00166/national-doesnt-care-about-manufacturing.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00165/police-must-be-accountable-for-fatal-killing-of-kaoss-price.htm">Police Must Be Accountable For Fatal Killing Of Kaoss Price</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 2:13 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Te_Pati_Maori">Te Pati Maori</a></p> <p>“The new Police Commissioner must immediately intervene and ensure that the officer who fired the fatal shot is held accountable,” said co-leader and Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauāuru, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00165/police-must-be-accountable-for-fatal-killing-of-kaoss-price.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00164/first-arrests-made-under-gang-patch-ban.htm">First Arrests Made Under Gang Patch Ban</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 2:10 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“While compliance with the legislation is high, this is still early days and Police stand ready to enforce the law." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00164/first-arrests-made-under-gang-patch-ban.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00163/youth-mental-wellbeing-no-longer-a-priority-for-child-poverty-minister.htm">Youth Mental Wellbeing No Longer A Priority For Child Poverty Minister</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:34 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“Unbelievably, mental wellbeing has been deprioritised from the latest child poverty report,” Labour’s child poverty reduction spokesperson, Carmel Sepuloni said. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00163/youth-mental-wellbeing-no-longer-a-priority-for-child-poverty-minister.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00162/government-moving-forward-with-regional-deals.htm">Government Moving Forward With Regional Deals</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:04 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>Cabinet has agreed to invite all regions to submit proposals for Regional Deals between central and local government that drive economic growth and deliver the infrastructure our country needs, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Infrastructure Minister ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00162/government-moving-forward-with-regional-deals.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00161/nationals-lack-of-climate-action-taking-new-zealand-backwards.htm">National's Lack Of Climate Action Taking New Zealand Backwards</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 12:44 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“National is failing to meet the climate challenge, and the world knows it,” Labour climate spokesperson Megan Woods said. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00161/nationals-lack-of-climate-action-taking-new-zealand-backwards.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00160/msa-pilot-participant-update.htm">MSA Pilot Participant Update</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 12:36 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>Children’s Minister Karen Chhour is disappointed but says it would be naïve to think that none of these young men would reoffend. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00160/msa-pilot-participant-update.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00159/puberty-blockers-act-welcomes-safety-being-put-first.htm">Puberty Blockers: ACT Welcomes Safety Being Put First</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:59 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/ACT_New_Zealand">ACT New Zealand</a></p> <p>New Zealand is moving toward a more precautionary approach that puts the safety of young people first, and Kiwis concerned about the role of puberty blockers in our health system have the chance to be heard in consultation that will inform future ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00159/puberty-blockers-act-welcomes-safety-being-put-first.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00158/simple-reason-for-drop-in-emergency-housing.htm">Simple Reason For Drop In Emergency Housing</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:39 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“The Government isn’t providing people somewhere to live, despite what National Ministers would have us believe. 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Louise Upston’s justification for this is a joke, but child poverty is no laughing ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00156/govts-child-wellbeing-strategy-shallow-and-shameful.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00155/economists-sound-alarm-on-governments-slash-and-burn-approach.htm">Economists Sound Alarm On Government's Slash-and-Burn Approach</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:56 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>The economists emphasise that the Government’s reckless cuts don’t just damage our public service, they undermine our ability to meet the climate and inequality challenges we face. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00155/economists-sound-alarm-on-governments-slash-and-burn-approach.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00154/better-support-for-victims-of-sexual-violence.htm">Better Support For Victims Of Sexual Violence</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:40 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>New Zealand’s name suppression laws need to better empower victims of sexual offences, ensure openness of court proceedings, and that people convicted of serious sexual crimes are identified and held to account. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00154/better-support-for-victims-of-sexual-violence.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00153/improving-the-lives-of-young-new-zealanders.htm">Improving The Lives Of Young New Zealanders</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:38 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>The 2024-2027 strategy identifies three priorities that will drive the Government’s work to ensure children and young people in New Zealand experience a good life. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00153/improving-the-lives-of-young-new-zealanders.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00152/government-plan-to-reinstate-live-animal-exports-a-national-disgrace.htm">Government Plan To Reinstate Live Animal Exports A “National Disgrace”</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6:20 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>How can the Government claim to respect animal welfare when it is willing to subject animals to such prolonged suffering for profit? On every level, it’s a national disgrace. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00152/government-plan-to-reinstate-live-animal-exports-a-national-disgrace.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00151/government-continues-work-to-reinstate-livestock-exports-by-sea.htm">Government Continues Work To Reinstate Livestock Exports By Sea</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6:17 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>The Government will introduce legislation changes to reinstate the trade, enhance oversight, and strengthen requirements for exporters to identify risks and manage the welfare of livestock exported by sea. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00151/government-continues-work-to-reinstate-livestock-exports-by-sea.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00150/a-historic-win-for-samoan-communities.htm">A Historic Win For Samoan Communities</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6:12 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>“This is a significant day for our Samoan communities who can be proud that their strong advocacy has resulted in a historic win,” Labour’s Pacific peoples spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni said. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00150/a-historic-win-for-samoan-communities.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00149/pasifika-justice-as-members-bill-passes-final-reading.htm">Pasifika Justice As Member’s Bill Passes Final Reading</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6:11 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Green_Party">Green Party</a></p> <p>The legislation restores the right to citizenship for people from Western Samoa who despite being eligible for New Zealand citizenship were stripped of that right due to a cruel and targeted law in 1982. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00149/pasifika-justice-as-members-bill-passes-final-reading.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00148/lgfa-increases-borrowing-capacity-to-support-high-growth-councils.htm">LGFA Increases Borrowing Capacity To Support High Growth Councils</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 5:55 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>The LGFA is the lowest cost provider of financing available to councils, and this arrangement means that councils have additional financial capability to fund infrastructure, roads, and other core infrastructure in their cities and regions. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00148/lgfa-increases-borrowing-capacity-to-support-high-growth-councils.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00147/minister-of-education-thinks-new-zealand-ends-at-the-bombay-hills.htm">Minister Of Education Thinks New Zealand Ends At The Bombay Hills</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 5:43 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>New Zealand doesn’t end at the Bombay Hills. 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Importantly, this figure does not include expenditure by local councils on local roads. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00146/temporary-traffic-management-costs-revealed.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00145/smoking-numbers-up-under-costellos-watch.htm">Smoking Numbers Up Under Costello's Watch</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:54 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p>The NZ Health Survey shows both smoking and vaping rates have increased in the last year, with the number of daily smokers increasing from 284,000 to 300,000. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00145/smoking-numbers-up-under-costellos-watch.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00144/new-zealands-cop29-national-statement.htm">New Zealand’s COP29 National Statement</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:30 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>"NZ is proud of the work we are doing with our partners particularly in the pacific to support climate priorities. New Zealand is pioneering innovative, high trust approaches to climate finance including through Country Flexible Finance, so they can make their ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00144/new-zealands-cop29-national-statement.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00143/call-for-palestine-recognition-by-nz-australian-and-canadian-mps.htm">Call For Palestine Recognition By NZ, Australian And Canadian MPs</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:25 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Labour_Party">New Zealand Labour Party</a></p> <p> Parliamentarians from Australia, Canada and New Zealand have written an open letter to their respective Prime Ministers calling on them to recognise Palestine. More than 100 members of Parliament from nine political parties say it is time for their ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00143/call-for-palestine-recognition-by-nz-australian-and-canadian-mps.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00142/latest-quarterly-investment-report-released.htm">Latest Quarterly Investment Report Released</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:19 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“New Zealand has significant infrastructure and investment needs. The Government is determined to get the foundations of our infrastructure system right, to drive improved value for money, a more consistent pipeline of investments, and deliver ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00142/latest-quarterly-investment-report-released.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00141/new-zealand-supporting-loss-and-damage-fund.htm">New Zealand Supporting Loss And Damage Fund</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:12 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“New Zealand is joining the global effort to address the significant challenge of responding to loss and damage caused by the adverse effects of climate change, including from extreme weather events and sea level rise,” Mr Watts says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00141/new-zealand-supporting-loss-and-damage-fund.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00140/gang-crackdown-begins-at-stroke-of-midnight.htm">Gang Crackdown Begins At Stroke Of Midnight</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 8:11 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“Gang patches will no longer be able to be worn in public. To earn the right to wear a gang patch you have to have committed violent crime. There are a trail of tears and victims behind each one of those gang patches,” Mr Goldsmith says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00140/gang-crackdown-begins-at-stroke-of-midnight.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00139/jurisdiction-of-disputes-tribunal-to-double.htm">Jurisdiction Of Disputes Tribunal To Double</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 6:05 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“We need to improve court timeliness and access to justice so that Kiwis and get on with their lives. Court delays affect everyone, the profession included. It just takes one thing to be out of place and everything grinds to a halt. Another adjournment. ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00139/jurisdiction-of-disputes-tribunal-to-double.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00138/protecting-new-zealand-from-foreign-interference.htm">Protecting New Zealand From Foreign Interference</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 5:30 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“Foreign interference from any country is unacceptable. This legislation will help to ensure that our criminal law is fit for purpose to address this harmful activity and will better equip agencies to hold people to account.” <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00138/protecting-new-zealand-from-foreign-interference.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00137/health-survey-results-to-help-drive-change.htm">Health Survey Results To Help Drive Change</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1:51 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Government">New Zealand Government</a></p> <p>“I value these findings because they’re part of a continuous survey, meaning we can monitor trends over time,” Dr Reti says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2411/S00137/health-survey-results-to-help-drive-change.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a 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