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and invited to share any lessons he's learnt, he draws something of a blank. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00117/the-government-turns-one-pm-christopher-luxon-talks-coalition-dynamics-differences-and-deals.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00116/climate-finance-commitments-triple-at-close-of-cop29-expert-reaction.htm">Climate Finance Commitments Triple At Close Of COP29 – Expert Reaction</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 5:34 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Science_Media_Centre">Science Media Centre</a></p> <p>The so-called “finance COP” in Baku, Azerbaijan has just concluded with agreement on the Baku Finance Goal. This aims to replace developed countries’ previous commitment to provide NZ$171 billion annually by 2020. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00116/climate-finance-commitments-triple-at-close-of-cop29-expert-reaction.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00115/govt-needs-to-put-taxpayers-first-after-500-billion-cop-deal.htm">Gov't Needs To Put Taxpayers First After $500 Billion COP Deal</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:52 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers'_Union">New Zealand Taxpayers' Union</a></p> <p>Taxpayers’ Union Communications Officer Alex Emes called the deal “a move towards global socialism” due to the agreed upon large transfer of wealth from countries like New Zealand to the third world. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00115/govt-needs-to-put-taxpayers-first-after-500-billion-cop-deal.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: 300px;"><style> @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {.article-left-box {float: none; margin: 20px auto 20px auto; margin-left: calc( (100% - 300px) / 2 );}} @media screen and (max-width: 970px) {#article iframe { max-width: 100%;}} #article iframe { max-width: 100%;}</style>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1493962836337-4' style="padding: 0 20px 0 0; text-align: center;"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1493962836337-4'); }); </script> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00114/new-zealand-ports-urged-to-end-live-animal-exports-as-maritime-union-takes-stand.htm">New Zealand Ports Urged To End Live Animal Exports As Maritime Union Takes Stand</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:45 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Animal_Justice_Party_">Animal Justice Party </a></p> <p>AJP Welcomes Maritime Union's Historic Stand Against Live Exports. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00114/new-zealand-ports-urged-to-end-live-animal-exports-as-maritime-union-takes-stand.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00113/oxfam-says-cop29-deal-is-a-global-ponzi-scheme.htm">Oxfam Says COP29 Deal Is A "Global Ponzi Scheme"</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:44 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Oxfam_Aotearoa">Oxfam Aotearoa</a></p> <p>Oxfam Aotearoa’s Climate Justice Lead Nick Henry said: "The failure to meet the global need for climate finance is a failure of empathy from the leaders of rich countries." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00113/oxfam-says-cop29-deal-is-a-global-ponzi-scheme.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00112/cop29-bandaid-over-a-bullet-wound-polluters-should-expect-resistance-greenpeace.htm">COP29 ‘Bandaid Over A Bullet Wound’, Polluters Should Expect Resistance - Greenpeace</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:40 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Greenpeace">Greenpeace</a></p> <p>We know how to cut emissions - we have all the technology and tools to do so. What’s needed is political will to put these tools into action. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00112/cop29-bandaid-over-a-bullet-wound-polluters-should-expect-resistance-greenpeace.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00111/helen-clark-foundation-calls-for-political-action-to-reduce-the-prevalence-of-junk-food-and-improve-health-outcomes.htm">Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 8:23 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Helen_Clark_Foundation">Helen Clark Foundation</a></p> <p>The report argues the long-standing government approach that relies on people taking sole responsibility for their health and the choices they make, will continue to fail unless the obesity conversation shifts from the individual to the wider food ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00111/helen-clark-foundation-calls-for-political-action-to-reduce-the-prevalence-of-junk-food-and-improve-health-outcomes.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00110/behind-the-banner-inside-the-hikoi-mo-te-tiriti.htm">Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 23 November 2024, 10:26 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Over nine days, rangatahi and veterans of past hīkoi walked shoulder-to-shoulder to take their message to Parliament. Ella Stewart and Cole Eastham-Farrelly were there. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00110/behind-the-banner-inside-the-hikoi-mo-te-tiriti.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00109/concern-regarding-inconsistent-designation-of-terrorist-organizations.htm">Concern Regarding Inconsistent Designation Of Terrorist Organizations</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 23 November 2024, 10:09 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Islamic_Council_of_NZ">Islamic Council of NZ</a></p> <p>While it is important to maintain strong alliances, it is equally crucial to uphold our Kiwi values of fairness and justice. New Zealand has always prided itself on its commitment to equality and human rights. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00109/concern-regarding-inconsistent-designation-of-terrorist-organizations.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00108/new-zealand-governments-racially-divisive-treaty-principles-bill-passes-first-reading.htm">New Zealand Government’s Racially Divisive Treaty Principles Bill Passes First Reading</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 23 November 2024, 8:01 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Socialist_Equality_Group">Socialist Equality Group</a></p> <p>By voting for the bill and allowing it to proceed to the select committee, the coalition parties are enabling ACT—an extremely unpopular party that received just 8.6 percent in the 2023 election—to dominate political discourse, posturing as the party of ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00108/new-zealand-governments-racially-divisive-treaty-principles-bill-passes-first-reading.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00107/former-political-figure-who-abused-teens-loses-name-suppression.htm">Former Political Figure Who Abused Teens Loses Name Suppression</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 9:34 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>However, his name remains under wraps as he has already indicated he will appeal. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00107/former-political-figure-who-abused-teens-loses-name-suppression.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00106/new-zealand-government-urged-to-back-icc-arrest-warrants-for-israeli-leaders-without-equivocation.htm">New Zealand Government Urged To Back ICC Arrest Warrants For Israeli Leaders Without Equivocation</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 11:15 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Palestine_Solidarity_Network_Aotearoa">Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa</a></p> <p>“We are waiting for our government to announce it will arrest Netanyahu and Gallant immediately if they set foot in Aotearoa New Zealand” says PSNA National Chair John Minto. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00106/new-zealand-government-urged-to-back-icc-arrest-warrants-for-israeli-leaders-without-equivocation.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00105/justice-committee-makes-further-decisions-about-submissions-process-for-the-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-bill.htm">Justice Committee Makes Further Decisions About Submissions Process For The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 10:58 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Justice_Committee">Justice Committee</a></p> <p>The committee plans to hold hearings in the week starting Monday, 27 January and the weeks starting 10, 17 and 24 February 2025. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00105/justice-committee-makes-further-decisions-about-submissions-process-for-the-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-bill.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00104/new-poll-kiwis-overwhelmingly-support-mps-expenses-transparency-law-change.htm">NEW POLL: Kiwis Overwhelmingly Support MPs' Expenses Transparency Law Change</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:36 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers'_Union">New Zealand Taxpayers' Union</a></p> <p>62% of respondents support the extension of the OIA to cover MPs’ spending, compared to just 13% opposed and 24% were unsure. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00104/new-poll-kiwis-overwhelmingly-support-mps-expenses-transparency-law-change.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00103/nationals-erica-stanford-allegedly-calls-labours-jan-tinetti-a-stupid-bitch.htm">National's Erica Stanford Allegedly Calls Labour's Jan Tinetti A 'Stupid Bitch'</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:22 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The Education Minister has apologised in Parliament for her remark. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00103/nationals-erica-stanford-allegedly-calls-labours-jan-tinetti-a-stupid-bitch.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00102/more-delays-in-action-on-use-of-puberty-blockers-with-children.htm">More Delays In Action On Use Of Puberty Blockers With Children</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:56 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Women's_Rights_Party">Women's Rights Party</a></p> <p>Women’s Rights Party Co-leader Jill Ovens says the Ministry has put New Zealand children at risk by continuing to allow “off-label” prescribing of puberty blockers at far higher rates than other similar countries. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00102/more-delays-in-action-on-use-of-puberty-blockers-with-children.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00101/downside-risks-to-treasurys-economic-and-fiscal-forecasts.htm">Downside Risks To Treasury’s Economic And Fiscal Forecasts</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 9:56 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/The_Treasury">The Treasury</a></p> <p>New Zealand is currently running a structural fiscal deficit, with expenditure exceeding revenue. Economic growth falling short of expectations has been making it harder for the Government to bring the books back into balance. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00101/downside-risks-to-treasurys-economic-and-fiscal-forecasts.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00100/new-zealand-drops-in-global-ranking-on-climate-action.htm">New Zealand Drops In Global Ranking On Climate Action</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:59 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Greenpeace">Greenpeace</a></p> <p>If the government won’t hold polluters to account, then people will. People are increasingly taking to the streets and the courtrooms, putting their bodies on the line to shut down polluting industries. This will only escalate further unless New ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00100/new-zealand-drops-in-global-ranking-on-climate-action.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00099/spending-cuts-need-to-stop-psa-urges-govt-to-listen-to-economists.htm">Spending Cuts Need To Stop - PSA Urges Govt To Listen To Economists</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:44 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/PSA">PSA</a></p> <p>The economists, drawn from universities, unions and the private sector, are calling on the Government to urgently revisit its fiscal policy stating the economic rationale for spending cuts and deferral of key infrastructure projects was ‘unclear’. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00099/spending-cuts-need-to-stop-psa-urges-govt-to-listen-to-economists.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00098/third-reading-of-samoa-citizenship-bill-in-new-zealand-parliament-today.htm">Third Reading Of Samoa Citizenship Bill In New Zealand Parliament Today</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:15 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Explainer - New Zealand's Parliament will, on Wednesday, hear the third and final reading of a bill that will, if passed, restore a pathway for citizenship to a group of Samoans stripped of it decades ago. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00098/third-reading-of-samoa-citizenship-bill-in-new-zealand-parliament-today.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00097/speakers-handling-of-hikoi-overkill-te-paati-maori.htm">Speaker's Handling Of Hīkoi 'Overkill' - Te Paati Māori</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:12 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Te Pāti Māori helped organise the nationwide hīkoi and now say the Speaker - charged with managing Parliament's grounds - got too involved in yesterday's mass gathering. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00097/speakers-handling-of-hikoi-overkill-te-paati-maori.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00096/gang-patch-ban-senior-black-power-member-concerned-about-impact-on-families.htm">Gang Patch Ban: Senior Black Power Member Concerned About Impact On Families</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:08 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>"What people wear is not the issue," one Black Power member told RNZ. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00096/gang-patch-ban-senior-black-power-member-concerned-about-impact-on-families.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00095/new-zealand-a-very-difficult-place-to-be-blind-advocate.htm">New Zealand A Very Difficult Place To Be Blind - Advocate</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:52 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Jonathan Mosen says New Zealand is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00095/new-zealand-a-very-difficult-place-to-be-blind-advocate.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00094/christopher-luxon-says-no-need-to-meet-with-hikoi-at-parliament.htm">Christopher Luxon Says 'No Need To Meet' With Hīkoi At Parliament</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:37 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The Prime Minister says organisers were "closely aligned" with Te Pāti Māori, but acknowledged it was "a significant day". <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00094/christopher-luxon-says-no-need-to-meet-with-hikoi-at-parliament.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00093/what-now-for-the-treaty-principles-bill.htm">What Now For The Treaty Principles Bill?</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:35 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The crowd of 42,000 protesters was essentially demanding to bring the bill back to the House for its second reading faster, so it could be put to rest. But it may not be killed as quickly as protesters would like. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00093/what-now-for-the-treaty-principles-bill.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00092/ppta-urges-government-to-act-for-children-in-war-zones.htm">PPTA Urges Government To Act For Children In War Zones</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 2:13 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/PPTA">PPTA</a></p> <p>Children are our future and have the right to access education wherever they live. We must do everything we can to uphold this fundamental human right. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00092/ppta-urges-government-to-act-for-children-in-war-zones.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00091/cop29-ends-in-promise-to-send-more-taxpayer-money-overseas.htm">COP29 Ends In Promise To Send More Taxpayer Money Overseas</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 1:32 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers'_Union">New Zealand Taxpayers' Union</a></p> <p>This decision proves how out-of-touch this tax more, spend more, ship more overseas Government is with New Zealand taxpayers. Fix your house first before you go fixing the neighbourhood. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00091/cop29-ends-in-promise-to-send-more-taxpayer-money-overseas.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00090/taxpayer-funded-hikoi-organiser-shows-parliaments-budget-a-political-slush-fund.htm">Taxpayer-funded Hīkoi Organiser Shows Parliament’s Budget A Political Slush Fund</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:04 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Taxpayers'_Union">Taxpayers' Union</a></p> <p>Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said “Taxpayers’ money is not a political slush fund. MPs shouldn’t be able to hide how they’re wasting our money, and it’s long-past time their budgets were covered by the OIA.” <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00090/taxpayer-funded-hikoi-organiser-shows-parliaments-budget-a-political-slush-fund.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00089/public-comments-by-auckland-cco-bosses-demonstrate-need-for-duty-of-political-neutrality.htm">Public Comments By Auckland CCO Bosses Demonstrate Need For Duty Of Political Neutrality</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:43 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Auckland_Ratepayers_Alliance">Auckland Ratepayers Alliance</a></p> <p>"Dean Kimpton is the poster child of what an undemocratic CCO model has led to," says Jordan Williams, a Spokesman for the Ratepayers' Alliance. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00089/public-comments-by-auckland-cco-bosses-demonstrate-need-for-duty-of-political-neutrality.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00088/te-pati-maori-mp-hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-reacts-to-haka-heard-around-the-world.htm">Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke reacts to haka heard around the world</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:31 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>In the face of criticism, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says there was definitely a moment of 'what just happened?', after the House was suspended during voting. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00088/te-pati-maori-mp-hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-reacts-to-haka-heard-around-the-world.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00087/hikoi-not-representative-of-new-zealand-david-seymour-says.htm">Hīkoi Not Representative Of New Zealand, David Seymour Says</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 8:23 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Seymour came out of the Beehive today to acknowledge the hīkoi and wave at the protesters - but retreated inside after just a few minutes. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00087/hikoi-not-representative-of-new-zealand-david-seymour-says.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00086/hikoi-to-parliament-the-families-taking-part-and-why.htm">Hīkoi To Parliament: The Families Taking Part And Why</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 7:21 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The hīkoi is a family affair, with tamariki everywhere; pepe sleeping in carts and buggies or tugging their cousins' hair. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00086/hikoi-to-parliament-the-families-taking-part-and-why.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00085/pike-river-14-years-on-and-far-too-many-of-us-are-being-injured-at-work.htm">Pike River: 14 Years On And Far Too Many Of Us Are Being Injured At Work</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 3:26 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/E_Tu">E Tu</a></p> <p>"The Minister’s actions on health and safety show the Minister has failed to understand the lessons of Pike River. Instead of boosting health and safety at work, her party and her Government are looking for ways to water down the protections it has delivered." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00085/pike-river-14-years-on-and-far-too-many-of-us-are-being-injured-at-work.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00084/kanaky-aotearoa-solidarity-says-toitu-te-tiriti.htm">Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity Says “Toitū Te Tiriti!”</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:20 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Kanaky_Aotearoa_Solidarity">Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity</a></p> <p>Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity supports te hikoi and says Toitū te Tiriti! Māori never ceded sovereignty! <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00084/kanaky-aotearoa-solidarity-says-toitu-te-tiriti.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00083/biggest-ever-community-petition-with-over-200000-signatures-opposes-treaty-principles-bill.htm">Biggest Ever Community Petition, With Over 200,000 Signatures, Opposes Treaty Principles Bill</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:25 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Action_Station">Action Station</a></p> <p>The country has spoken. This Bill is a bad faith attempt to revoke the Government’s commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and it’s visible to not just Aotearoa, but the world. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00083/biggest-ever-community-petition-with-over-200000-signatures-opposes-treaty-principles-bill.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00082/justice-committee-calls-for-submissions-on-the-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-bill.htm">Justice Committee Calls For Submissions On The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 9:56 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Justice_Committee">Justice Committee</a></p> <p>The committee is intending to complete hearings by the end of February 2025. Further decisions about hearings will be made and communicated in due course. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00082/justice-committee-calls-for-submissions-on-the-principles-of-the-treaty-of-waitangi-bill.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00081/statement-from-palestinian-leaders-hikoi-mo-te-tiriti-is-a-historic-moment-for-all-in-aotearoa.htm">Statement From Palestinian Leaders: Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti Is A Historic Moment For All In Aotearoa</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 18 November 2024, 5:19 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Palestinians_for_Hikoi_mo_te_Tiriti">Palestinians for Hikoi mo te Tiriti</a></p> <p>Inspired by the kotahitanga of te ao Māori, we draw on our own political tradition of nurturing a unified Palestinian people despite exile and separation. We unify here for te Tiriti. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00081/statement-from-palestinian-leaders-hikoi-mo-te-tiriti-is-a-historic-moment-for-all-in-aotearoa.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00080/federated-mountain-clubs-of-new-zealand-stand-firm-conservation-access-for-all-not-just-the-wealthy.htm">Federated Mountain Clubs Of New Zealand Stand Firm: Conservation Access For All, Not Just The Wealthy</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:43 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Federated_Mountain_Clubs">Federated Mountain Clubs</a></p> <p>On access issues, FMC represent Aotearoa’s passionate outdoor and conservation communities, dedicated to keeping natural spaces open for everyone—regardless of income or background. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00080/federated-mountain-clubs-of-new-zealand-stand-firm-conservation-access-for-all-not-just-the-wealthy.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00079/mfat-decision-to-ship-4-million-to-vanuatu-out-of-touch.htm">MFAT Decision To Ship $4 Million To Vanuatu Out-Of-Touch</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:09 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers'_Union">New Zealand Taxpayers' Union</a></p> <p>The comments made by NZ’s delegation to COP 29, Mr. Croad discussing additional ‘pathways’ to forfeit more NZ tax dollars to Vanuatu are both out-of-touch & disrespectful to hardworking taxpayers, says Union Communications Officer, Alex Emes. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00079/mfat-decision-to-ship-4-million-to-vanuatu-out-of-touch.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00078/maaori-queen-brings-message-of-kotahitanga-to-the-nation.htm">Maaori Queen Brings Message Of Kotahitanga To The Nation</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 18 November 2024, 8:29 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Te_Tari_o_te_Kiingitanga">Te Tari o te Kiingitanga</a></p> <p>Te Arikinui is urging all New Zealanders to embrace our shared identity and collective strengths to move forward together. will join the people of the nation as they Hiikoi to Parliament on Tuesday under the protection of Te Kahu o te Raukura, which represents ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00078/maaori-queen-brings-message-of-kotahitanga-to-the-nation.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00077/treaty-principles-bill-inviting-civil-war-jenny-shipley-says.htm">Treaty Principles Bill 'Inviting Civil War', Jenny Shipley Says</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 16 November 2024, 8:24 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>"I would fight against it. Māori have every reason to fight against it," the former prime minister says. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00077/treaty-principles-bill-inviting-civil-war-jenny-shipley-says.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00076/apec-summit-nz-puts-best-foot-forward-ahead-of-trump-taking-office.htm">APEC Summit: NZ puts best foot forward ahead of Trump taking office</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 16 November 2024, 8:10 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Analysis - World leaders gathering for APEC are all too aware Donald Trump's election has shifted the dial on trade for exporting nations. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00076/apec-summit-nz-puts-best-foot-forward-ahead-of-trump-taking-office.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00075/treaty-principles-bill-haka-highlights-tensions-between-maori-tikanga-and-rules-of-parliament.htm">Treaty Principles Bill Haka Highlights Tensions Between Māori Tikanga And Rules Of Parliament</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 16 November 2024, 8:00 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Te Pāti Māori's extraordinary display of protest interrupted the first vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00075/treaty-principles-bill-haka-highlights-tensions-between-maori-tikanga-and-rules-of-parliament.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00074/how-the-world-reacted-to-the-treaty-principles-bill-debate.htm">How The World Reacted To The Treaty Principles Bill Debate</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 15 November 2024, 6:08 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The suspension of Parliament over a haka and the national hīkoi by thousands of people are garnering international headlines. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00074/how-the-world-reacted-to-the-treaty-principles-bill-debate.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00073/censorship-is-alive-and-well-in-new-zealand.htm">Censorship Is Alive And Well In New Zealand</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 15 November 2024, 3:45 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Cooper_Legal">Cooper Legal</a></p> <p>“What this looks like to us is censorship of anyone who tries to disagree with this Government, which causes a chilling effect” says Cooper Legal Senior Associate, Lydia Oosterhoff. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00073/censorship-is-alive-and-well-in-new-zealand.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00072/uniformed-defence-force-should-not-be-used-as-strike-breakers.htm">Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:48 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/NZCTU">NZCTU</a></p> <p>“In a modern liberal democracy, any deployment of the armed forces in employment relations is a drastic step, and should be avoided at all costs,” said Wagstaff. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00072/uniformed-defence-force-should-not-be-used-as-strike-breakers.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00071/christopher-luxon-gives-scathing-appraisal-of-treaty-principles-bill-ahead-of-first-reading.htm">Christopher Luxon Gives Scathing Appraisal Of Treaty Principles Bill Ahead Of First Reading</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 14 November 2024, 2:36 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Luxon will miss the parliamentary debate - enroute to Peru for the APEC summit instead - but he called a morning media conference where he criticised the legislation in perhaps his strongest words yet. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00071/christopher-luxon-gives-scathing-appraisal-of-treaty-principles-bill-ahead-of-first-reading.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00070/government-will-not-say-if-gang-members-to-be-excluded-from-abuse-in-care-compensation.htm">Government Will Not Say If Gang Members To Be Excluded From Abuse In Care Compensation</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 10:08 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>The government is refusing to say whether gang members could be excluded from compensation for abuse they suffered while in state care. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00070/government-will-not-say-if-gang-members-to-be-excluded-from-abuse-in-care-compensation.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00069/senior-lawyers-call-for-treaty-principles-bill-to-be-abandoned.htm">Senior Lawyers Call For Treaty Principles Bill To Be Abandoned</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 9:55 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>More than 40 KCs have written to the prime minister and attorney-general outlining their "grave concerns" about the substance of the Treaty Principles Bill and its wider implications for the country's constitutional arrangements. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00069/senior-lawyers-call-for-treaty-principles-bill-to-be-abandoned.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00068/fair-news-bargaining-bill-in-limbo-as-minister-says-it-is-not-ready.htm">Fair News Bargaining Bill In Limbo As Minister Says It Is Not Ready</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 9:52 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>It was supposed to have its second reading on Wednesday, but on the final order paper appeared at 13th, meaning it was effectively postponed for the week. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00068/fair-news-bargaining-bill-in-limbo-as-minister-says-it-is-not-ready.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00067/free-speech-union-endorses-carters-copyright-parody-and-satire-amendment-bill-but-it-raises-questions.htm">Free Speech Union Endorses Carter’s Copyright (Parody And Satire) Amendment Bill, But It Raises Questions</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 6:36 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Free_Speech_Union">Free Speech Union</a></p> <p>We commend the Green Party’s Bill to protect the speech rights of creators, artists, and commentators who are regularly targets of censorship. We hope this represents the turning of a new leaf in their defence of all speech rights. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00067/free-speech-union-endorses-carters-copyright-parody-and-satire-amendment-bill-but-it-raises-questions.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00066/submissions-open-for-the-employment-relations-employee-remuneration-disclosure-amendment-bill.htm">Submissions Open For The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 3:04 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/The_Education_and_Workforce_Committee">The Education and Workforce Committee</a></p> <p>The bill seeks to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000 to protect employees who discuss or disclose their remuneration. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00066/submissions-open-for-the-employment-relations-employee-remuneration-disclosure-amendment-bill.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00065/hobsons-pledge-support-peaceful-protest-but-encourage-listening.htm">Hobson's Pledge Support Peaceful Protest But Encourage Listening</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 2:34 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hobson's_Pledge">Hobson's Pledge</a></p> <p>It is concerning that some participants of the hīkoi seem to believe only their voice and actions are to be respected, and are intent on shutting down any debate. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00065/hobsons-pledge-support-peaceful-protest-but-encourage-listening.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00064/small-business-owners-mps-rally-together-to-demand-transparency-in-tauranga-marine-precinct-sale.htm">Small Business Owners, MPs Rally Together To Demand Transparency In Tauranga Marine Precinct Sale</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 12:05 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Lobby_for_Good">Lobby for Good</a></p> <p>“This sale, and the lack of information surrounding it, shows exactly why we need better regulations to hold council staff and it’s leadership more accountable,” Harvey said.” <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00064/small-business-owners-mps-rally-together-to-demand-transparency-in-tauranga-marine-precinct-sale.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00063/new-zealand-government-refuses-ngo-calls-to-back-end-to-secret-wcpfc-compliance-processes.htm">New Zealand Government Refuses NGO Calls To Back End To Secret WCPFC Compliance Processes</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 9:51 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Accountability.Fish">Accountability.Fish</a></p> <p>Accountability.Fish, a global non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the transparency and accountability of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), has raised concerns for some time over the lack of transparency within the ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00063/new-zealand-government-refuses-ngo-calls-to-back-end-to-secret-wcpfc-compliance-processes.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00062/the-cost-of-silence-nzs-role-in-standing-against-irans-repression.htm">The Cost Of Silence: NZ’s Role In Standing Against Iran’s Repression</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 8:13 am | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/Iranian_Solidarity_Group_New_Zealand">Iranian Solidarity Group New Zealand</a></p> <p>The piece highlights the recent execution of Jamshid Sharmahd by the Iranian government, discusses New Zealand's current approach (as well as that of other democracies) toward the regime's hostage-taking tactics, and suggests an alternative, more unified approach. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00062/the-cost-of-silence-nzs-role-in-standing-against-irans-repression.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00061/christopher-luxon-speaks-with-donald-trump.htm">Christopher Luxon Speaks With Donald Trump</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9:08 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Luxon spoke to Trump on Tuesday for the first time since the US election in a phone call which Luxon said lasted 10-to-15 minutes and canvassed a range of topics. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00061/christopher-luxon-speaks-with-donald-trump.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00060/why-we-might-need-to-pay-more-tax.htm">Why We Might Need To Pay More Tax</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9:00 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>This is likely to be key issue of next election, commentators say <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00060/why-we-might-need-to-pay-more-tax.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00059/the-treaty-principles-bill.htm">The Treaty Principles Bill</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 8:58 pm | <a href="https://info.scoop.co.nz/RNZ">RNZ</a></p> <p>Human Rights Commission’s Tino Rangatiratanga leaderJulia Whaipooti explains what has been happening. <a 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