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10 December, 2024
New poll: Kiwis favour referendum to resolve Treaty principles
Of the four options presented, New Zealanders most favoured a referendum, followed by Parliament, then the Waitangi Tribunal, with the judiciary ranked last.
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08 December, 2024
AT challenged to increase use of fines for fare-dodgers
The data I received is troubling. The vast majority of fare evaders are getting away without facing any consequences, even when they are caught red-handed
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06 December, 2024
Tauranga Councillors must reject undemocratic iwi reps
Last year, New Zealanders elected parties committed to unwinding co-governance in central government. Tauranga City Councillors must heed this message
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04 December, 2024
ACT welcomes Marsden Fund refocus on science, further changes needed
In recent years, the Marsden Fund's terms of reference have seen funding prioritised for spirituality, activism and identity politics over high-quality public good research that benefits all New Zealanders
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03 December, 2024
Finally, accountability for dopey transport decisions in Auckland
Today's announcement marks a significant step towards giving Aucklanders back the control over their transport systems that they so rightfully deserve
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03 December, 2024
New standards for nurses put patients’ identity ahead of need
The role of the Nursing Council is to protect the health and safety of the public and ensure nurses are competent and fit to practise.
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01 December, 2024
Same old joyless, divisive, envy-based politics from Labour
This is the same old joyless, divisive, envy-based politics from Labour. There’s no vision or future for New Zealand in dividing the pie.
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01 December, 2024
Councils told to follow Govt’s lead and ditch “progressive” procurement
Council procurement should have one purpose: deliver quality services at the best possible value for ratepayers.
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27 November, 2024
Public Health Service’s anti-McDonald’s crusade shows why cost cutting is needed
The National Public Health Service’s decision to invest time and resources into opposing the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wanaka shows exactly why cost-cutting measures are justified
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26 November, 2024
Dr Parmjeet Parmar raises crime and fare dodging concerns with Auckland Transport
I’ve heard directly from bus drivers, operators, and passengers who are frustrated by Auckland Transport's slow response to safety issues on public transport
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26 November, 2024
A year into Government, ACT celebrates change in direction
Last year, ACT campaigned to rein in the cost of living, deliver real consequences for crime, and end divisive policies. Kiwis who voted ACT didn’t just vote for a change of government, they voted for a change of direction.
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25 November, 2024
ACT reveals Tauranga City Council spent $180,000 on a documentary
Instead of investing in core infrastructure or easing the burden on ratepayers, the council has wasted money on a self-congratulating documentary that most people will never watch