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    Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Saturday
  • How Did Paraguay’s Fastest Growing Bank Become the Country’s Worst Nightmare?
    The fallout of Ueno Bank's collapse has quickly spread across the economy, leading to the collapse of Paraguay's government and the arrest of eight bank executives
    Naked Capitalism by Nick Corbishley · Saturday
  • An election actually worth talking about finally? We’ll see.
    For Aoteroa… this particular election might actually qualify as “the most crucial election” for real. Recent toppling of the Right in Hungary, the holding off of their forces in Brazil and other similar places under the hardest boot of the Right and the Hard Right in particular, alongside the US Mid-Term sweeps by the Democrats... Read More
    exhALANt by exhalantblog · Friday
  • Iran War: Will AI Rout, Report of Rubio Exit, End of Netanyahu Reign, Likely Hegseth Impeachment, Halt Plans to Hit Iran Over Weekend?
    Today's Iran war news: Trump is bleeding out power, but will he still proceed with his big beautiful attack on Iran to shore up his manhood?
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Friday
  • ‘Time for Some Accountability’: Advocate Says Democrats Must Subpoena Corporate Price-Gougers
    Will a push to rein in algo-driven individual corporate price gouging get Congressional support and legal restrictions?
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Friday
  • View from The Hill: an over-committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game
    The PM will devote Monday to chair meetings on the mid-December budget update before flying off again for the COP summit in Turkey.
    The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Friday
  • Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test
    The One Nation leader’s case is among a slew of cases the High Court will deal with in coming months on freedom of political communication.
    The Conversation by Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney · Friday
  • Electoral Commission urged to release results in more exciting order
    Television broadcasters, along with Stuff, which is sometimes a bit like television but at other times is just outsourced TV3, have urged the Electoral Commission to release election results in a more exciting order, saying the current approach gives undue priority to counting votes rather than maintaining suspense. Network executives say results should be arranged […]
    The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Friday
  • A Sovereign Debt Crisis?
    France may show us the way
    Pundit by Brian Easton · Friday
  • China doesn’t need to dominate the world to threaten Australia’s security
    This week, former Australian Defence Force chief Chris Barrie said he did not see any evidence from China ‘of global aspirations and global dominance aspirations that we’ve seen out of the United States’ . He ...
    The Strategist by Jason Van der Schyff · Friday
  • Friday Chats - Nightmare election edition + meditations + an election drinking game
    Some final election thoughts and lots of memes from the US midterms! I am allowing a safe space to lib out before we hate the Democrats again. Because the election is tomorrow, Friday Night Chats will be slightly different than usual. We will have a shorter FNC, and I have
    Emily Writes by Emily Writes · Friday
  • Justice, accountability, more questions: what Russell Brand’s guilty verdict means for victim-survivors
    Is it really justice when the legal process is itself so often the source of further harm?
    The Conversation by Anastasia Powell, Professor of Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University · Friday
  • The Curious Case of a Sticky Stuff Story
    TPU/Curia - poll or propaganda?
    Frankly Speaking by Frank Macskasy · Friday
  • COP31 should draw on Taiwan’s Pacific climate experience
    As Australia prepares to lead negotiations at the 31st UN climate conference, COP31, it should keep Pacific priorities at the centre and reaffirm its longstanding support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international climate cooperation. Climate ...
    The Strategist by Ray Ming-Tse Lu · Friday
  • Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety
    Recently we remembered and celebrated the legacy of former New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) President Helen Kelly, a decade after her passing. Helen is remembered as a leader whose tireless commitment to working people helped change Aotearoa for the better. Through the campaigns she led and injustices she exposed, Helen… Read More »Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety The post Helen Kelly’s lasting legacy for worker safety appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Jeremiah Boniface · Friday
  • The last day
    Its the end of the election campaign. The last poll is out, showing the same knife-edge we've had all election. 1.67 million of us have already voted, and it'll be close to 2 million by the end of the day. And tomorrow, the rest of us - including me - will go off to vote. As for which way: this government is the worst in living memory. It has undermined te Tiriti and the rest of our constitution, spat on democracy, wiped its arse with the BORA, and introduced attitudes of casual cruelty and corruption, whil
    No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Friday
  • 6 November 2026
    More coverage of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union 10-hour strikes features in today’s Union News, including interviews with two NZPFU staff in a 1News story. And the PSA takes legal action against the Solicitor-General’s proposed restructure at Crown Law. Union coverage Employment The post 6 November 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Aaron · Friday
  • Politics with Michelle Grattan: business chief urges government to use more means testing
    CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
    The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Friday
  • After the midterms – The Indo-Pacific awaits one of four different Washingtons
    The result of this week’s US midterm elections does not tell Australia what Washington will do in the Indo-Pacific, but it does reveal two uncertain factors that will decide it. The two unknowns are whether ...
    The Strategist by Gregory Brown · Friday
  • Economic Bulletin September/October 2026
    Our feature article examines employment outcomes for young workers over the past three years. The deterioration of the job market since 2023 has been particularly hard on younger people, with youth unemployment and NEET rates increasing rapidly. We dig beneath the headline numbers to look at both the cyclical and longer-term trends in these rates.… Read More »Economic Bulletin September/October 2026 The post Economic Bulletin September/October 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Jeremiah Boniface · Friday
  • NZ election eve poll watch: right’s lead slipping with Opportunity still the wild card
    With a day till the election, final polls show a left shift but the right still in front – with the Opportunity Party’s fate still a decisive factor.
    The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Friday
  • Final poll puts Labour just ahead of National
    Post/Freshwater poll has Labour at 30.7% (up 2% ), National at 26.4% (down 1.2% & Opportunity at 5.1%; Opportunity’s fate set to decide who wins; Next Govt to cut benefits by $1.3b -- regardless
    The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Friday
  • People, Help the People
    The final debate, and the final poll.
    Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Friday
  • A resilient country doesn’t have hungry households
    The Hunger Report 2026 from Foodbank, a hunger-relief organisation, estimates that 3.6 million Australian households experienced food insecurity in the past year. That’s one in three households, and for one in five the experience was ...
    The Strategist by Andrew Henderson · Friday
  • Weekly Roundup 6-November-2026
    Kia ora and welcome to our regular roundup of stories that caught our eye this week. Remember that polls close in the general election at 7pm on Saturday 7 November, and you can find polling places across the city this week here.… The post Weekly Roundup 6-November-2026 appeared first on Greater Auckland.
    Greater Auckland by Greater Auckland · Friday
  • The Decline of Politics, Lawfare and the Coming Technocratic Government
    Driven by zero-sum conflict and legal overreach, the decline of politics threatens to replace representative democracy with technocracy.
    Naked Capitalism by Curro Jimenez · Friday
  • A fractious campaign heralds a cliffhanger election: what to watch as NZ votes
    With so many variables in play, and polls pointing to a very tight result, there may be no obvious winner on the night – and a long wait for a new government.
    The Conversation by Grant Duncan, Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau · Friday
  • Skeptical Science New Research for Week #45 2026
    Open access notables Evidence from 2024 Storm Boris indicates anthropogenic climate change amplifies floods more than extreme precipitation, Miersch et al., Science Advances Anthropogenic climate change intensifies extreme precipitation, but how it affects flood hazards remains uncertain. In September 2024, Storm Boris triggered catastrophic flooding across central Europe, underscoring the need to quantify the contribution of human-caused climate change to flood intensity for effective risk management. Usin
    Skeptical Science · Friday
  • These are the days of miracle and wonder
    An election with a speech for the ages and more good news from the American midterms
    Hopetown by Simon Wilson · Friday
  • The Weekly Hoon: The US ‘blue-nami’; NZ’s strong early turnout & deliberative democracy
    Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale discuss the week in geopolitics and NZ’s political economy with Robert Patman, Elaine Monaghan & Cathrine Dyer, including chats on the US midterms & NZ’s election
    The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Friday
  • Easy Money Does Not Win Elections
    Why politicians' complaints that central banks are hurting them by not lowering the cost of money are nearly always wrong.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Friday
  • Links 11/5/2026
    Image article
    Naked Capitalism by Conor Gallagher · Friday
  • Iran War: Trump Freezes as Israel and AIPAC Assess Damage, Vance Admits Iran War as Key to Epic Defeat; White House Clip Touting Trump Defiance Includes “Wolf of Wall Street” Fraudster
    Today's Iran war news: A chastened Trump has held back on his Iran strike plans. But is he relenting or just regrouping?
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Thursday
  • Satyajit Das: Golden Mythologies
    Why gold does not necessarily glitter as an investment.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Thursday
  • Grattan on Friday: are the Nationals on life support?
    How big is the threat posed by One Nation to the Nationals? And can the party’s past predict its future?
    The Conversation by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Thursday
  • How China Accidentally Broke the West’s Monopoly Over the Weapons Trade
    Not surprisingly,. given how overpriced and fussy US weapons are, China is moving in.
    Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Thursday
  • With control of Congress, here’s how Democrats could stop Trump’s war in Iran
    Democrats now are in a much stronger position to force Trump to end the Iran war. But playing their strongest card could backfire.
    The Conversation by Markus Wagner, Professor of Law and Director of the UOW Transnational Law and Policy Centre, University of Wollongong · Thursday
  • After the midterms – Logically, a lame-duck president switches to foreign policy
    We are entering uncharted territory. Or are we? The prospect of the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency will no doubt produce much handwringing in the news media and the foreign policy cognoscenti. Trump, ...
    The Strategist by Lester Munson · Thursday
  • Join us at 5pm for this week's Hoon
    Join Peter Bale & Bernard Hickey for the weekly 'Hoon' around news in geopolitics, climate, politics & more with Robert Patman, Cathrine Dyer & Elaine Monaghan
    The Kaka by Bernard Hickey · Thursday
  • Read the fucking room, Chris! II
    Chris Hipkins wants a four year term. Look who else supports it: Harry Mowbray has been behind an advertising drive to persuade conservative voters to split their party and electorate votes to engineer an overhang for the centre-right parties. [...] But to him, this week is only a step towards a bigger goal. He expects the election night party at Coatesville will mark a pivot from election campaign to electoral reform campaign. Mowbray plans to explain the "next stage" to his guests. That will entail pushin
    No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Thursday
  • Who’ll hold power in the Victorian upper house after the state election?
    While much attention has been on Victoria’s lower house, there may also be a power shift in the important upper house.
    The Conversation by Zareh Ghazarian, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, School of Social Sciences, Monash University · Thursday
  • Fiscal flexibility is a national security issue
    Australian homeowners are reeling from five interest rate increases this year, while households struggle with inflation and the rising cost of living. Beyond the immediate pressure on family budgets lies a more consequential challenge: governments ...
    The Strategist by John Coyne · Thursday
  • 5 November 2026
    The biggest story in today’s Union News is the announcement by the NZ Professional Firefighters Union of four 10-hour strikes following their members 99% rejection of FENZ’s latest pay offer. The loss of jobs to AI is also starting to feature, with both The Post and RNZ having stories on this. Union coverage Employment The post 5 November 2026 appeared first on NZCTU.
    NZCTU by Aaron · Thursday
  • Australia needs serious discussion on AUKUS. This inquiry didn’t deliver it
    Of its recommendations, some are hard to disagree with, such as developing a national security strategy. Others seem tangential, or even concerning.
    The Conversation by Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Professor, Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia; UNSW · Thursday
  • The Iron Law of Oligarchy, revisited.
    Of all the lessons learned from the Blue Wave Blowout in the US, an essential one has been largely missed: a political party should not subordinate its fortunes to the thrall of one person, i.e., “the duty of the party is to itself.” This is a core axiom of organisational theory. The original take on … Continue reading "The Iron Law of Oligarchy, revisited."
    Kiwipolitico by Pablo · Thursday
  • Polls understated Democrat vote in landslide repudiation of Donald Trump
    While counting continues in some seats, there was little suggestion the Democrats would win both houses so comfortably .
    The Conversation by Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne · Thursday
  • It Really, Really, Really Could Happen
    Trump takes a kicking in the midterms; now let's kick the coalition to the curb.
    Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Thursday
  • Mitch McConnell’s climate legacy
    This article first appeared on Yale Climate Connections and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of the most powerful figures ever to walk the halls of the U.S. Congress and was instrumental in steering the country’s climate policy. At virtually every opportunity, he chose to block efforts to address the problem. McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, did not seek reelection and is set to retire
    Skeptical Science · Thursday
  • America defends its democracy
    Americans went to the polls yesterday in midterm elections, and delivered an electoral bloodbath for Republicans. The Democrats regained control of the House and Senate by huge margins, as well as capturing a swathe of state governors and legislatures. Texas is now a blue state. Texas! Its a stunning rejection of the Trump regime. And, if the results are allowed to stand, it will mean Trump's agenda is fucked for the rest of his term. Congress won't pass his laws, fund his programs, or appoint his stooges.
    No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Thursday
  • 2026 Election Policy Roundup
    Election day is almost upon us, and we thought it useful to collate all the different parties’ policies for Auckland to help inform your vote. (Note: this is an updated version of a post that went out earlier this morning) We have also created a handy scorecard, based on how (and whether) the parties answered our policy questionnaire.… The post 2026 Election Policy Roundup appeared first on Greater Auckland.
    Greater Auckland by Greater Auckland · Thursday
  • The three levels of business AI, and who to trust to get you there
    ×Most businesses sit at one of three levels with AI: terrified, one foot in, or embedded. Here’s why the middle level carries the most risk, what the big corporates are signalling, and how to spot an AI consultant worth trusting.
    Matt's views by Mel Cains · Thursday

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  • Te Pāti Māori launches Mana Takatāpui Policy
    Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Mana Takatāpui Policy, committing $200 million over three years and establishing an independent, Takatāpui governed Commission with real authority over Takatāpui specific funding. Te Pāti Māori Co Leader Rawiri Waititi says the policy is built on a simple principle: Nothing about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. “For too long, decisions have been made about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. Our policy changes who holds the power,” Waititi said.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 23 September 2026
  • We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
    Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. “Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi “If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just c
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 16 September 2026
  • GOVERNMENT'S LAST ACT IS ANOTHER ATTACK ON TE TIRITI
    In its final days, this Government is trying to strip Te Tiriti from our laws. Three Treaty-related Bills before Parliament would weaken Te Tiriti protections and reduce Crown accountability. Te Pāti Māori opposes every one of them. Instead, Te Pāti Māori are calling for Te Tiriti to be protected through enforceable Crown obligations that no Government can simply discard.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 September 2026
  • TE PĀTI MĀORI LAUNCHES TE TIRITI ENTRENCHMENT POLICY
    Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy, a major constitutional reform package that will make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti legally enforceable and resource the next stage of Māori-led constitutional transformation. “Te Tiriti is the constitutional foundation of Aotearoa. Its mana does not rise and fall depending on who forms the Government,” Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said. “Our policy is about certainty, accountability and making sure the Crown keeps its p
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 1 September 2026
  • MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Calls on Govt to Honour its Commitments to Waikato and Waipaa Awa
    Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipaa awa, puts 3-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. “This is bigger than a plan or a process. It is about whether the Crown will keep its word to Waikato-Tainui and honour the commitments it made – and written into legislation” says Maipi-Clarke. “The power of Te Ture Whaimana
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 24 August 2026
  • Luxon chose culture wars while basic services failed
    Christopher Luxon has spent too much of his term legislating culture wars while the basic services New Zealanders rely on have been allowed to deteriorate, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says. “The Prime Minister had a finite term to govern. He chose to spend an extraordinary amount of it undoing Māori rights and weakening Crown obligations while the services New Zealanders depend on were deteriorating,” Ngarewa-Packer said. “He found the time to mobilise 13 government agencies to trawl throu
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 August 2026
  • Luxon survives today, but he will not survive November 7
    Today’s National Party caucus meeting may have saved Christopher Luxon’s job, but it has not solved National’s deeper problem. This government is consumed by its own survival while whānau are left to carry the cost. For days, New Zealanders have watched a governing party turn inward while families face rising costs, job losses and an economy going backwards. “Luxon may have kept the job, but National has lost the country’s confidence,” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 12 August 2026
  • Oriini Kaipara MP extends aroha following fatal workplace incident in Ōtāhuhu
    Oriini Kaipara, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, extends her deepest condolences to the whānau, friends and work colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life at the Auckland Meat Processors facility on Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu. "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the whānau who are now navigating an unimaginable loss. No one should leave for work and not return home to their loved ones." Following notification of the incident, Oriini's office has been actively seeking information to better understand t
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 7 August 2026
  • Te Pati Maori will make the Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding
    Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says New Zealand First's call to review the Waitangi Tribunal proves the coalition has learnt nothing from the Tribunal's latest report. "The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's Treaty clause review is a major breach of Te Tiriti. Instead of fixing the breach, Shane Jones wants to investigate the institution that exposed it." Waititi says this is about far more than constitutional law.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 6 August 2026
  • Government’s patriarchal noise cannot hide cervical-screening failure
    While this Government and its allies manufacture patriarchal noise and drag public debate into personal attacks, a serious health-system failure involving nearly one million cervical screening notifications demands urgent answers. Health New Zealand says there is “no indication of harm”, but the Government has produced no evidence that proves nobody missed screening, follow-up care or an earlier diagnosis.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 5 August 2026
  • Government rips up another promise of partnership with Māori
    Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Government’s reported decision to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements is not planning reform it’s another deliberate step in dismantling the Crown’s relationship with tangata whenua. “This Government isn’t just rewriting planning law. It is rewriting the place of Māori in Aotearoa.” “One law at a time, one institution at a time, one agreement at a time, they are removing the practical ways Te Tiriti is honoured.”
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 21 July 2026
  • MFAT Must Act Urgently to Free Everlee Wihongi After Another Delayed Hearing
    Everlee Wihongi was set to appear in court today to be freed from ICE detention. Unfortunately, approximately 80 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, the Immigration Court decided to postpone the hearing until June 30, 2026. ICE has no reason to continue to detain Everlee after the conviction that formed the basis of the immigration case was successfully overturned. Everlee has now been detained for over two months, and this is just the latest in a long line of unnecessary delays. “Our aroha goes out t
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 June 2026
  • Te Pāti Māori Announces Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026
    Te Pāti Māori is proud to announce Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Born and raised in Murihiku, Lisa brings lived experience, education, service, and a deep commitment to whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. A young Māori mother at sixteen, Lisa knows firsthand the realities many whānau face. Her journey from cleaning and baking, to becoming a head baker, bilingual primary teacher, kaupapa Māori educator, and specialist across Murihiku and Ōtepoti schools, is g
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 June 2026
  • Government Hid Its Own Evidence on LNG
    Te Pāti Māori is calling on the Government to release all remaining redacted advice on the proposed Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract process until full public disclosure has occurred. This week RNZ revealed that officials redacted modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment showing low need for LNG imports. In some scenarios, no need at all. That information was only made public after RNZ lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman. Parts of the document remain
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 June 2026
  • Seymour Admits He Never Checked Impact on Māori with Diabetes
    David Seymour Associate Minister of Health confirmed in answers to Written Parliamentary Questions that he supported removing Māori and Pacific priority access to Type 2 diabetes medicines, without any equity analysis, without modelling of Māori complications, and holds no data on how many Māori currently rely on the pathway they're removing. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the admissions were negligible. "They don't know who they're harming. They don't know how many Māori with diabetes r
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 10 June 2026
  • If The Government Really Wants To Lower Power Bills, This Is The Way
    Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the government’s LNG announcement today exposes a fundamental failure of energy policy leadership. “Simeon Brown says he has an answer to our energy security problem. A billion-dollar contract to import liquefied natural gas. From the Middle East. With no plan to pay for it. That’s not energy security, that’s energy dependency,” says Ngarewa-Packer. “Initially the government planned a levy on power bills to fund this facility. Now they want the same gentail
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 9 June 2026
  • Govt will Erase Iwi Representation Across Aotearoa
    Today the government announced that they will be removing the voting rights of iwi representatives from all councils across the country. They will be amending the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill after it has already gone through select committee, meaning that there will be no public submission process. “This is another gut punch, and our people are fed up” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi. “Every time we think this government couldn’t possibly harm te iwi Māori any more, they always
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 2 June 2026
  • TPM to Entrench Te Tiriti: Government’s Tiriti Purge is Constitutional Vandalism
    Te Pāti Māori is condemning today’s announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to strip or weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 pieces of legislation. “This is not policy reform. It is constitutional vandalism.” After failing to redefine Te Tiriti through the Treaty Principles Bill, the Government is now dismantling it clause by clause through legislative review instead. Different vehicle. Same destination.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 May 2026
  • Te Pāti Māori responds to announcement of new political party
    Te Pāti Māori acknowledges Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s announcement that she intends to contest the 2026 General Election under the newly announced Te Tai Tokerau Party. We wish Mariameno well. Te ao Māori has always carried many voices, many rohe, many whakapapa, and many expressions of mana motuhake. We respect the right of whānau, hapū, iwi, rohe and candidates to determine their own political pathway.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 May 2026
  • MP Govt Floats Nuclear Jones Must Front Up
    Te Pāti Māori is demanding answers after Shane Jones casually floated nuclear fission in the House today. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said, “Aotearoa is not neutral on nuclear. We are proudly anti-nuclear. That position was fought for, defended, and embedded in who we are as a nation.” “Is this Government marching us away from our nuclear-free legacy? Because Aotearoa deserves to know,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
    Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 29 April 2026

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  • KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
    KiwiRail will directly fund up to $37.5 million for Picton rail yard upgrades and adding auto-mooring technology to the new wharf as part of the New Ferries project, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Selecting KiwiRail as the long-term operator of the Interislander has given the company confidence to invest its own funds in commercial assets, meaning the taxpayer is not paying a cent more than our $1.7 billion allocation but still achieves the benefit as the ultimate owner of KiwiRail,” Mr Pete
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Resilience work underway for key South Island route
    Work to bolster the resilience of a key South Island route vital to New Zealand tourism will soon begin, South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “The Government allocated around $40 million in Budget 2026 to fund resilience upgrades to State Highway 94 (SH94) between Te Anau and Milford, as part of a wider $150 million-plus package to strengthen five of the mainland’s most vulnerable state highways,” Mr Meager says. “There will soon be spades in the ground at key sites on SH94 in Fi
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • King’s Counsel appointments 2026
    Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers. The 12 new King’s Counsel appointed, from over 100 applications, are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka, and Annabel Maxwell-Scott. “The appointment of King’s Counsel reco
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Levy reduction for cruise industry
    Cruise ship passengers will pay significantly lower Border Processing Levy rates from 1 July 2027, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. From 1 July 2027, cruise passengers will see a net reduction of NZ$19.91 per person through the combined arrival and departure levy rate changes. The Border Processing Levy for arriving cruise passengers will lower from NZ$27.14 to NZ$7.20, while the levy for outgoing passengers will increase by three cents per person. “The levy system is working as intended. Where f
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity
    Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residen
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • West Coast infrastructure upgrades on course
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
  • Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
    A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the 37th project approved through the Fast-track process. Winstone Aggregates lodged its application in March 2026, with approval taking around four months from the appointment of an independent expert panel. The redevelopment of Hunua Quarry will expand existing quarrying activities to allow Winstone Aggregates to deepen the ex
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
  • New term, same story; attendance up again
    Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. In Term 3 2026, 52.2% of students met the criteria for regular attendance, representing a 1.7 percentage point increase from 50.5% in Term 3 2025. A student attends school ‘regularly’ when they are in class for more than 90 per cent of the term. “This data shows attendance rates continue to rise under this G
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
  • International tourism nears full recovery
    International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to hit, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows the total number of overseas visitor arrivals in August 2026 was 99 per cent of the 251,100 in August 2019. “In 2025 I set the ambitious goal to increase the number of international visitors to New Zealand to at least 2019 levels by 2026. “This monthly data shows we are well
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security
    The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Maintaining our national fuel security, particularly through a period of global uncertainty, remains a top priority for the Government. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this extension to our existing deal with Z Energy for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point,” Nicola Willis says.
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  • Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
  • Auckland gets another Crisis Recovery Café
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
  • Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
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    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
  • First state school converts to a charter school
    Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Pakaraka School in Northland has become the first state school to convert to a charter school. “Charter schools give educators more freedom to provide students with an education that suits their needs,” Mr Seymour says. “The Pakaraka community has chosen a new path for its school. They want to be able to build on what is already working for its students, and the charter school model enables them to do that. “In 2024 the school partnered wit
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
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    Thank you, Prime Minister. Over the past three years, we have been focused on one overriding objective: lifting educational achievement for every young New Zealander. And a huge part of that has been closing the equity gap, ensuring that your means do not determine your destiny by providing a world-leading education for every young person in our schools. Because we are ambitious for every child in this country. A world-leading education system starts with ensuring every child learns to read, write and do ma
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
  • Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University
    “An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North campus on Friday, 9 October. “The veterinary workforce plays a key role in our biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and export industry. Incr
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • District Court Judges Appointed
    Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved to Gisborne and entered general practice, working across civil, employment, Māori land, family and criminal law jurisdictions before joining the Office of the Crown Solicitor for Rotorua, Tau
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Simpler food safety, stronger focus on risk
    The Government is proposing changes to make it easier for food businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a sharper focus on the risks that matter, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Consultation opened today on an updated Simply Safe & Suitable food control plan template. This is New Zealand's main food control template: a pre-approved, plain-language checklist that tells businesses what steps to follow and what records to keep so their food stays safe. "Businesses hav
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Food and fibre exports hit record $65.2 billion
    Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. "Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy," Mr McClay says. "This year was already on track to be a record. Their hard work has delivered a result that beats expectations." Exports are up 8 per cent on the previous year and ahead of the Ministry for Primary Industries' June forecast of $64.3 billion. "It's a gre
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Investigation into Apollo Stadium site planning rules
    An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. The investigation follows a request from Christchurch City Council Mayor Phil Mauger to consider changes to the Christchurch District Plan for the 4.93-hectare site at 95 Jack Hinton Drive in Addington. “The temporary Apollo Stadium has served Christchurch well. Now th
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
  • Four more school redevelopments get the green light
    The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding available, schools had been waiting years for certainty, and classrooms were costing around $1.2 million each. “We said we would fix it, and that is exactly what we have been do
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • Next steps in fight against organised crime
    The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says. “The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan. A key recommendation of the
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • More Kiwis choosing teaching
    More New Zealanders are choosing to become teachers, with initial teacher education enrolments up 40 per cent since 2023. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the increase shows more Kiwis want to be part of New Zealand’s teaching workforce. “We’ve had a real focus on getting more New Zealanders into teaching so we can grow our own workforce and reduce our reliance on recruiting teachers from overseas. “Overseas-trained teachers make an important contribution to our schools, and we will continue to need t
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • RMA national direction reforms complete
    The Government has completed the biggest overhaul of national direction in the history of the Resource Management Act – with the final changes making it faster, easier and more affordable to build and upgrade New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Over the past two years the Government has developed or amended 16 national direction instruments to remove unnecessary barriers to housing, infrastructure, energy and the primary sector,” Mr Bishop says.
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
  • Government cracks down on rockpool vandals
    Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by generations of New Zealanders. However, it’s being exploited by a selfish few who are taking far too much kaimoana. This behaviour is endangering these fragile ecosystems and putting at r
    Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026

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