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Dr Bryce Edwards on NZ’s political corruption

Dr Bryce Edwards argues that this country’s softly, softly approach to political corruption is creating complacency, which undermines the urgency needed to address real problems.

Without taking firm action, New Zealand’s reputation for low corruption could be lost.

14 September 2024

Southern sporting figures demand safety in trans athlete guidelines

Several former Olympians, doctors, and sports administrators have signed a letter to Sports Minister Chris Bishop. They are calling for government leadership regarding transgender inclusion in community sports.

14 September 2024

Wellington Council clarifies mosque’s call to prayer broadcast plans

Wellington's Kilbirnie Mosque plans to broadcast the call to prayer three times a year. Council documents reveal the mosque’s request to broadcast calls to prayer on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, once during Eid al-Adha, and once during Eid al-Fitr.

14 September 2024

Willie Jackson challenges David Seymour over Treaty Principles Bill in Parliament

During Parliament’s question period, Labour MP Willie Jackson questioned ACT Leader David Seymour’s intention to press on with his Treaty Principles Bill calling for a referendum on ACT’s definition of the Treaty Principles.

However, Seymour seemed ready for him.

14 September 2024

Italy pushes EU to pause 2035 petrol car ban, warns of industry collapse

Italy is calling on the European Union to delay its 2035 ban and is warning that sticking to it could collapse Europe’s car industry. Ministers from Giorgia Meloni’s government have labelled the ban “absurd” and ideologically driven.

14 September 2024

ACT and Te Pāti Māori clash over key Treaty developments

On a recent podcast with Tova O’Brien, ACT Leader David Seymour and Te Pāti Māori’s Tākuta Ferris discuss their opposing views on the Treaty Principles Bill. Seymour wants a referendum, while Ferris strongly disagrees.

14 September 2024

Survey: New Zealanders have mixed views on retirement policies but appear united on some key points

Conducted in 2014 and 2022 with over 2,000 people, Andrew Coleman’s surveys for Otago University and Treasury asked participants to weigh in on seven aspects of tax and retirement income policies.