Families of murder victims will have a better opportunity for closure to mourn their loved ones if a new members' bill is passed through parliament this year, advocates say.
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Lack of ethnic diversity in NZ companies ‘shocking’
A report released today shows board members of the top 100 publicly listed companies are still overwhelmingly male and Pākehā.
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Whāngārā Marae welcomes home the Chief District Court Judge
Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu of Ngāti Konohi and Ngāti Porou is the first Māori to be appointed as Chief District Court Judge. A special ceremony took place at Whangara marae in to mark the historic appointment.
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Rua Kēnana one step closer to being pardoned
An official pardon for Tūhoe prophet and leader Rua Kēnana is one step closer after submissions opened for the public to have their say on the Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill.
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An original voice for the Māori renaissance
The Māori Law Society is honouring Justice Joseph Victor Williams (Ngāti Pūkenga, Te Arawa), following his appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. As the first Māori to attain the position, Justice Williams is a role model for a generation of aspiring Māori lawyers.
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Gun register and tighter rules among second round of gun reforms
Tighter rules and a register for firearms owners and licence holders were among the second tranche of gun reforms announced Monday by Government.
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New law changes to reduce trauma for victims in sexual violence cases
The government has announced it will introduce law changes later this year to ensure that the justice system doesn't further harm victims and survivors when prosecuting sexual violence cases.
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Single-use plastic nearly gone for good
The days for the single-use plastic bag are numbered. From the 1st of July shops won't be able to give or use new single-use plastic bags after new legislation comes into effect.
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New group calls for total ban on semi-automatic weapons
A new advocacy group has been launched today in a bid to bring stronger gun laws into Aotearoa, following the Christchurch shootings on March 15.
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Ngāti Porou lawyer, business leader honoured with knighthood
Sir Rob McLeod will be honoured as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit today for his services to business and Māori.
