Planned legislation to dismantle the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and replace it with a board has drawn criticism from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, which says the bill doesn
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Ngāti Toa will take anti-vax protestors to court if they misuse Ka Mate
The Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi has condemned the use of its haka, Ka Mate, to promote anti-vaccine messages and has issued a caution to those using it.
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National the only party to vote against conversion therapy
New Zealand just celebrated 35 years since the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform that decriminalised consensual, sexual relations between men.
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Māori Party and National divided over proposed hate speech law change
The Māori Party supports the proposed law change making hate speech a criminal offence.
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Bill to allow Police to enter marae without warrant- Second Reading
The Public Health Response Bill is currently under urgency and had its second reading in the House.
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Oranga Tamariki: ground-breaking legislation comes into effect today
Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act takes effect today, placing legislative responsibility on its CEO to seek out partnerships with iwi and hapū. The ministry will now also have to report publicly and annually on the outcomes they achieve for tamariki Māori.
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New Zealand Drug Foundation want the minimum price for alcohol
The New Zealand Drug Foundation backs Scotland's stance on implementing a minimum price for alcohol and is encouraging New Zealand to do the same.
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A milestone for the anti-tobacco advocates
Legislation banning the use of tobacco company branding on cigarette packaging has come into effect. The law also sees an increase in the size of health warnings on packaging.
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Political leaders welcome inquiry into Marine and Coastal Act
With a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the Marine and Coastal Area Act now granted and the election less than a month away, political leaders give their take on the announcement.
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Native Affairs- Gambling Panel
Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by an in-studio panel to discuss the recent changes to the gambling laws.
