National’s proposed tax plan revealed, ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald
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NATIONAL’S TAX PLAN
Voters are waiting to find out the winners of National’s proposed tax policy.
It will be released later today - and our newsroom understands it will seefamilies with children $250 better off a fortnight.
The bill, which passed its first reading last night, would allow 12 and 13-year-olds to be charged in the Youth Court - and introduce a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
David Parker says it might be justified if the benefits outweighed the harms - but evidence suggests this wouldn’t be the case.
He says it’s inconsistent on three grounds: the right of a child to be dealt with in an age-appropriate way, the right to be free from unreasonable search, and freedom of expression.
The Government plans to crack down on ram raiders. Photo / RNZ
Non-profit developer Simplicity Living says it hopes to finish the homes in 2026 after revealing it had bought the 1.4ha from Auckland Thoroughbred Racing.
It says the location is “impeccable” for long-term rentals, being within walking distance of Greenlane shops and public transport.
Donald Ineson was killed outside his home, after reportedly pointing a gun at his wife, and firing at the home while she and their children were inside.
Coroner Sue Johnson is satisfied the police received sufficient information to conclude he posed a threat and did not act outside the law.
