David Seymour pares back red tape for early childhood education
The minister says the two changes are a 'down payment' on a fuller review.
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Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposal
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Australia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'
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More than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loom
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Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
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Mike King is all for getting rid of Suicide Prevention Office
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David Seymour: If you really cared about the climate you’d be in school
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Audrey Young: Labour takes aim at Luxon's targets... and misses
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David Seymour and Christopher Luxon announce crackdown on truancy
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Minister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgages
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Major critic of Māori and Pasifika study rooms Act’s Parmjeet Parmar fronts up to Cameron Bennett
Act Education spokesperson Parmjet Pamar faces her critics
Iwi chairs reps walk out over coalition Government's 'anti-Māori agenda'
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PM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cuts
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Audrey Young: Māori wards set to become next race relations flashpoint
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Iwi Chairs Forum reps pull out of anti-racism plan
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