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COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.
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The Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.
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Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Audrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to know
The facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.
Audrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PM
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Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.
Watch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
OPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?
Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates
OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
Opinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.
Sir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIs
OPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Jamie Arbuckle says he received 'a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities'.
Former NZ First MP pushes back on Government 7AA repeal
Tracey Martin says whāngai has existed longer than Europeans have been in New Zealand.
Proposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – Peters
Winston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.
'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori ward
If they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.
PM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levels
OPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.
Audrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just surviving
OPINION: This minister wasn’t ready when a crisis struck - and scores just 3 out of 10.
Audrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle rages
OPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.
Act big on property protection, just not for Māori land – John Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori's president says the foreshore law is 40 years in the making.
Audrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't be
OPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.
Letters: Winston Peters' 'retard' remark a national embarrassment
OPINION: 'Using that word in Parliament or anywhere is unacceptable in 2024.'
Are we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024
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Bill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without minister
The Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.
Watch: 'Distressing' - Helen Clark weighs in on Winston Peters' 'retard' remark
Peters had to withdraw the use of the phrase 'retard comment' in Parliament today.
Small rural projects boost communities, says Shane Jones
Regional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.