Collected stories - 1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023
the Guardian
Defence minister says government ‘willing to explore’ participating in ‘pillar two’ of defence deal founded by Australia, UK and US
Newshub
She repeatedly said she had clarified her comments.
Davidson has apologised to the prime minister but not publicly.
Stuff
Chris Hipkins said he did not think the Green co-leader “bringing ethnicity into the debate was particularly helpful”.
RNZ
A lobbyist has written to industry peers arguing "there's no accountability to the public" in what they do.
Stuff
A friend of Wayne Brown has got a permanent unpaid role in the Auckland mayor's office with the same access as staff, but without being bound by the council’s code of conduct.
NZ Herald
Chris Hipkins is also expected to face questions about violence facing politicians.
Newshub
"That is white cis men who cause violence in the world."
Newshub
"We take seriously the way in which we look after the relationship with China."
RNZ
The foreign minister has returned from a visit to China saying the relationship is very important and complex, requiring "continual management" to make sure the two countries do not lose sight of each others' views and perspectives.
RNZ
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says a controversial British activist has the right to free speech in New Zealand, following the clash at Auckland's counter protest on Saturday.
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni said the government hasn't fostered a culture of dependency, but has ensured Kiwis on welfare are supported.
Stuff
OPINION: Labour is hollowing out local government, writes Andrea Vance, and Wayne Brown just made its job a whole lot easier.
RNZ
The Treaty Negotiations Minister says the Crown is deeply sorry for the way a Wairarapa iwi has been treated.
Newshub
"We will be working with a range of other government agencies."
Newshub
"The great irony is… you were the person who put them there."
RNZ
China's top diplomat is reported to have told Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta that China sees New Zealand as an important partner, and the two countries should upgrade their economic and trade co-operation.
RNZ
When a big corporate is alarmed about possible law changes, it asks its well-connected lobbyist to intervene. A text message exchange between a Cabinet Minister and his lobbyist "mate" follows.
Newshub
"China-New Zealand cooperation has great potential."
Stuff
The donations total $950,000 from one company and 12 high net worth individuals, including New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart.
RNZ
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga (the National Network of Family Violence Services) has launched a call to action, encouraging the government to invest in rehabilitating offenders.
Auckland's mayor said his band "regularly" played Local Government NZ conferences in the Bay of Islands, where people got "completely pissed".
Newshub
His State of the Nation speech included several re-heated New Zealand First policies.
RNZ
Analysis - The Greens lay down a challenge as the minor parties approach an election in which both National and Labour are going to need coalition partners to form a government, writes Peter Wilson.
RNZ
Auckland's abrupt exit from the representative body for all local councils could cost it $750,000 more than it saves just on streetlights, and is short-sighted, critics say.
Your voice is important and you can help shape the outcome for all New Zealanders by putting your views before Parliament. Be sure to have your say so Parliament is better informed.
RNZ
Parliament changed a long-standing rule this week and will now leave the counting of votes to the experts. It turns out MPs just aren’t that good at counting.
The Conversation
As she prepares to deliver of her valedictory statement to parliament, Jacinda Ardern will be remembered as an outstanding prime minister – though perhaps not for reasons of her own choosing.
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