Collected stories - 1 June to 31 August 2022
RNZ
The government will allow some sectors to pay skilled migrant workers less than the new median wage requirements in a bid to address workplace shortages across the country.
Stuff
OPINION: There's nothing noble about Gaurav Sharma going down in flames over a forgettable squabble about office politics
RNZ
Parliament is considering changing its rules and asking for advice. It is your chance to offer suggestions on an aspect of New Zealand's constitution.
RNZ
The prime minister says co-governance arrangements are not something to be feared, and described them as key to upholding Treaty of Waitangi obligations.
RNZ
Analysis - As Labour MP Gaurav Sharma faces almost certain expulsion and a lonely future as an independent in Parliament he's continuing to go public with explosive claims about the party and the prime minister.
the Guardian
The prime minister imposed peace on a party once riven by public bickering, but a rogue MP has threatened all of that
Newshub
"We will get better solutions out of our scientists if they have better connections to their communities."
Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier has written to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after Dr Gaurav Sharma made allegations that Labour MPs were...
Stuff
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has delivered NZ's International Climate Finance Strategy, Tuia te Waka a Kiwa, scaled up from last year's record $1.3 billion finance commitment.
Newshub
How did a little-known backbencher become the centre of a political storm?
RNZ
Suspended Labour MP Gaurav Sharma has - sadly - made things very difficult for himself, Minister Chris Hipkins says.
1News’ political editor Jessica Mutch McKay gives a behind-the-scenes analysis of the next steps in the Gaurav Sharma saga.
The renegade MP was put on notice on Tuesday after the caucus unanimously suspended him over a lack of trust.
NZ Herald
OPINION: Why didn't the Government launch an independent inquiry into the allegations?
Newsroom
Whatever their personal failings, Sam Uffindell and Gaurav Sharma have been badly let down by their parties, who are now in effect hanging both out to dry. Labour and National should have had proper pastoral care programmes in place
Stuff
Rogue Labour MP Gaurav Sharma has continued his public attacks on Labour, accusing Jacinda Ardern of lying and saying she should be investigated.
Newsroom
Christopher Luxon has doubled down on his decision not to release the terms of reference and final report into the Sam Uffindell saga. Political editor Jo Moir investigates the missteps that led to the freshly sworn-in MP’s downfall.
NZ Herald
The Rogue Labour MP is fronting on Newstalk ZB this morning.
todayfm.co.nz
"We are working really hard, I am in constant discussions with the union as I say we need to get this settled"
Newshub
He's come out swinging - in fact, he's hit the nuclear button.
todayfm.co.nz
'Money is flying out the door and it ain't funny anymore'
Stuff
A Northland group targeting local elections is pushing debunked conspiracies about the UN, climate change and Covid-19. Andrea Vance reports.
Newshub
The costs far outweigh the benefits, a new document shows.
RNZ
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has confirmed the government will do a full review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme early next year. He talks to Lisa Owen.
RNZ
A report which found the country's health and safety regulator lacks a clear strategy and cannot say if it is effective is "shocking", the National Party says.
It's a highly politicised term, but what does it actually mean?
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