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New Zealand MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke Suspended After Leading A Haka During Vote For Controversial Bill

The vote was for the controversial Treaty Principals Bill which seeks to reinterpret one of the country’s founding documents.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2024

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

7-Eleven Owner Announces Counter-bid To Foreign Buyout

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover attempt by Canadian convenience store rival Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT).

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

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The Treaty Principles Bill is already straining social cohesion – a referendum could be worse

With the protest hikoi from the far north moving through Auckland on its way to Wellington, it might be said ACT leader David Seymour has been granted his wish of generating an “important national conversation about the place of the Treaty in our constitutional arrangements”.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

England vs New Zealand: Joe Marler criticised for saying 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning'

Veteran prop made comments on social media and then deleted X account before reactivating

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

The best government money can buy? How New Zealanders feel about political party funding

Companies and shareholders associated with the government’s fast-track projects gave more than $500,000 in donations to National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to a recent analysis by RNZ.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024

Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor Shane Drumgold and the case that rocked his career

The former DPP seems to be out of the legal woods after several cases involving police, a federal minister, the Sofronoff inquiry and ACT’s bar association

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024

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Couche-Tard Executives In Japan To Push 7-Eleven Deal

Executives from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard are in Japan in a bid to overcome resistance to their $47-billion takeover of 7-Eleven's parent but are being given the cold shoulder, according to interviews published Thursday.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024

ACT Bar Association dismiss misconduct accusations against Lehrmann trial prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Drumgold says he has ‘always maintained that [his] conduct has been proper and appropriate’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024

NZ's coalition in poll control but Luxon doubts linger

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon hopes tough economic times - which he blames Labour for - are behind his government's lack of a polling honeymoon.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

Election anniversary: a year into 3-party coalition government, can the centre hold?

Nearly a year on from its formation, it’s clear a three-party coalition is not quite the same as the two-party versions New Zealand is accustomed to.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2024

'Relentless' NZ coalition keeps eyes on policy project

A relentless focus on policy - even if unpopular - and keeping a lid on any squabbling has characterised the New Zealand's coalition's first year.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

7-Eleven Owner Restructures To Fight Takeover

The owner of 7-Eleven announced a major restructuring on Thursday as it seeks to boost its share price and fend off what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2024

7-Eleven Owner Confirms New Takeover Offer From Couche-Tard

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said on Wednesday it had received a "revised" takeover offer from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard after rejecting an initial bid worth around $40 billion.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024

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International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024

7-Eleven Owner's Shares Spike On Report Of New Buyout Offer

Shares in the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven surged Wednesday following reports that Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) had hiked its takeover offer by almost 20 percent.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024

Your 'Local Everything': What 7-Eleven Buyout Battle Means For Japan

In Japan more is at stake than money in the mammoth takeover battle for 7-Eleven, the world's biggest convenience chain, by Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Reason · Oct 7, 2024

ACT Scores Are Down. Grades Are Up. Something's Fishy.

Grade inflation is making test-optional college admissions unworkable.

Cycling Weekly · Sep 30, 2024

'Fairer' Cycle to Work scheme boss looking to end 'fatalist mindset' amongst independent bike retailers

'You’re the masters of your own destiny' Gogeta founder says retailers have the power to force change as row over schemes issues continues

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AAP · Sep 30, 2024

NZ Labour MP deletes incendiary pro-Hamas retweet

NZ Labour's most vocal pro-Palestinian MP has avoided party sanction despite retweeting a statement justifying Hamas' October 7 attack.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

New Zealand announces Security Council campaign in 2039

New Zealand has announced it will campaign to join the United Nations Security Council in 15 years' time.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era

As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and law

International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024

Japan Ranks 7-Eleven Owner 'Core' Industry, Complicating Takeover

The Japanese finance ministry on Friday designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a "core" industry, a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard more difficult.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024

Rewriting history: how the Treaty ‘principles’ evolved and why they don’t stand up to scrutiny

ACT Party leader David Seymour has said the goal of his Treaty Principles Bill is to stimulate an overdue conversation on te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi. At that level at least he has succeeded.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

International Business Times · Sep 6, 2024

7-Eleven Owner Rejects Initial Takeover Bid From Canadian Rival

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.

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