NZ Minister Allan takes mental health break New Zealand Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan will be back at work on Thursday after what she's disclosed as a mental health break. AAP · Jun 28, 2023
These are the contenders to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job. Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
New Zealand to shake up liquor laws New Zealand is reviewing its alcohol laws with the aim to "tilt the balance" away from the influential booze lobby. AAP · Oct 30, 2022
New Zealand reflects on te reo journey Te reo Maori has been celebrated in Wellington, marking the 50th anniversary of a turning point for New Zealand's indigenous language. AAP · Sep 14, 2022
Tokenism and te reo Māori: why some things just shouldn’t be translated In 2017, the Whanganui River was made a person in the eyes of the law. The Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act acknowledged, in its own way, that the human world includes other, more-than-human entities. The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022
As Māori language use grows in New Zealand, the challenge is to match deeds to words While the sight and sound of te reo Māori is becoming common in Aotearoa, advocates say the journey to a bilingual society is only beginning The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022
New Zealand Labour repeals three-strikes law its says led to ‘absurd’ sentences Justice minister says law introduced by previous government was a ‘kneejerk reaction to crime’ that failed as a deterrent The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
New Zealand is reviewing its outdated conservation laws. Here's why we must find better ways of getting people on board Recently, conservation minister Kiritapu Allan described existing legislation as not fit for purpose, and she’s right. The government’s announcement to overhaul conservation policy is welcome news. The Conversation · Feb 10, 2022