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Seymour enrages Maori as NZ leaders descend on Waitangi

The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve of the country's national day.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem

New Zealand’s infrastructure woes are a constant political pain point. From ageing water systems to congested roads and assets increasingly threatened by climate change, the country faces mammoth upgrading and future-proofing challenges.

The Conversation · 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

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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

Are New Zealanders ‘sick and tired’ of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey

Many more New Zealanders now choose to get around by bike than a few years ago. A Ministry of Transport survey reports 36% of people say they have cycled in the past 12 months, and Christchurch City Council tracking shows bike journeys are up nearly 40% over the past few…

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024

Coalition government support steady in New Zealand

Chris Luxon's government would have been re-elected if an New Zealand election were held last week, a new political poll has shown.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

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Luxon struggling to win over Kiwis in tough NZ times

As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon visits Austalia this week, it's clear that back home he is battling to win the affections of Kiwis.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

‘Dangerous’ and ‘retrograde’: Māori leaders sound alarm over policy shifts in New Zealand

Experts say policy changes that include scrapping Māori-led programs will harm communities and put New Zealand’s ‘great reputation’ at risk

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024

NZ Budget 2024: the coalition needs a circuit breaker – the National Party most of all

When finance minister Nicola Willis stands to deliver her first budget tomorrow, it will be a significant moment for her personally, but also for the coalition government, and her own National Party in particular.

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'

Foreign affairs and defence will get a funding boost in the first budget of New Zealand's new government despite campaign pledges to shrink the public service.

AAP · May 5, 2024

New Zealand PM Luxon drops latest quarterly plan

Pledges to "raise energy" in international engagement and "take decisions" in the New Zealand government's quarterly plan have drawn criticism.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

NZ Deputy PM Peters says PM Luxon misinformed by media

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has spent the week brawling with media after comparing policies of the previous government to Nazi Germany.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

New Zealand PM Luxon forced to flee Big Gay Out

New Zealand's Labour party has launched a petition to keep relationships and sexuality education in schools as the government considers replacing the policy.

AAP · Feb 19, 2024

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AAP · Feb 2, 2024

'No choice but to fight': Maori challenge NZ PM Luxon

Prime Minister Chris Luxon can expect a "verbal dressing down" from Maori leaders when he travels to New Zealand's birthplace for the country's national day.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Maori warn New Zealand PM Luxon off Treaty changes

Maori leaders have described the New Zealand government as "the enemy" during annual celebrations at Ratana.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

New Zealand PM Luxon opts out of major Maori meeting

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has given his first press conference for the year as his government confronts criticism from Maoridom.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

New Zealand enthusiastic on AUKUS pillar two

Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand joining AUKUS' pillar two would not erode the country's firm anti-nuclear stance.

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The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023

NZ First fears over WHO regulations are misplaced – robust checks and balances already exist

When the new government lodged an urgent “reservation” against adopting amendments to World Health Organization regulations, it baffled some expert observers but signalled an early win for the NZ First party.

AAP · Dec 2, 2023

Sex ed rewrite pledge draws ire in New Zealand

Beyond a pledge to scrap smokefree laws, the New Zealand coalition agreements contains plenty of controversial measures sure to create division.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

Is Winston Peters right to call state-funded journalism ‘bribery’ – or is there a bigger threat to democracy?

Winston Peters had only just been sworn in as deputy prime minister when his long-standing antipathy to the news media emerged in the form of a serious accusation.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

NZ PM-to-be Luxon unveils coalition compromises

New Zealand's National party has shed a number of its election promises as it negotiated a coalition agreement with the ACT and NZ First parties.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023

Three parties, two deals, one government: the stress points within New Zealand's 'coalition of many colours'

It might have taken six weeks to decide the shape of New Zealand’s next government (or three if you count from the final results), but in the end that is the nature of proportional representation. Compromise, trade-offs and haggling are the price of an MMP electoral system designed to avoid…

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

Winston Peters appointed New Zealand foreign minister

Winston Peters is an establishment pick as New Zealand's foreign minister, but increasingly sympathises with views well outside the mainstream on other issues.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy

After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.

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