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An emotional reminder that what Parliament does matters

Parliament Buildings, from left, Bowen House, the Beehive, and Parliament House. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

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An emotional reminder that what Parliament does matters

Despite the aspersions of some that the legislation which Parliament passes is not actually that important, it really, really is.

Global honour for country's youngest MP

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Supplied photo

Global honour for country's youngest MP

The country's youngest MP - Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke from Te Pāti Māori - has been recognised internationally for her work in politics.

Govt announces policy directive on 'need, not race'

Public Service Minister Nicola Willis. File photo

Govt announces policy directive on 'need, not race'

Cabinet has issued a new directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focuses solely on need, not race, and doesn't prioritise Māori businesses when awarding government contracts.

Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution

Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution

Sharyn Green - Darleen Tana's lawyer Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Seymour dismisses $4m price tag on Treaty bill

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Seymour dismisses $4m price tag on Treaty bill

An estimate suggests it will cost about $4 million to progress the controversial Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament.

Doctors prioritising young Māori and Pasifika 'out of line': PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Doctors prioritising young Māori and Pasifika 'out of line': PM

The prime minister is accusing Hawke's Bay health professionals of being "out of line" for prioritising young Māori and Pasifika.

PM refuses to speak about Treaty Principles Bill

PM refuses to speak about Treaty Principles Bill

The Prime Minister has admitted he is yet to see the draft Treaty Principles Bill, despite promising National will back it through its first reading, but no further.

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The gun guy and the gun girl agree to disagree on reform

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The gun guy and the gun girl agree to disagree on reform

Assuming that there is such a stereotypical thing as a "gun guy", Green Taieri list MP Scott Willis would not be it.

Police drop investigation into National MP

Police drop investigation into National MP

Police have decided not to take any action against National MP David MacLeod's failure to disclose $178,394 in donations.

Greens cancel meeting over Darleen Tana

The Green Party has agreed to cancel this weekend's meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to have MP Darleen Tana removed from Parliament.

Tana takes legal action to prevent ousting from Parliament

Darleen Tana is maintaining they were fairly elected as a list MP at the last election. Photo: RNZ

Tana takes legal action to prevent ousting from Parliament

Former Green MP Darleen Tana has launched legal action to try prevent their former party from ousting them from Parliament.

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Ministers and backbenchers alike hunt game in the House

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Ministers and backbenchers alike hunt game in the House

To reverse a famous observation by Oscar Wilde, there is only one thing in life worse than not being talked about, and that is being talked about.

Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is threatening to end the Electricity Authority if it doesn't "man up" and flex its authority.

Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies'

Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies' on spending: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the Local Government New Zealand conference today that local councils need to "rein in the fantasies" on spending.

Seymour's new ministry paying staff average of $154k

The department is overseen by ACT leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Seymour's new ministry paying staff average of $154k

The new Ministry of Regulation is paying its staff an average salary of more than $150,000 and will eventually employ more than 90 people, new figures reveal.

'Minimal impact' on petrol costs from carbon price rise: Govt

The carbon price is expected to rise on news the government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale by more than half.

Tana has 'no intention' of resigning

Darleen Tana formally refuses to resign

Former Green MP Darleen Tana has responded to the party co-leaders' formal request they resign, saying they have no intention of doing so.

Luxon gets boost as preferred PM

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

Luxon gets boost as preferred PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity has seen a boost in the latest 1News-Verian poll, while the left and right voting blocs remained steady.

Call for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned

Waitangi Tribunal calls for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned

The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended that the government's proposed Treaty Principles Bill be abandoned.

Ban on gene technology outside lab to end

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins...

Govt announces end to ban on gene technology outside lab

The government has confirmed plans to end to the country's near 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab.

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