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From Pakuranga to Paris
WEBFeb 28, 2024 — Pakuranga to Paris. Roderick Fry in Kaiaua: "I don’t see how people like myself who live unconnected to the specific ecosystem around them can exist in a sustainable future." As 54 year-old Pākehā who spent 23 years growing up in Aotearoa and then left for good, I have forged a happy and satisfying …
Race relations among most divisive issues in election – poll
WEBNov 3, 2023 — A larger number of those polled also opposed Māori wards (45 percent against, 19 percent for), co-governance (31 percent against, 26 percent for), making it easier for people to change their sex on their birth certificates (36 percent against, 30 percent for) and the Māori Health Authority (33 percent against, 32 percent for).
Foodstuffs North Island has flown the co-op coop - Newsroom
WEBSep 3, 2024 — Business. Foodstuffs North Island has flown the co-op coop. Despite presenting itself as owned by hundreds of individual grocers, just four individuals hold all the power, experts warn merger inquiry. by Andrew Bevin 03/09/202405/09/2024. The Commerce Commission is expected to rule on the Foodstuffs merger at the start of next month. Photo: Getty.
Why we left: Ex-DHB bosses speak out - Newsroom
WEBSep 10, 2020 — Photo: David Williams. Two former Canterbury health bosses have spoken publicly for the first time since leaving in a rush of recent resignations, blaming hard-headed officials and an unsupportive board for their departure. Seven of the Canterbury District Health Board’s (DHB) 11-strong executive team, including chief executive David Meates ...
Why changing gun laws isn't that simple - Newsroom
WEBMar 16, 2019 — But changing gun laws in New Zealand isn’t that simple. New Zealand has made numerous attempts to change gun laws in recent years. Ardern cited attempts in 2005, 2012 and 2017. There has not been a significant change in more than 26 years. The issue of guns is constantly bubbling away under the surface, with debates rising to …
Auckland’s light rail political football - newsroom.co.nz
WEBJan 22, 2024 — Speaking to BusinessDesk last year he reckoned the potential $30 billion on the tunnelled option could pay for around four lines above ground.. But as the death warrant for the tunnels was signed during the coalition negotiations late last year, it appears this may have been the death knell for any non-subterranean alternative.
Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh
WEBFeb 21, 2024 — Robertson is the latest (Hipkins says last) in a stream of senior Labour MPs to depart after the party’s 2023 election defeat. He follows hot on the heels of Andrew Little, Kelvin Davis and Rino Tirikatene. Before that, the party bled a notable collection of high-ranking members with ministerial experience, including Nanaia Mahuta, Michael ...
Health infrastructure boss reveals rethink on regional ... - Newsroom
WEBAug 15, 2023 — News of the rethink on the hospital rebuilds come amid scrutiny of problems at Hawkes Bay Hospital. A damning health services report, completed in April, found patients had been harmed by “unsafe” and inefficient radiology medical imaging services, which had been that way for years. Holman tells Newsroom: “All …