Unambitious And Undermined: Why NZ’s Latest Climate Pledge Lacks The Crucial ‘Good Faith’ Factor
Technically, the new NDC represents a progression, albeit the smallest possible one. It was criticised as underwhelming and unambitious to combat climate change, raising the question whether the ...
'Are We Being Tough Enough?': Wineries Fall Short On Wastewater Compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows. It's led a councillor to question whether council staff ...
Coast Council Appointment 'Undemocratic', Says Reefton Candidate
Reefton man and council hopeful Dave Hawes says local democracy has been the loser with the appointment of a Westport man to ...
Health Conference Aimed At ‘Lighting A Fire’ For Public Services
Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department is ...
Should Schools Have The Day After Waitangi Day Off?
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That is despite Associate Education Minister ...
Mark Brown On China Deal: 'No Need For New Zealand To Sit In The Room With Us'
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week. Brown told RNZ Pacific the ...
Stalking Law: Victim Warns New Bill Could Protect Stalkers, Harm Victims
"A watered-down missed opportunity that will do more harm than good." That is what stalking victims and violence prevention experts have to say about the government's new proposed stalking legislation ...
Tangi For Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi: 'Stay Strong Together'
Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa said when they heard of her passing it brought back many memories of the former Māori ...
New Zealand National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand as you commemorate Waitangi Day. The United States deeply values our strong relationship with ...
FWRM Submission On Governance Laws 2025
FWRM appreciates the opportunity from the Fiji Law Reform Commission (FLRC) to make a submission on the following important governance laws. This paper will provide FWRMs analysis and recommendations ...
Govt Select Committee Process In Its Hearings On The Oranga Tamariki Serious Youth Offending Bill Undermines Democracy
A Government move to stifle the Select Committee process in its hearings on the Oranga Tamariki Serious Youth Offending Bill, has shocked at least one of the groups invited to make an oral submission ...
Commonwealth Games Medal Event Programme Announced
Commonwealth Games Medal Event Programme has been released by the Commonwealth Games Federation overnight. Commonwealth athletes will vie for over 200 Gold medals, with Para sport, track cycling, and ...