Gordon Campbell: On The Americanising Of NZ’s Public Health System

One of the odd aspects of the government's plan to Americanise the public health system – i.e by making healthcare access more reliant on user pay charges and private health insurance – is that it is happening in plain sight. Earlier this year, the official briefing papers to incoming Heath Minister Simeon Brown cited the rising costs of healthcare, the decline in life expectancy here as opposed to Australia, and a raft of other signs of systemic failure before concluding: The Government has options to change this dynamic and address the affordability of the health system...

PSA: 1000 Days Since Landmark Pay Equity Deal Expired - Workers Losing 145ドル A Week

Today marks 1000 days that 65,000 mainly female care and support workers have waited for the Government to fund their pay equity claim, meaning they have missed out on about 18,600ドル.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ: Widow Of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins Seeks Inquiry Into His Death - 'Unanswered Questions'

The widow of late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death, accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him.

Te Pāti Māori: Te Pāti Māori Call For Mandatory Police Body Cameras

Outgoing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has admitted that our justice system requires transformational change to prevent the further victimisation of Māori. Te Pāti Māori is insisting on body cameras for police officers to ensure the safety of all those who come into contact with law enforcement.

NZ First Party: NZ First Introduces the "Conscience Acts Referendums Bill"

The bill will require that any legislation deemed as a "conscience Act" by the Speaker of the House, once debated and voted on by parliament, will be put to a public referendum at the next election so it is the people that make the final decision.

NZ Government: Unlocking Data To Increase Competition And Choice

This is a monumental step for Kiwi consumers. It sets up the framework to give them greater ownership of their data, and more power and ease when it comes to shopping around for the best deal on utilities and other essential services.

Lawyers for Climate Action: National MP’s Bill Raises Environmental And Constitutional Concerns

Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc says the Members’ Bill lodged by Joseph Mooney seeking to prohibit tort claims arising from or related to climate change matters raises serious issues for both the environment and the constitutional role of the courts.