New Zealand reckons with its own divisive culture war
New Zealand is deeply divided over the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to reinterpret the de facto constitution. Now the ...
NZ First’s constitution includes considering different genders, ethnic groups when ranking candidates
The constitution of New Zealand First includes a section calling for its List Ranking Committee to consider “the need for ...
The Register on MSN12d
Membership of New Zealand’s domain registry suddenly triples, which isn't entirely welcome
Free speech org criticized constitution and made hard-to-sustain accusations of possible censorship Membership of InternetNZ, ...
Judith Collins ‘not aware’ of diversity quotas in public service after Winston Peters’ comments
While not quotas, there are targets, however, in the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) DEI plan. For example, it has targets for ethnic representation in the commission’s workforce. Peters’ comments ...
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NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – a longer parliamentary term won’t change that
Supporters of a four-year term say it would give governments more time to make better policy. But without deeper changes, it ...
Waitangi Tribunal member Richard Prebble resigns
The former ACT leader says the Tribunal is creating "endless numbers of grievances" and "I don't want to be part of it".
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Federal Judge Slaps Down Trump, Says U.S. Constitution Has No Kings
In her ruling, Howell wrote that the Constitution “made clear that ... of the Five Eyes spy alliance—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—are reportedly examining how ...
Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia and PNG are to begin negotiations on a defence treaty in a move that could have major implications for national ...
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Sherman names squad for FIFA World Cup 26th Oceania Qualifiers semi-final against New Zealand
Fiji Bula Boys Head Coach Rob Sherman has named a strong 23-member squad for next week’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania ...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The Washington Post on Guantanamo Bay Since President George W. Bush opened the facility in 2002, at the height of the “ war on terror ...