Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
Source: New Zealand Government
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. Her resignation will take...
New Zealand observers to Fiji elections
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand observers are to join a Multinational Observer Group that will report on Fiji’s forthcoming General Election.
“Aotearoa New Zealand is...
Business News – Immigration policies need scrutiny – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed ACT’s immigration policy released today.
BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says an appropriate level of immigration is critical for NZ’s economy and...
Business News – Fourth Snapshot Report shows business focus and investment into climate action...
Source: Sustainable Business Council
The Climate Leaders Coalition’s fourth annual Snapshot Report released today shows business focus and investment into climate action is proving resilient despite...
Unions – Benedict Ferguson confirmed for second term as PSA President
Source: PSA
PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi President Benedict Ferguson has been confirmed for a further two year term at the biennial PSA Congress in...
Greater transparency ensured for political party donations
Source: New Zealand Government
Amendment clarifies the definition of ‘party donation’ in the Electoral Act 1993
Adds an offence for failing to comply with the existing...
Democracy reforms are a Green win but we still need to cap donations
Source: Green Party
A strong Green voice in Parliament has helped reduce the influence large secret money will have in future elections and finally ensured...
Electoral changes will bring greater transparency for voters
Source: New Zealand Government
Changes to electoral law announced by Justice Minister Kiri Allan today aim to support participation in parliamentary elections, and improve public...
He Wahine Maori Ahau
Source: New Zealand Governor General
E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki...
Maximum limit needed for political donations
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the new justice Minister, Kiritapu Allan to introduce a $35,000 annual limit on political donations.
“Democracy is...
Māori Electoral Option Bill removes barriers to voting for Māori
Source: New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has announced that the Māori Electoral Option will be changed to allow Māori voters to switch electoral...
Independent panel appointed to review electoral law
Source: New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi today announced appointments to the independent panel that will lead a review of New Zealand’s electoral law.
“This...
