COVID-19 highlights need for robust media to uphold human rights
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Amnesty International is highlighting the importance of media, journalism and diversity of sources amid COVID-19 responses following discussions between New Zealand...
Extraordinary COVID-19 powers to be wound down
Source: New Zealand Government
COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 being significantly narrowed to allow for a limited set of public health measures, as a...
PM backs rates freeze, goes further calling on councils to ‘lessen burden’
Source: Taxpayers Union
PM backs rates freeze, goes further calling councils to ‘lessen burden’28 APRIL 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Prime Minister’s comments in Question Time (09:18)...
Defence Ministers meet in Cambodia
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
“The...
Govt introduces new measures against Iran
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced New Zealand will impose travel bans on members of the Iranian...
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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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Source: New Zealand Government
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Source: New Zealand Government
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Source: New Zealand Government
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New appointment to Māori Land Court bench
Source: New Zealand Government
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Source: New Zealand Government
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