Articles by Laura McQuillan
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Auckland
Pohutukawa protestors get MP's support
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 11:50amAn Auckland MP says he's prepared to help protesters block council chainsaws from chopping down historic pohutukawa trees...
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National
AA rejects petition for tougher foreign driver tests
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 1:53pmA plea from two young boys for foreign drivers to pass a test before hitting New Zealand's roads has been rebuffed by the...
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Politics
Committee 'compromised' by Sabin
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 1:27pmA veteran MP believes his select committee has been compromised by the Mike Sabin saga. Labour's Phil Goff is a member of...
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National
Housing NZ bosses unsure of state housing selldown?
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 1:14pmJust how big the state housing selldown might pan out remains a mystery, even to Housing New Zealand bosses. The government...
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Politics
Goff disappointed with Sabin conflict of interest
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 1:03pmA long-serving MP is concerned his select committee's work has been undermined, by the government's mishandling of the Mike...
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Politics
Bennett defends Henare's appointment
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 10:55amA controversial former National MP’s coming back from the political wilderness, with a role on a government taskforce. Tau...
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Politics
National Party faces Eminem copyright action
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 10:11amThe National Party's copyright case is going to court. Music label Eight Mile Style is taking legal action over a riff in...
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National
Concerns about quality of WINZ guards
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 4:32pmGuards could be removed from some Work and Income offices as part of an ongoing shake-up of security. More than 200 additional...
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Politics
Government posts for Henare, Carter
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 12:54pmNew government appointments for two controversial former National MPs. Tau Henare and John Carter have been named as members...
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Politics
MInister won't comment on Sabin allegations
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 11:24amAs Parliament resumes today, questions continue to swirl around Mike Sabin - and why he wasn't stood down from a senior position...
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National
Fresh face tipped for Palmerston North mayoralty
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 5:22amA first-term city councillor is tipped as the frontrunner to claim the Palmerston North mayoralty today. Grant Smith is one...
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National
Government to discuss Iraq deployments soon
Monday, 9 February 2015, 5:26pmThe Government is set to deliberate on sending troops to Iraq within a fortnight. Prime Minister John Key says Defence Force...
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Politics
Key slammed for not consulting Maori on flag change
Monday, 9 February 2015, 5:08amThe push to change the flag could spark a Treaty claim – with some Maori unhappy about a lack of consultation. Ngapuhi elder...
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Politics
PM makes pitch to Maori on flag change
Friday, 6 February 2015, 9:17amThe Prime Minister has made a belated pitch to Maori to support his flag referendum. John Key first revealed plans to change...
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Politics
RMA blamed for delaying housing project
Friday, 6 February 2015, 9:16amThe Resource Management Act is being blamed for a Northland housing trust being unable to open a new development this weekend. He...
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Politics
Harawira rules out by-election
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 1:53pmUPDATED 2.13pm: There'll be no political comeback this year for Hone Harawira. The former Te Tai Tokerau MP is at Waitangi...
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Politics
Peters won't rule out Northland run
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 12:58pmHe's been in politics longer than nearly anyone - and Winston Peters isn't ruling out yet another political campaign. He's...
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Politics
Irrigation projects to benefit for Maori?
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 12:09pmUPDATED 5.30PM: The Prime Minister says any Maori water rights would be focused on economic development and conservation...
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Politics
Labour’s commitments to be tested at Waitangi
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 10:12amLabour’s set be tested on its commitment to Maoridom today, when new leader Andrew Little leads a delegation into the lion’s...
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Politics
Labour's new man could face protests
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 8:20amLabour's new man in the north could find himself the target of protests at Waitangi today, after knocking Hone Harawira out...
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Politics
Elephants in the room at Waitangi
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 9:48amAn outstanding Treaty settlement with Ngapuhi is set to be the elephant in the room, when political leaders converge on Waitangi...
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Politics
Rodney MP stands by Sabin
Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 11:58amUpdated 4.36pm: One National MP is publicly standing by his "mate" Mike Sabin - saying they've spoken candidly about the...
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Politics
Key: Waitangi stoushes worth it
Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 5:24amThe Prime Minister's expecting the usual argy-bargy when he visits Waitangi for political talks this week. John Key will...
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National
Waitangi leader hopes Te Tii tension fades
Monday, 2 February 2015, 5:22amA Waitangi leader is hopeful of less tension this year - following past drama at Te Tii Marae. Two years ago, there was a...
