Articles by Michael Neilson
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Politics
Winston Peters acting Prime Minister two weeks into new Govt
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 10:53amWinston Peters is once again acting Prime Minister - this time just two weeks’ into the new Government - as Christopher Luxon...
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Politics
Fair Pay Agreements gone, 90-day trials back as Nats, Act stamp mark on new era
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 8:00amNational and Act are stamping their mark on a new era in employment relations with commitments in the next two weeks to reverse...
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Politics
Watch live: Luxon says Govt hasn't committed to Treaty referendum
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 2:04pmChristopher Luxon has said his new Government has not committed to a referendum on the Treaty principles bill, in his first...
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Politics
'Pathetic'- Hipkins clashes with new PM Luxon in first Parliamentary debate
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 2:07pmNearly two months after polling day, Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are finally back in the Parliamentary ring as the...
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Politics
Stirring haka as Te Pāti Māori swear allegiance to Te Tiriti before King Charles
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 12:02pmTe Pāti Māori is taking its activism to Parliament today as its MPs give their oaths of allegiance to Te Tiriti o Waitangi...
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Politics
'Dangerously close to endorsing conspiracy theories' - Hipkins hits out at new Govt policies
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 11:24amLeader Chris Hipkins says the new Government is dancing “dangerously close to endorsing conspiracy theories” in its attacks...
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Politics
'Act like a PM' - Hipkins hits out at Luxon and 'coalition of chaos'
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 10:38amFormer prime minister Chris Hipkins is giving his first press conference as leader of the Opposition, as the Labour Party...
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Politics
'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting today
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 7:09amThe new coalition Government will have its first Cabinet meeting today after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ministers...
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Politics
Live: 'We can't all get what we want' - Winston Peters wants urgent coalition negotiations; Luxon keen to 'get cracking' on new Govt
Friday, 3 November 2023, 1:51pmPrime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon says he can now focus on forming a strong and stable government – and he will be doing...
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Politics
Special votes live: The key electorate seats to look out for
Friday, 3 November 2023, 7:00amOne of National’s highest-ranking MPs - and one tipped to become the next Speaker - is at risk of not getting back into Parliament...
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Politics
'No military solution': NZ calls for humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 1:20pmNew Zealand is calling for a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas to create safe areas for civilians and allow humanitarian...
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Politics
Concern over lack of NZ political response to Israel-Hamas war
Friday, 20 October 2023, 2:18pmAs world leaders weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war, New Zealand’s political response has been lacking, says an academic, who...
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Politics
Live: Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 8:50amChris Hipkins says he will battle on as Labour leader as the party transitions into Opposition after Saturday night’s devastating...
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Politics
NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
Friday, 6 October 2023, 7:09amNational leader Christopher Luxon says they knew just 3000 households - 0.18 per cent of the country - would get the full...
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Politics
‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 12:01pmThe Herald’s political and specialist reporters examine the big issues facing New Zealand and how the main political parties...
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Politics
Greens want 30 percent of marine space protected by 2030
Sunday, 10 September 2023, 2:24pmThe Greens say any future government they are part of will legislate to protect 30 per cent of the country’s marine spaces...
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Politics
'Catastrophic failure': National vows to end emergency housing in Rotorua motels
Saturday, 9 September 2023, 2:20pmThe National Party says it will build more social houses than Labour faster by allowing private community housing providers...
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Politics
Labour: Lessons in money and finance 'too important to be left to chance'
Sunday, 20 August 2023, 2:53pmLabour plans to make financial literacy compulsory in schools from 2025 to address low levels of money and budgeting skills...
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Politics
No Kermadecs deal before election- Hipkins
Sunday, 20 August 2023, 2:08pmPrime Minister Chris Hipkins has quashed speculation the Government was looking to fast-track legislation to establish a...
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News
Accredited Employer Work Visa, exploitation allegations: Immigration Minister Andrew Little orders review after ‘serious concerns’
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 8:50pmImmigration NZ has launched a major investigation after 115 migrants from India and Bangladesh were found living in overcrowded...
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Politics
Three of Labour's departing MPs give final speeches
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 1:27pmThe heavy toll taken by the families of MPs and at times “toxic” nature of Parliament and media environment were touched...
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Politics
Greens will have free portable dental clinics across country
Saturday, 5 August 2023, 10:55amThe Green Party wants to increase the number of portable dental clinics four-fold to have them reach all corners of the country...
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Politics
PM reveals which cyclone-slammed highways to get repaired first
Monday, 31 July 2023, 3:58pmState highways in Tairāwhiti, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, Coromandel and Northland damaged in this year’s cyclones are the first...
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Politics
Hipkins enters 'tough on crime' space, seeks to turn around tough polls
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 7:21amPrime Minister Chris Hipkins is repositioning Labour to the centre and into campaign mode with a raft of new policies, one...
