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Third of school buildings fail hygiene standards
A third of school buildings don't meet optimum standards for health and hygiene and a similar number fall short of Education Ministry standards for lighting, temperature and acoustics, a government Cabinet paper shows.
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Student loan cap increase a welcome relief to Māori med students
The Government has lifted the lifetime cap on the student loan. One medical student Kera Sherwood-O'Regan says the option allows for more Māori enter the profession and balance out the numbers.
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MPs pay homage to Koro Wetere
Tributes continue to flow for the former Māori Affairs Minister, Koro Wetere, who in earlier times worked as a farmer in the King Country and was an āpotoro of the Rātana Church.
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No repeal for ineffective Three Strikes law
Justice Minister Andrew Little has indicated that the government will not repeal the controversial Three Strikes law after opposition from coalition partner NZ First.
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$46mil investment into Northland jobs, housing, businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced a $46 million investment package for Northland to develop jobs, housing and businesses in the region.
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Minister Mahuta wants new 'three waters' system
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says new regulatory systems for the ‘three waters’ (drinking water, storm water and wastewater) were necessary to prevent another contamination tragedy similar to that of Havelock North.
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National pushes Speaker to address concerns in-house
The response deadline for the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard to answer whether or not he told media National MPs called the prime minister a "stupid little girl" lapsed today.
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A plea to end sexual violence
A nationwide campaign is urging the government to better invest in ending sexual violence in New Zealand.
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Four districts reject Māori wards
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey is disappointed Māori will not be represented on the Western Bay of Plenty, Manawatū, Palmerston North or Whakatāne City Councils after polls released over the weekend revealed an overwhelming majority rejecting their establishment.
