The government says it will introduce a bill to Parliament that allows Māori to swap electoral rolls at virtually any time, despite National threatening to derail the change.
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'Broken' legal aid system gets budget boost
New Zealand's legal aid system has been bolstered in the latest Budget, with maximum income thresholds lifted and hourly rates for lawyers increased, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi announced today.
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Multiple districts evacuate as South Island continues to battle floods
A state of emergency continues for Ashburton and Timaru, while other districts begin their evacuation procedures.
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Firearms prohibition orders added to penalties for serious crimes
Police Minister Poto Williams made the announcement today, while Justice Minister Kris Faafoi also spoke about the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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Faafoi reaffirms ban on harmful ‘conversion’ practices
The fact Labour is dealing with this issue in the first year of the term shows the level of priority it has, the justice minister says.