Thirty organisations support an open letter calling on government to double funding for addiction treatment each year starting with next year's budget. NZ's largest Māori health organisation, Hāpai Te Hauora, says there is an urgent need in Māori communities.
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Māori Law Society surprised at judge's te reo reaction
The co-president of the Māori Law Society Glenn Tootill is commending the lawyer who introduced herself in te reo Māori while at the High Court in Auckland recently.
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Māori MPs give their take on abortion law reforms
The Law Commission's recommendation that government decriminalise abortion and treat it as a health issue is expected to result in a conscience vote for MPs, but it’s not clear whether it would get enough support for a law change.
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Whistleblowers to get more protection
Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins is encouraging the public to share their views on proposed changes to the law which aims to protect people who speak up about serious wrongdoing in the workplace.
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Tauranga City Council reviews gambling venues policy
There will be no new gambling venues in Tauranga if a new policy is passed. The council is reviewing their Gambling Venues Policy which is gaining support from community groups in Tauranga.
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NewsRoss disputes claims of leaking Bridges travel expenses
National Party Leader Simon Bridges’ claims Botany MP Jami-lee Ross leaked his travel expenses - but Ross disputes the claims.
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Waikato-Tainui marae examine tangihana lore and law
Waikato-Tainui marae are taking a fresh look at their protocols when dealing with tūpāpāku who have suffered a traumatic death and tangihana procedures. Ngaa Marae Toopu chair Brad Totorewa says it’s about ensuring they uphold their lore practices within the law.
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Business leader calls for action to protect Māori culture in commerce
A Māori businessman says intellectual property is essential to protecting Māori culture on the global stage and that New Zealand needs to act fast to protect it from being claimed or exploited by others.
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Solutions not just talk wanted from criminal justice summit
The government's criminal justice summit is underway and will address reform in the New Zealand justice system.
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No search warrant required to inspect properties for mycoplasma bovis
A civil liberties expert warns there is no guarantee another repeat of the Urewera raid saga could be avoided under the implications of the National Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill. The bill was passed on Thursday and brings the NAIT Act in line with the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 to allow inspectors to search farming properties without a warrant.
