The New Zealand Drug Foundation backs Scotland's stance on implementing a minimum price for alcohol and is encouraging New Zealand to do the same.
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A milestone for the anti-tobacco advocates
Legislation banning the use of tobacco company branding on cigarette packaging has come into effect. The law also sees an increase in the size of health warnings on packaging.
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Political leaders welcome inquiry into Marine and Coastal Act
With a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the Marine and Coastal Area Act now granted and the election less than a month away, political leaders give their take on the announcement.
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News‘Family and Whānau Violence’ bill introduced to parliament
Legislation that overhauls the family violence system is a core part of reducing New Zealand’s horrendous rate of family violence, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. The Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill was introduced to Parliament today to overhaul the Domestic Violence Act.
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Government to wipe historical homosexual convictions
The Government will introduce a new scheme to wipe historical convictions for homosexual offences, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced.
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Change lifejacket laws to save lives- Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is calling for the compulsory wearing of lifejackets on recreational water vessels under six metres. It follows a number of recent boating incidents during attempts to cross bars that have again sparked debate in relation to legislation.
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Native Affairs- Gambling Panel
Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by an in-studio panel to discuss the recent changes to the gambling laws.
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Native Affairs- Gambling- Peter Dunne
Parliament is currently considering new legislation governing gambling and how profits from pokie machines are distributed through the community.
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Māori Television Amendment bill passes first hurdle
The Māori Television Service Amendment Bill had its first reading in the House today.
