Te Rarawa's Eden Cherrington was one of 78 new cops who graduated at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua today. Cherrington becomes part of the growing number of wāhine Māori police officers to enter the force.
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$133m to break Māori re-offending and imprisonment cycle
A total of $133 million will focus on breaking the cycle of Māori re-offending and imprisonment, with an added Whānau Ora approach to reduce Māori prison numbers. A further $131 million will be spent to lift outcomes for people who interact with the justice system.
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Mum calls out state services for lack of support
A mother who spent most of her childhood in state care is frustrated and appalled by the lack of support by state services in her time of need. Kyleigh Jane Portland is now advocating for her son who suffers from a range of medical issues, including post-thrombotic syndrome, and is having to deal with state services and their processes again.
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NewsGovt to fund $56.1m to develop whenua Māori
The focus is on stimulating social and economic development through the 1.4 million hectares of whenua Māori that remains in Māori freehold title, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
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Gangs wary of government guns crackdown
The first reading on the newly proposed gun law bill was read today in parliament. Gangs in particular have not been exempted from the laws and are expected to follow its processes or they will suffer the consequences according to Minister of Police Stuart Nash.
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Minister of Justice signs off intrusive surveillance
Minister of Justice Andrew Little confirmed he has signed off warrants granting spy agencies the authority to conduct intrusive surveillance on "people of concern" in New Zealand.
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A change of culture in parliament needed- Ghahraman
Race Relations Day provides an opportunity to celebrate and experience many of New Zealand's more than 200 ethnic communities.
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ILGA Conference continues despite events in CHCH
The ILGA World Conference brought together more than 500 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) human rights defenders and members of civil society.
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Extremist, truly active in New Zealand
Has the government let us down by not taking white extremist threats seriously in New Zealand? Could Fridays attack been avoided if there was more of a focus on these types of threats? These are the questions being raised around parliament today after yesterdays announcement by Prime Minister Ardern on proposed changes to the countries gun laws.
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PM Jacinda Ardern announces reforms on NZ gun laws
Government was still in lockdown today with a heavy police presence surrounding parliament house, as Cabinet Ministers met today to discuss the way forward for gun legislation and the banning of all semi automatic weapons in the country.
