Speaking at his inauguration at Auckland’s Town Hall, Goff described measures for addressing housing affordability as a key priority in implementing his vision of a socially inclusive city. “Each night hundreds of people sleep rough. Kids are living in cars. Families are sleeping in garages. We want our children to grow up in an inclusive and fair community and that starts with secure, affordable and healthy homes.”
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Ōrākei strengthen relationship with new Mayor
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and his councillors were welcomed to Ōrākei Marae today by local tribe Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei. It's his first visit as mayor and marae stalwart Taiaha Hawke says it's an opportunity for the tribe to forge a new relationship with the new mayor.
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Key rejects Māori seats
The Chair of the Independent Māori Statutory Board says they will continue to push the need for Māori voices at the council table as new blood takes office in Auckland.
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Govt invests $20bil in NZ Defence Force
A $20bil investment plan for the NZ Defence Force was unveiled by Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee today. The initiative includes a greater focus on defence against cyber-attacks.
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News"Oz Kiwi" push for equal rights for Kiwis living in Australia
Non-profit organisation “Oz Kiwi” will be holding a meeting, calling for Kiwis living in Australia to be given the same rights as other permanent residents.
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Victim of Whaleoil says PM must resign
"John Key must resign from the position of Prime Minister or at the very least be subject to a committee investigation. "
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Goff pushes for War Pension Act
Phil Goff is set to announce his amendment to the War Pension Act tomorrow which will mean all veterans will get a pension.
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Native Affairs- Phil Goff on NZ Army Pension
Native Affairs screened the story of Denny Makara, who was seriously injured in the helicopter crash while serving in Vietnam. He's one of a number of NZ veterans fighting for fair compensation or a pension from the NZ Army.
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Native Affairs- Doug Hughes Panel
Earlier this year we brought you the story of Corporal Doug Hughes, a Māori soldier serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, who committed suicide just days before he was due to return home.
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Native Affairs- Phil Goff
Native Affairs looks into whānau who are struggling to survive in Australia as a result of legislation that bans NZers from receiving any of the support or benefits available to all other Australian tax-payers.
