Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Meka Whaitiri says the voice of the provinces is not being heard in the housing crisis. She says rural towns like Maraenui in Napier are being overlooked in John Key's $1bil housing fund.
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NewsKey defends ‘disappointing’ refugee quota at opening of new resettlement facility
The refurbished and expanded Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre was reopened today at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister John Key, Labour Leader Andrew Little and Minister for Immigration Michael Woodhouse.
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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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NZ Flag referendum a waste of time from the start says MP
John Key is getting flak from all sides after his project to have the New Zealand flag changed, fell flat. More than two million people voted, and the result, was accusations from some pockets of Parliament, calling the whole thing a waste of time and money.
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Shon Key arrested at Pasifika
Anti-corruption campaigner Penny Bright wants to know why she was arrested at one of Auckland's biggest festivals. Dressed in the persona of "Shon Key", Bright was arrested at last weekend's Pasifika Festival.
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Maori signal Queen Elizabeth of their oppression
There are twelve days in each calendar year, where the first flag of this nation is officially flown on the flag pole overlooking Russell. However something different happened on Thursday March 10 of last week as a result of the Royal New Zealand Navy not turning up to complete their annual task.
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Good news for Kiwis living in Australia
Today the PM John Key met with Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney to discuss the relationship between the two Trans-Tasman nations. A new policy has been announced, allowing New Zealanders to pursue permanent residency. However, this law does not apply to those who haven't already arrived.
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Ngāpuhi elder concerned by suggestion to move Waitangi pōhiri from Te Tii Marae
The absence of the Prime Minister at this year’s Waitangi Celebrations has sparked discussions about moving the formal welcome from Te Tii Marae up to the Treaty grounds.
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Te Tii Marae trustees stand their ground
Te Tii Marae trustees standing their ground has led Prime Minister John Key to pull out of attending celebrations at Waitangi this year.
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Ngāpuhi leaders divided over welcoming PM onto Te Tii Marae
Ngāpuhi leaders are divided over whether Prime Minister John Key should be welcomed onto Te Tii Marae for Waitangi Day celebrations. Leaders met today in Waitangi to discuss the issue.
