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New Zealand Labour minister suddenly defects to Māori party

Meka Whaitiri says she will join an ‘unapologetic Māori political movement’ to stand in the upcoming general election

The Guardian - AU

'I have spoken my truth': Whaitiri quits Labour for Te Pāti Māori

Labour minister Meka Whaitiri says she has taken the difficult but “right decision” to cross the floor to join Te Pāti Māori in a shock move five months out from the election.

Newsroom.co.nz

PM dodges questions over elderly living in poverty

Though no political leader will commit to means-testing superannuation as it would amount to political-suicide, there’s an argument to be made for doing so for the winter energy payment

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New Zealand will ‘ideally’ become a republic one day, says Chris Hipkins

Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, prime minister voices support for separating from monarchy but says it is not a priority

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand leader says he favors nation becoming a republic

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he personally favors his country becoming a republic but it's not a change he intends to push for as leader

The Independent UK

An Ode for .. the Minister of Taxes

Bard Billot on David Parker

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NZ PM Chris Hipkins slams critics of Australia’s trans-Tasman immigration reforms

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the Australian government is the most Kiwi-friendly he can remember,

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Australia's military ambition raises challenges for NZ

A proposed overhaul of Australia's defence force could have implications for our military approach and trans-Tasman ties as the Government works on its own defence review.

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Raw Politics: Greens eat themselves

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: What's eating the Greens, in what should be a big year for them? And Jo Moir tells us how Chris Hipkins came across as our chief statesman on his Aussie trip

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New Zealand committed to cutting spending, PM Hipkins says

The New Zealand government is committed to reducing spending even though severe weather events earlier this year caused asset damage of roughly NZ$9 billion ($5.51 billion) to NZ$14.5 billion, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday.

Reuters

New Zealand budget: Chris Hipkins promises to do ‘small number of things very well’

Prime minister says next month’s budget will be no frills, ‘rather than a long laundry list of worthy ideas’

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand plants tree to mark coronation of King Charles

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has planted a native totara tree in Parliament’s grounds to mark the upcoming coronation of Britain’s King Charles III

The Independent UK

A taxing exercise for NZ's wealthiest 0.01 percent

Kitted out with new research into the shares, property and trusts of nearly 400 of the country's richest families, the Government will today discuss how to level the taxation playing field. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Veterans want a new commemorative day in New Zealand

New Zealanders will pause and reflect on the service of armed forces in Anzac Day dawn services, marches and commemorations across the country.

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New Zealand shouldn’t be afraid of ‘brain drain’ after Australian citizenship deal

There’s little evidence that it will lead to more Kiwis leaving, but there are still good reasons people see Australia as a place to get ahead

AAP

NZ citizenship shift could push welfare cost: coalition

The opposition says recent NZ citizenship changes in Australia could put pressure on housing and welfare payments.

Newsroom.co.nz

Looking beyond Aussie and China for trade wins

The citizenship announcement in the late hours of Friday night left some New Zealand officials with the impression the Australian government was trying to quietly bury it. Now that it has finally been put to rest it means New Zealand can focus its diplomatic energy elsewhere.

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Aukus angst catches eye in election year

Could public debate over New Zealand's potential role in a polarising security deal reach similar levels to the Iraq War or the TPP trade deal?

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Chris Hipkins hails ‘biggest in a generation’ citizenship reforms for New Zealanders in Australia

Prime minister welcomes move to let New Zealanders apply for Australian citizenship without becoming permanent residents first

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NZ PM Chris Hipkins: Fast-track Australia citizenship for Kiwis won’t make much of a difference

Given Australia already boasts higher incomes and lesser cost of living pressures, might the change see a Kiwi exodus across the ditch?

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Read my lips: No new major taxes, Govt must live within its means

PM Chris Hipkins' economic focus will not be on extracting more tax from wealthy ageing moguls, but increasing productivity from young workers

AAP

Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags

Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.

AAP

Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain

Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis makes it important to lift the standard of living at home.

Reuters

Australia unveils direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders

Australia announced on Saturday a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in the country, reversing controversial visa rules a day before a visit by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

AAP

New Zealand PM welcomes drop in Australian deportations

As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads across the Tasman to meet Anthony Albanese, he is heartened fewer Kiwis are being deported from Australia.

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