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National's policy no-show on rising school truancy

An actual policy or just one idea from National to address chronic truancy would go much further than grand statements blaming parents, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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At the 2023 election New Zealand will face the starkest choice between left and right in decades

It is almost certain that a minor party from either the left or right will decide who forms Aotearoa’s next government – and they will want their voice heard

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ACT, Greens want end to 'obsolete' role of Leader of the Opposition

Minor parties to advocate for the abolition of the job in the upcoming Standing Orders review.

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Seymour takes aim at those not debating serious policy

If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election

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Parliament funding squeeze may hit staffers

The Government's reluctance to boost MP resources is understandable - but not without consequences, as the Gaurav Sharma saga may show.

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Report proposes multimillion-dollar increase to MP funding

Politicians are being asked to do more with less, a new report says - but Labour has already indicated it may not back the changes.

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ACT must remember it won't be the star of the show

If ACT partners with National to form a government, it must avoid personal vanities and self-delusions about its role, which derailed NZ First, says Peter Dunne

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'The turtle weighed too much'

The story of an overweight climber

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Govt learns of undisclosed Netsafe exit package through the media – again

Netsafe did not tell its ministerial paymasters that it spent nearly $20,000 on a secret payout to a senior advisor accused of assaulting a family member.

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NZ Māori party rules out right-wing coalition after next election

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi, whose party is expected to become kingmakers, accuses Act of ‘emboldening racism across the country’ through its rhetoric

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Yesterdaze: Our satiable appetite for Hoskingese

When the weather's bad, the economy's hitting headwinds, and the country's 'in the crapper', who do you turn to for wisdom, insight and comfort? James Elliott's not sure Hosking, Tame or Sey

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One step forward or two steps back? MPs react to budget

A polarising Budget saw strong debates in Parliament this afternoon, as MPs from both ends of the political continuum laid out how they would have done things differently

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The debate that does Chris Hipkins' head in

Chris Hipkins says masks and portable air cleaners aren’t the best solutions for schools, and more parents need to know why.

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New Zealand to help pay for cleaner cars to reduce emissions

New Zealand will help pay for lower-income families to scrap their old gas guzzlers and replace them with cleaner hybrid or electric cars as part of a sweeping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Famous last words: 'And you can quote me on that...'

James Elliott's look at the news of the week: From the lousy CEO who disrespected Nadia Lim, to wimples that conceal feminine charms, the price of broccoli and ACT's alternative budget

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Mature race relations debate missing from Parliament

As the country embarks on a debate about race relations some MPs are calling for it to be a mature conversation, while others are happier slinging personal attacks, writes @jo_moir

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ACT's guns and butter budget

Defence spending would jump dramatically and more state-owned companies would be floated on the share market to raise billions of dollars under ACT’s alternative budget. Mark Jennings rep

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Now that I've got your attention...

Aaron Smale responds to a backlash about an article suggesting there was a minority that had special rights over water - Pākehā. farmers.

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In New Zealand, Māori co-governance is already underway – referendum or not

Instead of ripping apart the fabric of society, co-governance arrangements are already in place and largely pass without notice

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Minority has already taken water rights

Aaron Smale argues it is not Māori but Pākehā farmers who have had preferential treatment.

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Book of the Week: Yes, Ministers

Act leader David Seymour reviews a political memoir

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Governing in a pandemic and without a coalition partner

Grant Robertson spoke to political editor @jo_moir about life without coalition buddies and Labour's governing majority hamstrung by covid.

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JetBlue, Alaska trim schedules as airlines attempt smoother summer

Full flights and a competitive labor market could pose challenges as carriers brace for a busy travel season

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Housing progress on Ihumātao land hits the wall

Progress at the disputed-land, Ihumātao, remains stalled as the Crown waits for the final members of the governance group to be appointed, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Yesterdaze: Foolish, and not just for April

Team NZ relying on the infrastructure of a city that's been building a church for 140 years - and Transmission Gully opening two days earlier than it should have - are the real jokes this week.

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