Peters says suggestion Fonterra should face more regulation is not a threat but "Parliament's duty", while Seymour says politicians should leave those decisions to those "milking cows".

Winston Peters and David Seymour trade words over Fonterra deal

Peters says Fonterra should face more regulation as "Parliament's duty", while Seymour says politicians should leave decisions to those "milking cows".

Fri, Oct 17

Speaker Gerry Brownlee seeks a meeting with Te Pāti Māori leaders over potential contempt of the House.

Brownlee cracking down on standards after Oriini Kaipara haka

The Speaker has set out plans to crack down on standards after the Te Pāti Māori MP’s maiden speech was followed by an unsanctioned haka.

Tue, Oct 14

Judith Collins introduced the Gene Technology Bill in late 2024 to modernise New Zealand's regulations and enable the safe use of gene technology outside of the lab.

NZ First won't support Gene Tech bill – barring major changes

New Zealand First confirms it supports the changes present in a Select Committee report but it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.

Mon, Oct 13

Media Minister had 'enough time' to find solutions — opposition

Media Minister had 'enough time' to find solutions — opposition

Labour and Green parties say the Government must take the shrinking of the sector seriously and come up with solutions — for the sake of democracy.

April 11, 2024

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