Follow Scoop Parliament, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scoop17 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:17:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXCAkMYHHjdxiejEQ2Mq9rY Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London overnight, and together took a number of steps to strengthen the already close ties between our two countries, and promote our common interests in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. ...]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 03:08:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXCAkMYHHjdxiejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUAKWeErSnvaXn9ye8UNv30 Director Sir Robin Niblett, distinguished guests. What an honour it is to be back in London, and to be here at Chatham house. This visit represents much for me. The reopening of borders and resumption of travel after a difficult few years. The chance ...]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 03:05:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUAKWeErSnvaXn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWfqE89MNdwIClmFkX7M1Jw “After capitulating to squatters at Ihumātao, and stopping 480 houses from being built, Labour says it’ll take 6.5 years to figure out what to do with the land,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Housing spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “The Government ...]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:08:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWfqE89MNdwIClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUua6VtjUR-8KCY3L745TL_ “Radio New Zealand has spent $43,677 of taxpayers money on Australian music for its new theme song,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Radio New Zealand National unveiled the new music in the final week of New Zealand music month with critics ...]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:32:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUua6VtjUR-8KCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWuqAMo8FtTHJs0ohxaO6Yr Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson today announced the appointment of Crown representatives, Dr Charlotte Severne and Mr Bernie O’Donnell, to the Steering Committee that will determine the future of the Ihumātao land.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:19:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWuqAMo8FtTHJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWTfVXHSIOfapVjH6qdYdAk The Government has today delivered a nationwide health system that will ensure better outcomes for all New Zealanders with the establishment of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, and Te Aka Whai Ora - the Māori Health Authority.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:47:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVWTfVXHSIOfapVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUBPKZfaI46MSlmFkX7M1Jw Today marks the fourth birthday of KiwiBuild, but there’s nothing for the Government to celebrate with just 1,366 homes built out of the 100,000 promised, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “After promising to deliver 100,000 homes ...]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:06:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUBPKZfaI46MSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUaHf3rjvdEjClmFkX7M1Jw Strengthening democracy to face modern challenges in the Australasia and Pacific regions will be a key focus for a New Zealand parliamentary delegation at an international conference this week. The delegation is attending the 51st Presiding Officers and ...]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:08:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUaHf3rjvdEjClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUY3Waf27NMWezdsCmHakzH “The EU Free Trade Deal will add more restrictions, rather than granting new access to trade,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Trade spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “Free trade is always good but this deal appears to have as much regulation as trade. There ...]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:47:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUY3Waf27NMWezdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUY3Waf27NMWaCY3L745TL_ In what is a milestone day, the Government has launched Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, and New Zealand’s first Ministry that will have a NZ Sign Language name, as well as Te Reo Māori and English names.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:29:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUY3Waf27NMWaCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXOyRoBLs6NXZVjH6qdYdAk Export revenue to the EU to grow by up to $1.8 billion annually on full implementation. Duty-free access on 97% of New Zealand’s current exports to the EU; with over 91% being removed the day the FTA comes into force. NZ exporters set to save approx. ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:11:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXOyRoBLs6NXZVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVS53PxK2kicezdsCmHakzH Export revenue to the EU to grow by up to $1.8 billion annually on full implementation. Duty-free access on 97% of New Zealand’s current exports to the EU; with over 91% being removed the day the FTA comes into force. NZ exporters set to save approx. ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:10:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVS53PxK2kicezdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUtFAdj1HkH1Hn9ye8UNv30 “ACT has stood as the only party in favour of parliamentary democracy after all other parties supported the introduction of a new so called ‘Independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Conduct,’” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The new commissioner ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:18:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUtFAdj1HkH1Hn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXgcGWoHBAhNqCY3L745TL_ A Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards will be appointed to consider the conduct of MPs. On Wednesday 29 June, the Parliamentary Service Commission adopted the recommendation to establish the independent role, following consultation with parliamentary staff ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:17:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXgcGWoHBAhNqCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVdJQcPORkcWps0ohxaO6Yr “The Government has failed to provide a coherent reason to be mucking around in the media with its costly merger,” says ACT’s Associate Finance spokesperson Damien Smith. “ACT is opposing the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill at its ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:45:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVdJQcPORkcWps0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXAQqKAvC8HSezdsCmHakzH A strong Green Party voice in Parliament is helping deliver more choice and flexibility for Māori voters. The Māori Electoral Option Bill, which passed its first reading in Parliament today is the third example this week of the Government adopting the ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:14:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVXAQqKAvC8HSezdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVVchH6d2wYfKCY3L745TL_ “Labour’s assault on your back pocket continues tomorrow, as the tax on alcohol will undergo its largest increase in 30 years,” says ACT's Associate Finance spokersperson Damien Smith. “Since the alcohol excise tax is adjusted against CPI, our skyrocketing ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:02:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVVVchH6d2wYfKCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61SV1cWWor9YPv The Green Party is calling on the Government to announce its support urgently for a moratorium on deep sea mining under the high seas, after Pacific nations joined forces this week to demand change. “The tides are turning on mining companies and ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:43:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61SV1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61Scb1naedg1wr The Government’s Clean Car Discount Scheme has been a success, with more than 57,000 light-electric and Non Plug-in Hybrid vehicles registered in its first year of operation, the most on record.]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:40:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61Scb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61SaCY3L745TL_ “The Government has confirmed in Parliament today that it will allow land use on Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) to continue after pressure from ACT,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “This is a significant backdown ...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:35:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/106fXs2PGVUqZ0yprU61SaCY3L745TL_