Ngobi told
Stuff she was excited to have her bill pulled, saying she must have “rubbed Louisa Wall’s arm enough”. (Wall famously legalised same-sex marriage with a members’ bill while Labour were in Opposition. )
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Labour MP Terisa Ngobi (centre) ‘high-fives’ Elizabeth Kerekere from the Greens after Ngobi had her bill drawn from the ballot. Ngobi’s bill is: Holidays (Parent-Teacher Interview Leave) Amendment Bill. “As a mum, personally, it’s quite hard – I’ve got three boys and it is quite hard having to juggle being at work and being there as part of their educational life,” Ngobi said.
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March 8, 2021
Why we need safe areas outside abortion clinics
opinion
This week, a bill that would ensure pregnant people seeking abortion don’t have to be confronted by angry mobs outside of clinics is expected to have its first reading. Terry Bellamak explains why safe areas are so crucial for vulnerable patients.
Last March, New Zealand legalised abortion. The new law changed many things for the better – no more seeking approval of certifying consultants, no more having to lie to come within the grounds in the Crimes Act. But due to a procedural misstep, safe areas did not make it into the final version. MPs asked too late for a roll call vote. To be fair, it was late at night.
Sasha Borissenko: It s 2021, but women are still being shortchanged
7 Mar, 2021 01:30 AM
5 minutes to read
Women still earn less than men all the way through the career path. Photo / Getty Images
Women still earn less than men all the way through the career path. Photo / Getty Images
NZ Herald
By: Sasha Borissenko International Women s Day is a wonderful chance to shed light on the struggles facing women; for male feminist heroes to get a bit of publicity via social media; and for sexists to rear their ugly heads.
I personally find it hilarious when people scream bloody murder over the fact there isn t a dedicated day reserved for men. Why? Because, there is - it s Friday 19 November.
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