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Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?

Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege.
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Question Time answers become optional

Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers.
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New Te Pāti Māori MPs make defiant debut speeches

Two new Te Pāti Māori MPs have made their debut in Parliament, promising to defend against attacks on their language and culture. ....

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Māori dissent sets the scene as Parliament returns

The resumption of Parliament this week has been underlined by outcry from Māori, soon matched by fury within the debating chamber.
With just two weeks before the Christmas break and Waitangi Day fast approaching on the other side, the government will have plenty to work through.
In this week's Focus on Politics, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch examines the start of the 54th Parliament and the racially charged indignation that heralded it.
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New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world s toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued. ....

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