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NZ's new government is getting tough on gangs – but all the necessary laws already exist

The government’s promised crack-down on gangs may have to work around existing legislation – and human rights provisions. ....

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Return of the 'consultocracy' – how cutting public service jobs to save costs usually backfires

History suggests the new NZ government’s pledge to cut budgets and jobs in the public sector will cost more in the long run – and damage morale in the process. ....

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NZ First fears over WHO regulations are misplaced – robust checks and balances already exist

Despite demands for an urgent ‘reservation’ and ‘national interest test’ over new WHO regulations, New Zealand’s sovereignty is not at risk from international agreements or treaties. ....

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Nicola Willis warns of fiscal 'snakes and snails' – her first mini-budget will be a test of NZ's no-surprises finance rules

The Public Finance Act is designed to prevent shocks and ‘fiscal cliffs’. And it is unlikely any problems faced by Nicola Willis will match the scale of those that dogged previous governments. ....

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Is Winston Peters right to call state-funded journalism 'bribery' – or is there a bigger threat to democracy?

The Public Interest Journalism Fund became a lightning rod for disinformation well before Winston Peters likened it to ‘bribery’. Policy making has already been compromised as a result. ....

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