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upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation. Pay equity legislation could

in Nelson on Saturday attracting 1500 protesters. Protests against new pay equity legislation continue Equal pay legislation overhaul: 'Government is putting

of conversations with NZ First leader Winston Peters, who did not want the wider legislation to be

October 2025 , for example, contained actions to introduce the planning legislation that will replace the

upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation. Pay equity legislation could

email Share on Reddit Share on Linked In RNZ Parliamentary reporters The legislation has passed its first

on the potential impacts of different charging schemes, said the new legislation had the potential

the "New Zealand House of Representatives expresses deep concern about Israel's new legislation which extends the

proposed paywave surcharge ban alive, after ACT proclaimed it was "dead." The government introduced legislation last year to

power to govern when it comes to the fast-track consenting legislation. Plus, they… Audio The

increase traffic flow. Significant changes proposed to ease congestion near Auckland Hospital Congestion charging legislation passes third reading 11

Correspondent susan.edmunds@rnz.co.nz Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to

or "present on the premises to dine". McAnulty said the legislation would clear up a

photo) Photo: 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound

Taupō says eased alcohol restrictions on public holidays will make the rules more straightforward. Legislation to ease

The Law Association says members supported the goal of the legislation but had concerns over

on. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister, National's Scott Simpson, introduced legislation last year to

part of lawsuits against US vaping company JUUL, claim Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ

changed the road ahead EV and plug-in hybrid RUC legislation passes through Parliament 28

be the start of similar dramatic change. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg. Photo: AFP Legislation ahead? Although litigation could

Relations Minister Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is tweaking its legislation removing the right

for debate at Parliament The House headlines with summaries. 'Practical improvements' or 'MAGA-loving legislation'? How immigration law may

and state governments. The US Congress has declined to pass comprehensive legislation regulating social media. At

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of emergency was an important step. "Declaring an emergency is a step under our legislation which allows Civil Defence

as employees in November 2025. Van Velden, who spoke first, said the legislation was about solutions, and

Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi The government has made yet another change to legislation setting out the

follow through with its proposal to ban paywave surcharges. The government introduced legislation last year to

reference group has delivered guidelines to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Audio Homeowners warned weather

international law is not directly enforceable in the courts unless incorporated into domestic legislation. But the courts

on with card surcharge ban Govt warned surcharge ban could push up prices 11 Sep 2025 Legislation is expected to

is no more than we would get when there is any new bit of legislation coming in. "The

of serious misconduct. Employment lawyer Charles McGuinness has been looking into the new legislation and how

US Republicans announce deal to end partial government shutdown 'Practical improvements' or 'MAGA-loving legislation'? How immigration law may

considering the best option for replacing a lease that breaches education legislation . The school

Mar 2025 The company is also reapplying under the new fast-track legislation. Contact Energy appealing decision

to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes 1 Apr 2026 Amendments to the legislation allows premises that are

residents' concerns with Transport Minister Chris Bishop, urging him to back councils with stronger legislation, clear national guidelines and

pay attention. "It's particularly unreasonable they think removing one small aspect of this legislation is going to

remained, amid heavy media coverage and widespread public opposition. Jones framed the legislation as overdue reform; needed

negotiations of the proposed FTA will become a ratified treaty after enabling legislation is passed by New

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interview, revealed that while he was chairing the committee scrutinising changes to legislation determining how the

Our Crimes Amendment Bill is making its way through the house, and legislation to strengthen

Hawke's Bay hits new milestone 9:25 AM . A local fast-track style legislation allowing for less

Dec 2025 Parliament has rejected a petition fighting to change ACC workplace legislation to include

Russia outside of the United Nations' process. National Party pushes for legislation to sanction

defence staff can now fill in for striking civilian workers 25 Nov 2025 Legislation to allow

abuse of power" sat with her, Willis said it was "hyperbole". "The legislation passed with a

for 'flexible' credit card surcharges Govt warned surcharge ban could push up prices 11 Sep 2025 Legislation is expected to

the processes of planning for and enacting the legislation as a "flagrant

of those processes have changed over time in line with changes in legislation. Helen Clark Photo: Supplied

and prime minister are signalling it will be postponed, or dropped altogether. Luxon said while legislation would need to

to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes 1 Apr 2026 Amendments to the legislation allows premises that are

are scheduled to hold brief, largely procedural sessions that could allow the legislation to pass

be gone by long weekend 1 Apr 2026 Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says the legislation would clear up a

percent of the cow population. What's behind the temporary ban? Legislation introduced in 2020

Auckland Council said it had already done its own extensive review of the legislation and offered

The Radio New Zealand Amendment Act received Royal assent from 1 April 2016. The legislation makes some amendments to

the necessary consents, approvals, levy power and any modifications to existing legislation to enable

effects of testing on people with disabilities. The committee also noted how legislation that would harmonise the

to flood protection works being completed last month. A local fast-track style legislation allowing for faster

supermarkets to charge customers more 6 Mar 2026 An expert is calling for legislation to block

conditions from Whangaruru Civil Defence 7:12  Government bows to public pressure over fisheries legislation 7:16  School principal

on military pursuits, even after Republicans boosted defense spending last year in party-line legislation. The Pentagon

New Caledonia's provincial polls 17 Oct 2025 A controversial piece of legislation to postpone

and prevent price gouging. The two parties combined have 63 votes, which could see legislation passed without the

loss and our health system to analysing political donations and government legislation. I’m especially interested

the workload he is under and the huge amount of legislation, including the Resource

work to strengthen emergency management, it is still subject to policy work, legislation and funding

elements in our society who exploit the lack of effective legislation to not

included in a list of things being considered under fast-track legislation. On 31 October, at

26 Aug 2024 The government has back-tracked on contentious parts of legislation aimed at getting NZ

be spent on giving drivers alternatives. "The first draft of the legislation indicates that the

was sought last week, and made it clear that it would vote against enabling legislation if and when

investment of this kind would require additional funding, likely through a Budget process". Legislation and technology

the Government's intent in passing the piece of legislation. Here are a

to fast-track panel, claims mountain club Controversial hydro scheme plan submitted under fast-track legislation 2 Sep 2025 A

as "positively disposed" to the industry. Photo: RNZ Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ

force the release of the "Epstein files" if the legislation gets through Congress. Donald

as "a flagrant and significant abuse of power". The legislation was announced then passed

but keeping undersized catches wasn't the only fishhook in the legislation. It was the

s going to be no charters available on it because of this legislation issue." In his

s going to be no charters available on it because of this legislation issue." In his

minimum clearance zones but still posed a threat to lines, Kai said. Legislation had been drafted that

the first vote won't be the final say on the legislation. ACT's solutions He

New Caledonia's provincial polls 17 Oct 2025 A controversial piece of legislation to postpone

New Caledonia's provincial polls 17 Oct 2025 A controversial piece of legislation to postpone

of reports into offenders' backgrounds at sentencing has been passed through all stages under urgency. Legislation scrapping funding for

the Act was an abuse of urgency power. "The pay equity legislation they put through in

could change all that. The Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill, is in

argued the fact that there's a gap in the legislation because it's causing

deemed a land swap unlawful. But under the government's fast track legislation it could go ahead

retains "the sovereign right to legislate and to implement legislation in pursuance

be gone by long weekend 1 Apr 2026 Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says the legislation would clear up a

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gases to 55 million tonnes. New Zealand has a target, set through legislation, to reach