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‘Harden up’ accident ad deemed irresponsible
18 August 2017
The Advertising Standards has upheld a complaint about a commercial which made humour out of a workplace accident.The television ad…
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So, what's the story with this dual citizenship?
17 August 2017
On 9 August 2017, New Zealand Labour MP Chris Hipkins, asked two questions (number one, and number two) about citizenship…
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Regulatory change proposed for space rocket launches
17 August 2017
The Government is seeking to extend the area of the oceans where debris from space rockets launched from New Zealand…
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Commission issues warnings to pharma firms over "twin" products
17 August 2017
The Commerce Commission has warned GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare New Zealand Ltd and AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd that the companies’ product packaging…
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Offender identity checking law passed
17 August 2017
The Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill has received a third reading in Parliament. It will come into…
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Military justice bill introduced
17 August 2017
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell has introduced the Military Justice Amendment Bill to Parliament. The bill is intended to update and…
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Push for investigation into state abuse reaches United Nations
16 August 2017
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy has asked the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to urge the…
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No notification of workplace injuries results in fines
16 August 2017
Two North Shore companies sharing the same sole director have been fined a total of $78,000 for health and safety…
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Select committees recommend passage of three Bills
16 August 2017
Parliamentary committees have released reports on three Bills, recommending that each be passed after amendment.Family and Whānau Violence Legislation BillThe…
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SSC provides guidance to state sector for General Election
16 August 2017
The State Services Commission (SSC) has brought together a number of resources to provide guidance to state servants and agencies…
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Report on tax secrecy review tabled
16 August 2017
A report by the Inland Revenue Department into targeted consultation on section 81BA of the Tax Administration Act 1994 has…
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LINZ report shows little change in foreign involvement in property market
16 August 2017
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has released a report on Property transfers and tax residency, 1 April 2017 to 30…
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Progress reported on Kaikoura earthquake claims
16 August 2017
Just over one-third - 34% - of the 38,000-plus residential claims from the Kaikoura earthquake managed by EQC and private…
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Truck shop sentenced for “incomprehensible” contracts
15 August 2017
An Auckland truck shop has been fined $108,000 for providing contracts which included “incomprehensible” clauses, the Commerce Commission says. Zee…
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Relaxed cannabidiol regulations in force 7 September 2017
15 August 2017
The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2017 will come into force on 7 September 2017, relaxing the rules on importation…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018