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Health Committee: Mental Health Bill's Submissions Period Extended To 20 Dec

Government: New Chair Appointed For Infrastructure Commission

Science Media Centre: Global Plastic Waste To Double By 2050 – Expert Reaction

NZ Airports Assoc: Wellington, Hamilton & North Shore - NZ Airports Of The Year

LGNZ: Calls To Expand Local Democracy Reporting

WCC: City Council Supporting Police With Hīkoi Preparations

NZ Police: Be Wary Of Fake Raffle Tickets

Te Pāti Māori: No Balls, No Mana: Seymour Runs The Country

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On The Folly Of Making Apologies In A Social Vacuum.

Day One of the Treaty Principles Bill...and everyone got what they wanted, and did what they liked. Heated words were exchanged. We’re now faced with six more months of “debate” about our founding document. as the the Treaty Principles Bill hits the house. And, maybe I blinked, but there didn’t seem to be any public debate about why the circa 200,000 victims of state “care” were treated in the way they were. Yet we need that understanding to ensure that modern governments do not make similar mistakes. Devoid of context, the apology rang hollow, in ways beyond the issues around compensation.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Cooper Legal: Censorship Is Alive And Well In New Zealand

“What this looks like to us is censorship of anyone who tries to disagree with this Government, which causes a chilling effect” says Cooper Legal Senior Associate, Lydia Oosterhoff.

NZ Government: NZ Signs Trade Deal With Costa Rica, Iceland And Switzerland

This agreement removes tariffs on key exports including 45 wood and wool products — two sectors that are vital to achieving our goal of doubling New Zealand’s exports by value in ten years, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.

Forest And Bird: Modernisation Of Conservation System Must Focus On Improving Conservation

Modernisation of New Zealand’s conservation system is overdue, but Forest & Bird calls on the National-led coalition government to ensure that its focus is on improving conservation and protecting biodiversity.

NZCTU: Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers

“In a modern liberal democracy, any deployment of the armed forces in employment relations is a drastic step, and should be avoided at all costs,” said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff.

MetService: Damp Start To Canterbury Anniversary Weekend; Wet Start For Coldplay Fans In Auckland

MetService meteorologist Dom Barry says that this moist and muggy weather we have been having, and will continue to have for at least the rest of today, is due to a mature low pressure system in the Tasman Sea, which we call a 'Tasman Sea Special'.

RNZ: Senior Lawyers Call For Treaty Principles Bill To Be Abandoned

More than 40 KCs have written to the prime minister and attorney-general outlining their 'grave concerns' about the substance of the Treaty Principles Bill and its wider implications for the country's constitutional arrangements.

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Hugh Grant: How New Tech Helps Kids Love Soccer More

With new technology, it has become easier for younger athletes to develop a burning passion for the sport. It’s only a matter for parents and coaches to harness such tools effectively in nurturing not just young enthusiasts but also future players with a good chance of reaching the Premier League or the World Cup.

Bill Bennett: Download Weekly - 100% claim lands One New Zealand in criminal court action

In this week's newsletter: One New Zealand vows to defend criminal charges over its 100% coverage marketing. Chorus wants 5G fixed wireless held to same marketing standard as other broadband technologies. Mobile termination rates could be deregulated in ComCom review.

FSCL: Woman Scammed Out Of $25,000 After Job Offer On LinkedIn

With Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November) approaching, Financial Services Complaints (FSCL), a financial ombudsman service, is reminding New Zealanders to remain vigilant about fraud, particularly when sharing personal or financial information online.

NIWA: Cheers To Crustaceans - New Species Named After Welly Brewery

Pentaceration forkandbrewer - a marine isopod found off the east coast of New Zealand - was given its formal scientific name after Fork and Brewer brewed the best beer as part of The Crustacean Beer Competition at the 10th International Crustacean Congress last year.

MBIE: Trans-Tasman Earth Observation Research Studies Confirmed

New Zealand researchers will partner with Australian research organisations on Earth observation projects that will monitor soil moisture and improve satellite imaging for agricultural monitoring among other projects.

NZ Association of Scientists: Royal Society Te Apārangi Governance Submissions Close - NZAS Submission

The proposed governance restructuring undermines the intent of the legislation establishing RSTA with electoral colleges for constituencies deserving representation at the level of governance.

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Martin LeFevre - Meditations: What Being “Inward Looking” Really Means

As the saying goes, “We have met the enemy, and they are us.” Evil forces exist within, not without, so they must first be faced and met inwardly before the rotten structures of society can be remedied outwardly.

Binoy Kampmark: Blinken Atrocious In A Dangerous World

The Biden administration, through the good offices of Blinken, continues to insist on the vitality of the US imperium. But US hegemony long left unchallenged is, most certainly, at an end.

Jim Mikoz: Look Out Rocks … Oops Too Late

We live in a country surrounded by reefs and rocks. In recent years 3 large ships have hit rocks in our territorial waters: the MS Mikhail Lermontov, MV Rena, & now the NZ Navy warship the HMNZS Manawanui. The common denominator to all three of these sinkings is the error ridden LINZ NZ Marine Charts.

Peter Dunne: Dunne’s Weekly - National And Labour Combine To Shut Out Greens

It is probably just a coincidence that National’s and Labour’s broad agreement was announced just a week after the Wellington tunnels decision and the Green Party’s response, but it does change the political component quite considerably.

Ramzy Baroud: Voting Against Genocide - How Gaza Defeated The Democratic Establishment

It is time to build on the existing solidarity among all American groups that voted against genocide in the latest elections.

Alastair Thompson: Google's Support For Democracy And Media In NZ | Part 2

On the Digital Bargaining Bill, the villains are not Google, but NZME and Stuff, who have pushed for this bill...

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Global Strategic Communications Council: One Year After Signing The Tripling Pledge, Governments’ Targets Are Unchanged, Even As Solar’s Prospects Are Upgraded

The report finds that only 30 of the 96 countries assessed have some form of national energy storage target. Their collective sum of 2030 storage targets totals 284 GW, falling short of the 1,500 GW global storage target by 1,216 GW, and 492 GW short of the BNEF market forecast for 2030.

UN Climate Change: Financing The Future - Vera Songwe’s Vision For A Climate And Growth Agenda At COP29

As co-chair of the International High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) on climate finance, Songwe advocates for strategies to mobilize public and private financing for climate action. Her vision reflects a unified effort to fund a sustainable, equitable global economy that aligns with urgent climate and nature goals.

Glasgow Actions: At COP29, Global Activists Urge Strong Climate Finance Deal By Transforming Baku's Olympic Stadium Into Call For Action

Large swath of seats converted to massive banners declaring “Pay Up!” demanding world leaders get climate finance done.

Climate Action Network: COP29 - Repression Epidemic Regarding Climate Activists And Human Rights Defenders

The report reveals how repression and barriers, like visa restrictions and hotel price gouging, have significantly worsened at the most recent UN climate negotiations from Katowice to Baku, as well as most recently in Kenya, Germany and the UK.

Demand Climate Justice DCJ: Climate Justice Groups Condemn COP29’s Carbon Markets Decision - Corporate Profits vs People’s Interests

The failure of voluntary carbon markets have shown that carbon markets, offsets, and removals do not work. Instead, they provide a smokescreen for big polluters to keep on emitting at the expense of people and nature.

UN News: COP29 - Push For Agreement On A New Climate Finance Deal ‘Right From The Start’

Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting an ambitious new climate finance target is crucial for the well-being of all nations, including the wealthiest and most powerful.

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Maia Studio: Frankie Venter Performs With Coldplay At Sold Out Eden Park Show

Coldplay invited Venter to perform alongside them with an original verse she had written for their anthem ‘WE PRAY’. She was told of this opportunity on her birthday and “couldn’t stop crying.”

Royal NZ Ballet: RNZB's Tutus On Tour Returns For Summer 2025

Dance lovers of all ages across the country will be able to experience two show-stopping classical duets plus stunning contemporary works brilliantly performed by the stars of our national ballet company.

Little Miracles Trust: The Little Miracles Trust World Prematurity Day Campaign

Over 60 iconic landmarks across New Zealand will light up purple on 17th Nov to raise awareness for the 5,000 families navigating their challenging journey through a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) each year.

NZ Society for the Study of Diabetes: Critical Workforce Shortages Leave People With Type 1 Diabetes Unable To Access Life Changing Technology

In most centres in Aotearoa staffing levels are less than half those recommended, and many regions have no dedicated psychologist or social worker, critical members of the team. We are deeply concerned that people are missing out on life-saving and life-enhancing care.

Kindergartens Aotearoa: Kindergartens Aotearoa Opposes Lower Standards For Homebased Services

Kindergartens Aotearoa is concerned about the safety of babies and young children in home based early education and care services, after the government reduced requirements last week. The changes mean those caring for young children in their homes don’t need to have any qualifications or knowledge of the needs of young children.

Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara: Three Outstanding Aotearoa New Zealand Students Awarded Rhodes Scholarships

The selection panel, which in New Zealand is chaired by Governor-General Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, seeks young people with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to solving humanity’s challenges.

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NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Cooper Legal: Censorship Is Alive And Well In New Zealand

NZ Government: NZ Signs Trade Deal With Costa Rica, Iceland And Switzerland

Forest And Bird: Modernisation Of Conservation System Must Focus On Improving Conservation

NZCTU: Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers

MetService: Damp Start To Canterbury Anniversary Weekend; Wet Start For Coldplay Fans In Auckland

RNZ: Senior Lawyers Call For Treaty Principles Bill To Be Abandoned

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Hugh Grant: How New Tech Helps Kids Love Soccer More

Bill Bennett: Download Weekly - 100% claim lands One New Zealand in criminal court action

FSCL: Woman Scammed Out Of $25,000 After Job Offer On LinkedIn

NIWA: Cheers To Crustaceans - New Species Named After Welly Brewery

MBIE: Trans-Tasman Earth Observation Research Studies Confirmed

NZ Association of Scientists: Royal Society Te Apārangi Governance Submissions Close - NZAS Submission

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Martin LeFevre - Meditations: What Being “Inward Looking” Really Means

Binoy Kampmark: Blinken Atrocious In A Dangerous World

Jim Mikoz: Look Out Rocks … Oops Too Late

Peter Dunne: Dunne’s Weekly - National And Labour Combine To Shut Out Greens

Ramzy Baroud: Voting Against Genocide - How Gaza Defeated The Democratic Establishment

Alastair Thompson: Google's Support For Democracy And Media In NZ | Part 2

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Global Strategic Communications Council: One Year After Signing The Tripling Pledge, Governments’ Targets Are Unchanged, Even As Solar’s Prospects Are Upgraded

UN Climate Change: Financing The Future - Vera Songwe’s Vision For A Climate And Growth Agenda At COP29

Glasgow Actions: At COP29, Global Activists Urge Strong Climate Finance Deal By Transforming Baku's Olympic Stadium Into Call For Action

Climate Action Network: COP29 - Repression Epidemic Regarding Climate Activists And Human Rights Defenders

Demand Climate Justice DCJ: Climate Justice Groups Condemn COP29’s Carbon Markets Decision - Corporate Profits vs People’s Interests

UN News: COP29 - Push For Agreement On A New Climate Finance Deal ‘Right From The Start’

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Maia Studio: Frankie Venter Performs With Coldplay At Sold Out Eden Park Show

Royal NZ Ballet: RNZB's Tutus On Tour Returns For Summer 2025

Little Miracles Trust: The Little Miracles Trust World Prematurity Day Campaign

NZ Society for the Study of Diabetes: Critical Workforce Shortages Leave People With Type 1 Diabetes Unable To Access Life Changing Technology

Kindergartens Aotearoa: Kindergartens Aotearoa Opposes Lower Standards For Homebased Services

Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara: Three Outstanding Aotearoa New Zealand Students Awarded Rhodes Scholarships

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