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"No, no I was not, and I generally have a bit of a policy of not really engaging in any efforts to write anything specifically of that nature - about me," she said.  "But I have from time to time, when someones made an approach and said theyre writing a book on women in leadership in particular, on the odd occasion I have contributed to those. That was the nature of the request I received in this example." Ardern said she was approached about it in 2019.  "I was told the author was writing a ...

China described Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison's joint statement as "irresponsible".

Nick Smith resigned from Parliament citing an employment issue over a verbal altercation.

"The Police Minister has misled Parliament and must correct the parliamentary record." But Williams office told Newshub she will not correct the record, because in Parliament she was specifically asked if it was "helpful for Members of Parliament" to attend events held at gang pads.  "Nicole McKee asked about whether she supports Members of Parliament visiting gang pads. The minister clearly stated that she was not responsible for Members of Parliament who may or may not have visited gang pads...

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be able to visit Queenstown this weekend if he tests negative for COVID-19.

Christchurch City Libraries said it received at least 10 complaints about the proposed event.

"The leader of the Opposition is obviously focused on other things."

Collins is the MP for Papakura. Seymour talked up ACTs alternative Budget, and pitched his proposal to extend parliamentary terms to four years but with Opposition MPs leading select committees giving them more power over legislation.  Collins says she is not a fan of the idea.   "I think it showed actually, how David Seymours never actually been a minister and hes got no one in his team who has ever actually tried to get legislation through other than his euthanasia Bill, for which was a co...

New Zealand does not officially recognise Palestine as a state and has Hamas listed as a terrorist group. However, New Zealand does believe in the two-state solution, which envisions an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel.  Ghahraman told the crowd Israels occupation of the Palestinian Territories is what is "preventing Palestinians from freedom, from going to school, from getting healthcare during a pandemic, from building a pathway to peace".  "Rubbish!" a man d...

"Minister Faafoi will also outline changes to attract targeted, high-value international investment into New Zealand - something many people in this room have been calling for." Ardern added during a Q&A session: "Were talking about honing in on those who will bring a rich offering to New Zealand in terms of business opportunity and are ready to invest and are ready to provide employment opportunities as a result." Menéndez March, the Green partys immigration spokesperson, took issue with th...