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Officials happy with gender self-ID on birth certificate, but bemoan lack of consultation

The bill was parked for the rest of that Parliament’s term, but revived by the current Minister for Internal Affairs, Jan Tinetti, who plans to include it in the legislation which will now be allowed to continue its journey through the House. Like most Government policy, the changes were subject to a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), which assessed potential benefits and potential pitfalls. In the RIS, officials expressed doubt the changes would have an impact on women’s rights and protections, assessing this risk as “low” or “perceived”. They cast doubt on fears the changes would create opportunities for “‘predatory men to abuse access to women-only spaces (eg changing rooms and refuges) and allow men to access women-only resources and services (eg single-sex schools or sports teams)”.

Government s three waters advertisements slap in the face for councils

Invercargill City Council s progress up for appraisal six months after critical review

Much progress has been made at the Invercargill City Council since a critical report was released late last year, the council s chief executive, Clare Hadley, says. The Thomson Report last year said that Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt was increasingly unable to carry out his duties. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton The council is planning a six-month review of progress since the Thomson Report was released. The report found a leadership void at the council, with Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt increasingly unable to carry out his duties. Hadley said everyone had put a great effort into improving things over the last six months, including putting in place an action plan which involved monitoring and measuring progress along the way and the impact of the two external appointees who the council put in place.

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