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In a speech to National Party supporters over the weekend, Collins called for a public conversation about the proposals in the report before any more of the recommendations are implemented. "If Labour believes that the Treaty intended two systems for everything, and that this is the model we want in 2021, then this is a fundamental change to our society. We cannot accept this via a health reform, via Māori wards, and via justice changes," she said. "It has to be a national conversation, one that has honest, respectful and open debate - a debate where every voice is heard. A clear vision fo...

NZ's first carbon-positive farm aims to inspire others to follow suit Newshub 2 hrs ago © Supplied Lake Hawea Statin runs almost 10,000 Merino sheep and 200 Angus cows. The owners of New Zealand's first carbon-positive farm are hoping to prove to other farmers looking after the environment doesn't need to come at the expense of profits. Lake Hawea Station recently had its carbon footprint certified by Toitū Envirocare. The 6500 hectare farm is owned by Geoff and Justine Ross, who are better known as founders of the successful 42 Below vodka brand, and runs almost 10,000 Merino sheep and...

But Brash is not a fan of the Government's plan. Speaking to Magic Talk's Sunday Cafe, he said the Māori Health Authority was a "disaster". Brash said the proposal "leads us down a direction of two different peoples" and "we don't want that kind of division". "Are Māori health issues important? Of course, they are," he told host Mel Homer. "Are Māori health outcomes worse than the general population? Yes, they certainly are and therefore Māori health should warrant more spending on it - but a separate Māori Health Authority? Absolutely not in my view."

'We don't want that kind of division': Brash opposes 'disaster' Māori Health Authority Newshub 3 hrs ago Mark Quinlivan © Video - The AM Show; Image - File Watch: Andrew Little says back-office roles will go in health sector reforms. Former National and ACT Party leader Don Brash says he's "strongly opposed" to the Māori Health Authority proposed by the Government in the major health restructure announced this week. Earlier this week, the Government announced it was planning to create a new Crown entity and scrap New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards (DHBs). The Gover...

Farmers call for seat belts to be mandatory on school buses Newshub 3 hrs ago © Getty Rural children often have to travel further to get to school than urban kids. A new petition is calling for seat belts to be made mandatory on school buses, with a concern rural children in particular are at risk from seat belt-less travel.  The petition was launched by Waitaki Valley farmer Philippa Cameron and has been backed by Federated Farmers. So far it has received more than 5000 signatures. Federated Farmers health and safety spokesperson Karen Williams says due to the nature of rural life, chi...