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"Labour's Deputy Leader, Kelvin Davis, has talked about two spheres of government: kawanatanga - the Government, and rangatiratanga - iwi sovereignty," Collins says. "Jacinda Ardern has said that consultation with Māori hasn't worked and that her Government is now working in partnership. "Andrew Little has said the Crown has obligations under the Treaty to allow for decision-making rights. He expects his new Māori Health Authority to be constructed in a way that gives effect to rangatiratanga. "Kelvin Davis also has a view that if the Government removes an at-risk child from a Māori family...

Press Release – New Zealand National Party CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good afternoon, delegates. Its an absolute privilege to be speaking to you all here today as your leader. Id like to acknowledge National Party President Peter Goodfellow, my fellow board members, my South Island colleagues, … CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good afternoon, delegates. It’s an absolute privilege to be speaking to you all here today as your leader. I’d like to acknowledge National Party President Peter Goodfellow, my fellow board members, my South Island colleagues, outgoing regional chair Roger Bridge, and all o...

Exclusive: National's comeback plan for 2023 Newshub 2 hrs ago Tova O'Brien © Video - The AM Show; Image - Getty. Watch: Newshub Political Editor Tova O'Brien speaks to The AM Show about the leaked report. A stronger focus on Māori and diversity, fixing the problems that led to the Auckland Central shemozzle and changes to leadership processes - these are just a few of the recommendations from recent top-secret reviews into the National Party.  Newshub has been leaked an abridged, sanitised version of National's election review, which was sent to party members on Tuesda...

Gone By Luncthime: Mervmania hits the 2020 election campaign Podcast Summer reissue: Merv Lee-Mather, Merv Thomas and Merv Manhire gather to discuss the most pressing issues of election 2020. First published August 11, 2020. Independent journalism depends on you. Help us stay curious in 2021. The Spinoff’s journalism is funded by its members – click here to learn more about how you can support us from as little as $1. With 39 days to go until New Zealand goes to the polls, talkback caller “Merv” has lit up the election campaign, delivering a deeply unmellow curtain-raiser to the Nat...