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REPORT: The first AI-run government is closer than anyone realizes, and New Zealand is preparing to eliminate nearly 9,000 government jobs to make way for it. What begins as a promise of efficiency could end with machines making decisions that once required human judgment, discretion, and accountability. Supporters say bloated bureaucracies need to be cut. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_fgOphaFbE New Zealand sits directly on the boundary between the Indo-Australian and Pacific plates — and the Alpine Fault, which runs 600 kilometers along the South Island, last ruptured in 1717. That is over 300 years ago. Current scientific consensus puts the probability of rupture at 75% within the next 50 years, with an 82% …
Today, sanity won another battle in the war on woke. After years of dangerous ideological experimentation pushed by radical activists and rubber-stamped by weak politicians, the New Zealand Government has officially banned puberty blockers for children. This is what happens when you back a party that actually delivers. It’s a monumental victory for common sense …
A Waikato district mayor has hit back at Auckland mayor Wayne Brown after he said it should send its homeless to the countryside. “It must be nice having a city so flash you can evict people for not matching the decor,” Waikato District’s Aksel Bech said. This comes after Government ministers last week said they …
While some countries may be scaling back their golden visa opportunities, New Zealand just made it easier for wealthy Americans to earn residency. New Zealand relaxed several of the requirements for its Active Investor Plus Visa Program on April 1. The program launched in September 2022 as part of a broader scheme to attract “global …
Under an amended law, citizens will have the power to detain criminals at any time, for any crime. But one law professor says retail workers aren’t trained to police – and the fallout could be serious The Government will amend the Crimes Act to give all New Zealanders greater ability to detain people stealing from …
Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, after Hauraki Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood to deliver her Te Pāti Māori’s vote against the Treaty Principles Bill. AC
New Zealand: Maori MPs disrupt parliament with haka The haka is cringe and I’m tired of pretending it’s not. https://t.co/sxCNryqd8l — Big Serge ☦️🇺🇸🇷🇺 (@witte_sergei) November 14, 2024 https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/new-zealand-parliament-haka-protest-maori-mps-b2647062.html
‘As of 8th October 2024 one woman, Janine of the House of Arabella has completed a lawful process by which she is now the Commander of the Crown Corporations that constitute the New Zealand government. In a Proclamation released on Rumble the new Commander of New Zealand spelled out the implications of this transfer of …
New Zealand’s Defense Minister has clapped back at claims that the appointment of a female to captain a $61 million navy ship ultimately led to its sinking. The navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, The Manawanui, sank on Sunday on a reef off the coast of Samoa that it was surveying. Its 75 crew and …
What happened to the Manawanui on Samoa?? Crew is safe, and well done for that. pic.twitter.com/46hyebV58Z — Elliot Page (@ElliotIkilei) October 5, 2024 @NZNavy ship Manawanui runs aground on Samoa's south coast – crew abandon ship and land near Safata Bay. Some injuries. https://t.co/SoBMux8yuQ pic.twitter.com/tLODqAT5yX — Michael Field (@MichaelFieldNZ) October 5, 2024 https://twitter.com/_/status/1842687114837713250 Tragic news …
Boo! New species of ghost shark uncovered in New Zealand Also called ‘spookfish,’ these toothy fish munch on crustaceans and thrive 8,530 feet underwater. A new species of ghost shark or “spookfish” was discovered lurking in the deep, dark waters off the coast of New Zealand. The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish (Harriotta avia) is exclusive to …
At least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollipops confirmed to have been laced with methamphetamine were donated to the Auckland City Mission.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — After the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump turned disastrous for the incumbent Thursday, comedian Jon Stewart quipped on “The Daily Show” that he needed to “call a real estate agent in New Zealand.” Stewart was riffing on some American liberals’ fantasy when Trump was last in power. Many talked …
New Zealand First is pushing a bill that mandates separate unisex and single-sex bathrooms in public buildings, with fines for those who use the “wrong” one. Despite opposition from the Prime Minister and the lack of prior agreement, the party claims it’s responding to public demand and points to similar legislation in the UK. This …
New Zealand has dipped back into a recession after its economy shrank for the second quarter in a row, figures released by government agency Stats NZ showed on Thursday. The country’s gross domestic product dipped in the last two quarters of 2023, the figures showed, partly fuelled by a downturn in New Zealand’s crucial agricultural …
Dozens of passengers were injured by a “strong movement” on board a Boeing-made plane flying from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland in New Zealand on Monday, with some requiring hospital treatment, authorities said. It’s unclear exactly what caused the mid-flight injuries, but the South American airline LATAM said in a statement that there was a “technical …
Petrol stations around the country are up and running again following a day-long leap-year glitch which saw card payment machines go down for more than 10 hours. Allied Petroleum, Gull, Z, Waitomo and other fuel stops around New Zealand reported problems with card payments on Thursday because of a software glitch they said was caused …
New Zealanders, including leaders from across the political spectrum, have expressed shock and devastation at the sudden death of Green MP Efeso Collins, who collapsed after a charity run in Auckland on Wednesday. “It is with profound shock and sadness that we can confirm that Green Party MP Efeso Collins has died,” said a statement …
BREAKING NEWS🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake near New Zealan🇳🇿 No Tsunami warning issued. Aftershocks being report. Too soon for information as of now. We will continue to monitor this event If damages or injuries happen we will report them immediately. It is getting very busy along the ring of fire. We will continue to …
via expose-news The newly sworn-in New Zealand government intends not to be pushed around by UN resolutions or by the World Health Organisation anymore. According to a coalition agreement with New Zealand First, the new government will undertake a “National Interest Test” before accepting any agreements from the United Nations or the World Health Organisation’s …
New Zealand is planning to scrap its flagship generational smoking ban in order to fund tax cuts – a move that experts warn will have adverse effects on public health. Last year, New Zealand became the first country in the world to ban smoking for the next generation. As per this policy, anyone born after …
New Zealand voters have overwhelmingly rejected the Labour government, with the National party gaining significant support, signaling a major shift towards right-leaning politics in the country. This marks a stark contrast to the previous election when the Labour party, led by Jacinda Ardern, secured a significant victory. New Zealand abandons Labour and shifts to the …
Leave it to a country like New Zealand to implement this policy. They’re planning to levy farmers for methane emissions from their livestock. Some even suggest alternative protein sources like insects for our diets. Many people are frustrated with these climate change measures. via YAHOO: New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their …
‘WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the requirement to wear masks in hospitals and other healthcare facilities would end at midnight, as would …
BREAKING: New Zealand will restrict the use of herbal products that people use to treat infections and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States may follow the same course.@GeneralMCNews — jamiemcintyre (@jamiemcintyre21) July 24, 2023 https://twitter.com/_/status/1683512654306897920 Tess
by UniversalSurvivalist “The passing of the Therapeutic Products Bill marks the most significant change to the regulation of medicines, medical devices and natural health products in nearly 40 years.” Another WEF agenda? If that is not a deafening alarm bell I don’t know what is, Australia and New Zealand are the nexus and testbed of …
A sweeping review into the country’s electoral system is recommending the voting age be lowered to 16, a 3.5 per cent party threshold, and a public referendum on a longer Parliamentary term. An independent panel of experts has been considering public submissions on nearly every aspect of electoral law, commissioned by former Justice Minister Kris Faafoi in …