Why $155m Whānau Ora shake-up has left many in shock
New agencies will replace them in July, two in the North Island.
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John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.
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Labour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the House
Henare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.
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David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group going into liquidation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
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Jan Tinetti admits ‘little bit of grief’ losing education in Labour reshuffle
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Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations
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Listen: Luxon speaks to Hosking after Labour overtake Nats in latest poll
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