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The government is changing the law on classifying workers as contractors, introducing a test with four criteria. If all conditions are met, the person is classified as a contractor, according to Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden.
Critics like former Labour Minister Michael Wood argue this change reduces workers’ rights, calling it a “major reduction in employment rights” that could misclassify vulnerable workers.
The study “definitively proves” natural immunity is stronger than vaccine-induced immunity.
Councils may still apply for Waste Minimisation Fund grants.
“…many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”
The UN’s Food Price Index confirms food inflation is accelerating.
One of New Zealand’s largest charity scandals.
“Unreasonable risk to human health.”
The study “definitively proves” natural immunity is stronger than vaccine-induced immunity.
Councils may still apply for Waste Minimisation Fund grants.
“…many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”
The UN’s Food Price Index confirms food inflation is accelerating.
One of New Zealand’s largest charity scandals.
“Unreasonable risk to human health.”
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While monitored calls can aid rehabilitation, contraband phones fuel crime and expose serious risks behind bars.
Diversity Works NZ’s shift from equal opportunity to DEI activism raises questions about its taxpayer-funded agenda.
A look at why some proposals are celebrated while others are labelled “treacherous”—and what this selective support reveals about New Zealand’s Treaty debates.
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While monitored calls can aid rehabilitation, contraband phones fuel crime and expose serious risks behind bars.
Diversity Works NZ’s shift from equal opportunity to DEI activism raises questions about its taxpayer-funded agenda.
A look at why some proposals are celebrated while others are labelled “treacherous”—and what this selective support reveals about New Zealand’s Treaty debates.
Mounting evidence and expert opinions are questioning the safety of mRNA vaccines while New Zealand remains silent on the matter.
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling in the Edwards case challenges Parliament to take a definitive role in clarifying New Zealand’s Treaty laws.
Even if the numbers that show NZ men make more than NZ women are correct, that does not prove prejudice. You don’t need to be an expert to understand there are many nuances in these broad generalisations. Can you say “politics”?
