Summarised by Centrist
Naomi Ballantyne, chairperson of I Am Hope, which recently received a $24 million government pledge for its Gumboot Friday initiative, has faced scrutiny over her donations to the National Party.
Despite allegations of a conflict of interest, Ballantyne and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have denied any influence on the funding decision, stressing the importance of supporting mental health initiatives.
“A work in progress.”
“No profession has been more fundamentally transformed by the rise of digital technologies than librarianship.”
“The behaviour of Ms Maipi-Clarke, Ms Ngarewa-Packer and Mr Waititi was such that it could have the effect of intimidating other members of the House in the discharge of their duties.”
“The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.”
“Corrosive to constitutional norms.”
“Institutional neutrality is a vital feature.”
“A work in progress.”
“No profession has been more fundamentally transformed by the rise of digital technologies than librarianship.”
“The behaviour of Ms Maipi-Clarke, Ms Ngarewa-Packer and Mr Waititi was such that it could have the effect of intimidating other members of the House in the discharge of their duties.”
“The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.”
“Corrosive to constitutional norms.”
“Institutional neutrality is a vital feature.”
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