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Luxon's quarterly action plan 'pointless' - Labour, Greens: The coalition's new plan does nothing for the country's immediate needs and the PM's "running the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513227/luxon-s-quarterly-action-plan-pointless-labour-greens
Government policies 'taking people backwards' - Labour: Increases in the minimum wage and benefits must be tied to inflation, says Social Development ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513147/government-policies-taking-people-backwards-labour
'Are these the first steps towards abolishing the ministry?' - Carmel Sepuloni: Opposition MPs and unions are criticising a proposal by New Zealand's Ministry of ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512949/are-these-the-first-steps-towards-abolishing-the-ministry-carmel-sepuloni
Benefit sanctions: Government building 'a legacy of cruelty', critics say: The Greens say the government's benefit sanctions will push people further into ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509615/benefit-sanctions-government-building-a-legacy-of-cruelty-critics-say
What Labour must do to reclaim its core support - Matthew Hooton: OPINION Labour’s current top two, Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni, might think their best bet ...
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'No evidence' cultural reports worked - Justice Minister: Paul Goldsmith says spending $7.5m on the reports was not a good use of money.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508631/no-evidence-cultural-reports-worked-justice-minister
Waitangi welcoming set to break with tradition: Labour MPs will be not be joining the government in being welcomed on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507564/waitangi-welcoming-set-to-break-with-tradition
'Ashamed and embarrassed': Former Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni reacts to government's 100-day agenda
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503579/ashamed-and-embarrassed-former-deputy-pm-carmel-sepuloni-reacts-to-government-s-100-day-agenda
Slow pace of coalition talks 'speaks volumes' - Sepuloni: As National's negotiating team gathers in Auckland this morning, Labour's Carmel Sepuloni says the slow ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/502533/slow-pace-of-coalition-talks-speaks-volumes-sepuloni
Deputy Prime Minister 'a very important position'- Carmel Sepuloni: Despite comments from Christopher Luxon and David Seymour to suggest otherwise ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503054/deputy-prime-minister-a-very-important-position-carmel-sepuloni
Labour votes to keep Chris Hipkins as leader, Carmel Sepuloni takes over as deputy
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501872/labour-votes-to-keep-chris-hipkins-as-leader-carmel-sepuloni-takes-over-as-deputy
Matthew Hooton: Christopher Luxon faces three risks as coalition of chaos looms: OPINION Labour MPs made the right call in leaving defeated outgoing Prime ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/matthew-hooton-christopher-luxon-faces-three-risks-as-coalition-of-chaos-looms/4LY6NV74C5A7JKXZMVV2CDLP5E/
Slow coalition talks stifle NZ's voice at Pacific Islands Forum: At a time when the Pacific is the focus of increasing geopolitical pressures and tensions ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/govt-negotiations-stifle-nzs-voice-at-pacific-forum
Carmel Sepuloni defends long wait for official election result, but says it could be improved
rnz.co.nz/news/political/501495/carmel-sepuloni-defends-long-wait-for-official-election-result-but-says-it-could-be-improved
Labour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands Forum
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labours-new-deputy-leader-wont-cast-shade-on-incoming-government-at-pacific-islands-forum/ERSFOZD44NBKBI465SXNIKKR3M/
Sepuloni says forum 'successful' despite Nauru walkout: A walkout by one nation marred an otherwise undramatic summit, but the barriers to ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/sepuloni-says-forum-successful-despite-nauru-walkout
Deputies Debate: Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and National's Nicola Willis: Checkpoint hosts a debate with Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and National's Nicola Willis.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/499496/deputies-debate-labour-s-carmel-sepuloni-and-national-s-nicola-willis
Chris Hipkins isolating with Covid-19: The Prime Minister and Labour leader has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating for five days or until he returns a ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/chris-hipkins-isolating-with-covid-19
The only arts policy debate of the campaign wasn’t a debate at all: A little less conversation, a little more policy please.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/04-10-2023/the-only-arts-policy-debate-of-the-campaign-wasnt-a-debate-at-all
On the campaign trail with Carmel Sepuloni: The deputy PM on boosting the Pasifika vote turnout, her go-to cafe order and why she doesn't envy Chris Hipkins ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-09-2023/on-the-campaign-trail-with-carmel-sepuloni
Dame Naida Glavish calls out Culture Minister over decision not to buy back taonga auctioned in UK
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/dame-naida-glavish-calls-out-culture-minister-over-decision-not-to-buy-back-taonga-auctioned-in-uk/3LLI5ZBXGNGJJF5MQAB32F7DHI/
The first big leaders' debate, bar the PM: There was camaraderie on the left and one awkward dig on the right as three party leaders and the Deputy Prime ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/the-first-leaders-debate-bar-the-pm
'Shrunken' WorkSafe making broad cuts to services: WorkSafe, under fire already for not doing enough to enforce workplace safety, is cutting back on what it does ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/496716/shrunken-worksafe-making-broad-cuts-to-services
David Seymour slammed over Guy Fawkes comment on Ministry for Pacific Peoples: "In my fantasy we'd send Guy Fawkes in there."
nzherald.co.nz/nz/david-seymour-slammed-over-guy-fawkes-comment-on-ministry-for-pacific-peoples/FVSTLMS4QJENXD4Y7FMR2AMHPU/
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni says NBA star Steven Adams is as generous as he is tall
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/deputy-pm-carmel-sepuloni-says-nba-star-steven-adams-is-as-generous-as-he-is-tall/DD5HYVKFQZA4RBFIRAGIUYNSHY/
Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni hit the campaign trail in Waitara: A planned fish and chips run was dropped, with gags about 'Chippy' being in chippy shop put ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/495548/chris-hipkins-and-carmel-sepuloni-hit-the-campaign-trail-in-waitara
Holidays Act overhaul delayed until after the election: The government has missed yet another deadline for replacing the tangled Holidays Act.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/495467/holidays-act-overhaul-delayed-until-after-the-election
Government begins drafting modern slavery supply chain register law: The government is starting work on a supply chain register to crack down on modern slavery ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/494653/government-begins-drafting-modern-slavery-supply-chain-register-law
‘This is recycling at a mass scale’: Auckland’s St James Theatre thrown a lifeline
thespinoff.co.nz/society/23-07-2023/this-is-recycling-at-a-mass-scale-aucklands-st-james-theatre-thrown-a-lifeline
New anti-slavery rules proposed by Carmel Sepuloni, Rob Fyfe for companies with $20m+ revenue
nzherald.co.nz/business/new-anti-slavery-rules-proposed-by-carmel-sepuloni-and-rob-fyfe-for-all-kiwi-companies-with-20m-revenue/CU44XIDXZRADNN47IIVLOPH5BU/
Dawn raid visits: Government seeking advice on potential legislative changes - Carmel Sepuloni
rnz.co.nz/news/political/493533/dawn-raid-visits-government-seeking-advice-on-potential-legislative-changes-carmel-sepuloni
Government announces plan to future proof regions impacted by severe weather: The government wants to emphasise the importance of work focused on long-term ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/493926/government-announces-plan-to-future-proof-regions-impacted-by-severe-weather
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni on the pain and privilege of getting a traditional Samoan tattoo
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/deputy-pm-carmel-sepuloni-on-the-pain-and-privilege-of-getting-a-traditional-samoan-tattoo/DXM5V5B2UVEBLBAGXAREIO4B3A/
The traditional tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni’s Samoan tatau: The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/the-traditional-tattooist-behind-deputy-pm-carmel-sepulonis-samoan-tatau/ZNDA6B45TJEEFCXQFWU2LCNAMM/
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni to get traditional Samoan tattoo: Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/deputy-prime-minister-carmel-sepuloni-to-get-traditional-samoan-tattoo/S3MSXVWG7VANNO2BKHB2B6QSHM/
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni dismisses criticism government isn't funding universities properly
rnz.co.nz/news/political/492690/deputy-pm-carmel-sepuloni-dismisses-criticism-government-isn-t-funding-universities-properly
Backup plane for PM Hipkins’ trip more ‘unusual’ than NZDF claimed: The PM's trip to China was the first time it had sent along a backup plane.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/backup-plane-for-pm-hipkins-trip-more-unusual-than-nzdf-claimed/SSAK4ED5KNGODKAHWYTYSZFZLQ/
Labour promises not to change superannuation age if re-elected: Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni says a re-elected Labour government led by Chris Hipkins ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490774/labour-promises-not-to-change-superannuation-age-if-re-elected
National's backdown on bipartisan housing accord 'a massive flip-flop' - Sepuloni
rnz.co.nz/news/national/490887/national-s-backdown-on-bipartisan-housing-accord-a-massive-flip-flop-sepuloni
High demand for flights to Samoa ahead of 61st Independence Day celebrations: Samoa is buzzing with excitement ahead of the 61st Independence Day celebrations.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/high-demand-for-flights-to-samoa-ahead-of-61st-independence-day-celebrations/QGFVY6VQIFDL7FF7COS73LEIPM/
Anti-poverty groups call out Working For Families overhaul delays: Labour says this year's Budget was simply "not the time" to overhaul Working for Families.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490677/anti-poverty-groups-call-out-working-for-families-overhaul-delays
Watch live: Acting PM Carmel Sepuloni reacts to Meka Whaitiri’s shock resignation from Labour
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-live-acting-pm-carmel-sepuloni-reacts-to-meka-whaitiris-shock-resignation/RNQQW2RROZFX3NCZHL42Q2YWAU/
Budget 2023: Youth advocates want more help for struggling rangatahi: Rangatahi advocates are concerned current support levels are needlessly pushing many young ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490128/budget-2023-youth-advocates-want-more-help-for-struggling-rangatahi
Acting PM Carmel Sepuloni and Immigration Minister Michael Wood respond to the situation of a Pasifika overstayer who was detained after a dawn raid in ... Show more https://bit.ly/3Nt0tKo #FOCUS
Dawn raid tactics still happening, despite government apology: It is not yet clear if Pasifika are being targeted disproportionately, as they were in the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489091/dawn-raid-tactics-still-happening-despite-government-apology
Sepuloni downplays China tensions at start of tour of Pacific nations: Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni is downplaying the issue of tensions between China ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/488085/sepuloni-downplays-china-tensions-at-start-of-tour-of-pacific-nations
Community services card up for review: Carmel Sepuloni and Grant Robertson are both open to changing the thresholds for community service cardholders ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/ministers-consider-whether-community-services-card-fit-for-purpose
MSD reports record number of Kiwis moving off benefits and into work: In the year to June 2022 more than 110,000 people moved into work, after a sharp increase ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/486450/msd-reports-record-number-of-kiwis-moving-off-benefits-and-into-work
Govt explores linking annual benefit increases to higher of average wage or inflation
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/govt-explores-raising-annual-benefit-increases-by-indexing-to-higher-of-average-wage-or-inflation/SP7FSYYSYZHMVJOGZ3INGJ6NXQ/
RNZ Pacific : Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni are at Polyfest, meeting performers at the one of the largest Pacific festivals ... Show more
National Party’s childcare pledge ‘not well thought through’ says Carmel Sepuloni
nzherald.co.nz/nz/national-partys-childcare-pledge-not-well-thought-through-says-carmel-sepuloni/5VINT5AZZBDBLGFVFX5V2KYGX4/
Polyfest 2023: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrives in island style at his first Polyfest
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/polyfest-2023-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-arrives-in-island-style-at-his-first-polyfest/YGBGVGXKGZE6TIS2OH2KNJS5YY/
Cyclone Gabrielle: Deputy Prime Minister Sepuloni brings back relief from Fiji: Carmel Sepuloni has brought back Fiji defence staff to help with the cyclone ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-gabrielle-deputy-prime-minister-sepuloni-brings-back-relief-from-fiji/HHB3HZ3DJFA33EUZ5RD2V2M6CQ/
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni will address the media on Cyclone Gabrielle.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins makes tracks to west Auckland whānau music festival for a boogie
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-makes-tracks-to-west-auckland-whanau-music-festival-for-a-boogie/RWMK6P7MKFE27FD2F7HU5FK64U/
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy: WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime ...
apnews.com/article/politics-jacinda-ardern-new-zealand-f9cd3434bd1ac5a7d577963077a3ea4e
Quick Glance: Labour lawmakers in New Zealand confirm Chris Hipkins as Jacinda Ardern's replacement
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- Following Jacinda Ardern's resignation, Chris Hipkins is expected to be named New Zealand's next prime minister.
- New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as its new leader and the country's 41st prime minister on Sunday, according to Radio New Zealand.
- Grant Robertson, the current Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, is expected to retain his position.
- Ardern must tender her resignation to King Charles III's representative in New Zealand, Governor General Cindy Kiro, before Hipkins can become Prime Minister.
Carmel Sepuloni: New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister: Carmel Sepuloni has been named as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, with Chris Hipkins as the Prime ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482901/carmel-sepuloni-new-zealand-s-new-deputy-prime-minister
Dutch paddlers lauded for embrace of Māori culture at Waitangi: Living 20,000km away no barrier to students' passion for kaupapa waka.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/dutch-paddlers-lauded-for-embrace-of-maori-culture-at-waitangi/6I7E2K2E7ZGXBEQEWZM3E5AJTY/
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni on flooding response: ‘We do have each other's backs’
newsroom.co.nz/page/deputy-pm-on-flooding-response-we-do-have-each-others-backs
Carmel Sepuloni: ‘I don’t want to be the sookie bubba deputy PM’: ‘It’s certainly taken a bit to get my head around it all.'
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/carmel-sepuloni-i-dont-want-to-be-the-sookie-bubba-deputy-pm/5G4XBAJU3ZESRKJ7DEPHKBBYV4/
Have you heard of Nafanua? Well, she just walked in the room…: 'When you have the support of many to help carry you and role models who completely smash ...
newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/page/have-you-heard-of-nafanua-well-she-just-walked-in-the-room
Watch live: Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni provides government update on flood response
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483296/watch-live-deputy-pm-carmel-sepuloni-provides-government-update-on-flood-response
Who is Carmel Sepuloni? New Zealand’s first Pasifika deputy prime minister: The daughter of an abattoir worker and fruit picker, Sepuloni could have exactly the ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/23/who-is-carmel-sepuloni-new-zealand-first-pasifika-pacific-deputy-pm-prime-minister
Quick Glance: Jacinda Ardern bids an emotional farewell as Chris Hipkins takes over as Prime Minister of New Zealand.
- On Wednesday, New Zealand welcomed a new prime minister, six days after Jacinda Ardern abruptly resigned ahead of an election.
- Prior to becoming Prime Minister, he served as Minister of Education, Minister of Police, Minister of Public Service, and House Leader.
- Onlookers applauded and applauded as Ardern exited Parliament on Wednesday.
- Ardern made her final official appearance as prime minister on Tuesday, accompanying Hipkins to the annual Mori religious festival in the village of Rtana.
Live: Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand's 41st prime minister: Labour has finished its caucus meeting to confirm Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482893/live-chris-hipkins-to-become-new-zealand-s-41st-prime-minister
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni and Transport Minister Michael Wood on Auckland's state of emergency. #WATCH
Labour leadership: Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni confirmed as PM and deputy: Current Labour Party deputy leader Kelvin Davis was among the first MPs to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-mps-arrive-at-parliament-ahead-of-vote-for-new-leader-sepuloni-tipped-to-be-deputy/7ULUHW3WQVHWRPRPXZ5WWTCWH4/
Quick Glance: Chris Hipkins will be the next Prime Minister of New Zealand.
- Following Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation, New Zealand's Education Minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister.
- Hipkins first gained public attention during the coronavirus pandemic, when he took on a crisis management role.
- When Ardern became Prime Minister at the age of 37, she was praised around the world for her handling of the nation's worst-ever mass shooting and the early stages of the pandemic.
- Ardern, fighting back tears, told reporters on Thursday that she would leave the position no later than February 7.
Carmel Sepuloni's deputy PM appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders say: Leaders in the Pacific community are singing the praises of the country's first ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/482947/carmel-sepuloni-s-deputy-pm-appointment-symbolic-for-nz-pacific-leaders-say
Chris Hipkins replaces Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister: Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand prime minister on Wednesday. Carmel Sepuloni ...
csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2023/0125/Chris-Hipkins-replaces-Jacinda-Ardern-as-New-Zealand-prime-minister
Paid articlePaid Carmel Sepuloni: The girl who grew up to be New Zealand’s first Pacific Deputy Prime Minister
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New Zealand Swears In Chris Hipkins as New Prime Minister: In New Zealand, Chris Hipkins was sworn in as the nation’s new prime minister, after Jacinda Ardern ...
democracynow.org/2023/1/25/headlines/new_zealand_swears_in_chris_hipkins_as_new_prime_minister
The forecast for today | Live Updates: Live Updates for Jan 29 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/29-01-2023/the-forecast-for-today
Live: Hipkins and Sepuloni to speak for the first time as leaders | Live Updates: Live Updates for Jan 22 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/22-01-2023/live-hipkins-and-sepuloni-to-speak-for-the-first-time-as-leaders
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni: The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this ...
newsroom.co.nz/podcast-the-detail/page/the-week-in-detail-floods-eggs-and-carmel-sepuloni
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