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No more free food, no more last-minute voting, after controversial law change - https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360915791/no-more-free-food-no-more-last-minute-voting-after-controversial-law-change - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
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December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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High Court finds justice minister’s appointment of two commissioners unlawful - https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360919324/high-court-finds-justice-ministers-appointment-two-commissioners-unlawful - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Minister unlawfully appointed human rights and race relations commissioners
The High Court has found Paul Goldsmith’s controversial appointment of Stephen Rainbow and that of Melissa Derby were unlawful.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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High Court orders Corrections boss to stop breaking the law - https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/18/high-court-orders-corrections-boss-to-stop-breaking-the-law/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
High Court orders Corrections boss to stop breaking the law
The High Court has issued a rare 'mandamus order' to the Corrections boss: stop breaking the law or risk being held in contempt of court
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December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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The Government talks a big game about social media, but will there be action? - https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360902087/government-talks-big-game-about-social-media-will-there-be-action - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
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December 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction - https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/12/08/australias-teen-social-media-ban-takes-effect-expert-reaction/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Australia's teen social media ban takes effect - Expert Reaction
Under-16s across Australia will not be allowed on social media platforms, starting on Wednesday. The European Parliament passed a similar resolution last month, and in New Zealand a private members bi...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Tech New Zealand aims to be digital ecosystem hub as gov’t rolls out wallet-to-be - https://www.biometricupdate.com/202512/tech-new-zealand-aims-to-be-digital-ecosystem-hub-as-govt-rolls-out-wallet-to-be - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Tech New Zealand aims to be digital ecosystem hub as gov’t rolls out wallet-to-be | Biometric Update
New Zealand continues to push the pace on its digital transformation efforts. The government has rolled out its new Govt.nz app.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Parliament's last-minute sprint - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehouse/581402/parliament-s-last-minute-sprint - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Parliament's last-minute sprint
The last full week has been packed work as the government tries to complete its agenda, adding 10 new bills to the pile.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Strong local democracy is not an inconvenience - https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360913821/strong-local-democracy-not-inconvenience - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Strong local democracy is not an inconvenience
OPINION: As a 40-year sector veteran, with the scars to prove it, I am fascinated to watch the current machinations local government is being put through.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Michael Webster |NZ’s Privacy Regime – Growing Tensions Around Māori Data Rights - https://waateanews.com/2025/12/11/michael-webster-privacy-commissioner/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Michael Webster | NZ’s Privacy Regime – Growing Tensions Around Māori Data Rights
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December 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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The House: Crimes bill adds things outside usual rules - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehouse/581687/the-house-crimes-bill-adds-things-outside-usual-rules - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
The House: Crimes bill adds things outside usual rules
Parliament has been pushing hard, rushing through bills and working under urgency all week, but one bill bypassed the rules, adding things not usually allowed.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Court of appeal releases decision on hate speech law and sexual orientation - https://tikatangata.org.nz/news/court-of-appeal-releases-decision-on-hate-speech-law-and-sexual-orientation - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Court of Appeal releases decision on hate speech law and sexual orientation
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December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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The under-16s social media ban will damage young people’s political education. Teachers need better ... - https://theconversation.com/the-under-16s-social-media-ban-will-damage-young-peoples-political-education-teachers-need-better-support-271389 - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
The under-16s social media ban will damage young people’s political education. Teachers need better support
We know that Australian children’s civics education is at an all-time low. The government’s social media ban may make this worse.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Government weighs UK-style jury trial cuts to ease NZ court delays - https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/12/07/government-weighs-uk-style-jury-trial-cuts-to-ease-nz-court-delays/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Government weighs UK-style jury trial cuts to ease NZ court delays
The UK has proposed to scrap jury trials for offences carrying sentences of less than three years, a change the Justice Minister says New Zealand is also considering to help speed up court processes.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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UN Warns New Zealand at Risk of Systemic Racism; Māori Rights “Under Serious Threat” - https://waateanews.com/2025/12/06/un-warns-new-zealand-at-risk-of-systemic-racism-maori-rights-under-serious-threat/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
UN Warns New Zealand at Risk of Systemic Racism; Māori Rights “Under Serious Threat”
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Should NZ have... - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/should-nz-have-a-social-media-regulator-and-ban-alcohol-advertising-for-teens-parliament-ponders-options-as-australia-starts-ban-for-under-16s/7Z5L4JZZLNF4VD7VKVL2YC4ZQA/?lid=v8ps2x6hbo9i - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Should NZ have a social media regulator and ban alcohol ads for teens? MPs ponder options as Australia starts U16 ban
The parliamentary select committee's interim report was released today.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Judge to decide on whether to trigger local by-election in Auckland - https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360910978/judge-decide-whether-trigger-local-election-auckland - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
‘Chilling for democracy’: Judge to decide whether to trigger by-election
“The assertion is that people have been going around in gangs stealing voting papers,” said Manukau Judge Richard McIlraith.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work? A Q&A - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/australias-under-16-social-media-ban-starts-today-how-does-it-work/premium/VAW3LYR5LBCGJA2TIYBHF2ROME/?lid=jr2yymrw72e3 - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Q&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?
PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here?
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December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Supreme Court rules on detention laws' clash with Bill of Rights - https://www.thelawyermag.com/nz/news/general/supreme-court-rules-on-detention-laws-clash-with-bill-of-rights/558908 - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Supreme Court rules on detention laws' clash with Bill of Rights
Detention regimes for high-risk offenders found inconsistent with Bill of Rights protections
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December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report - https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/2019015538/lack-of-human-rights-groups-in-the-region-concerning-report - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report
A global alliance of civil society organizations says there is a lack of national human rights institutions in some Pacific countries.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Thousands of police formal warnings set to be wiped due to improper protocol ov... - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/thousands-of-police-formal-warnings-set-to-be-wiped-due-to-improper-protocol-over-several-years/premium/ZARZOUQHGRBZZNEWUSGIIJH2OE/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Police could wipe thousands of unlawful warnings after years of botched protocol
A police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Human Rights Commission joins pay equity court case - https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/05/human-rights-commission-joins-pay-equity-court-case/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Human Rights Commission joins pay equity court case
A collection of unions are taking the Govt to court over its pay equity changes, now the Human Rights Commission is getting involved.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Democracy and the Takapuna Golf Club: Decision-making without the shouting - Simon Wilson - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/democracy-and-the-takapuna-golf-club-decision-making-without-the-shouting/premium/H33YVHI7RNFIXCPVV5NXB3KGPI/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Simon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shouting
OPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Why does it feel like everyone hates the state? - https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/04-12-2025/why-does-it-feel-like-everyone-hates-the-state - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Why does it feel like everyone hates the state?
It's facing a greater challenge than it has in decades, with its critics spanning a far wider spectrum.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Mother takes police to court over fatal shooting of Kaoss Price - https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/11/28/mother-takes-police-to-court-over-fatal-shooting-of-kaoss-price/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Mother takes police to court over fatal shooting of Kaoss Price
The family of 22-year-old Kaoss Price has filed a judicial review alleging Police failed to properly investigate the officer who shot him, after an IPCA report found it unjustified
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December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones? - https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/jonathan-haidt-anxious-generation-right-about-smartphones - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones?
In ‘The Anxious Generation’, Haidt makes the case that social media and smartphones have ‘rewired’ today’s teenagers, but his critics say the evidence tells us something very different - and that bann...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM