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Oranga Tamariki: We should have engaged with mana whenua earlier on boot camps
Had Te Rangitepāia been asked, they would have said the boot camp "doesn't sit right" with their hapū's kaupapa, a representative says.
Boot camps: Mentor service provider 'gutted' money isn't going to community orgs
A social service provider is gutted that funding for the government's boot camp pilot is not going directly into community organisations.
Boot camp mentors alone could cost $100,000 per teen
A trial involving 10 boys aged 15-18 starts this month but there has been little detail about what exactly it will look like. Audio
Time running out to hire crucial staff as boot camp launch nears
Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on a critical role as the trial looks set to begin. Audio
Minister confirms meeting with Uber over contractor law change
Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.
'Most egregious attack on worker rights in decades' - CTU
MBIE is calling for feedback on private contractor rights, as four Uber drivers fight to be recognised as employees - with holiday pay, sick leave and other entitlements. Audio
Bipartisan support for replacing defence planes after Luxon u-turn
Christopher Luxon now appears to be more open to replacing the country's aging 757s, saying it can't be put off much longer. Audio
Granny flat change welcomed by housing providers, Labour
Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio
Luxon discusses AUKUS and foreign interference with visiting Chinese Premier
The two leaders admit they "don't always see eye to eye", against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.
Heated exchanges between protesters, supporters as Chinese Premier arrives
A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.
Te Pāti Māori inquiry: Six government agencies in the spotlight
At least six government agencies are now the focus of an independent inquiry triggered by claims Te Pāti Māori misused census information. Audio
David Seymour brushes off claims ACT has 'culture of fear'
The reported complaints are not representative of the party as a whole, ACT leader says. Audio