Our plan for waste
Since becoming Associate Environment Minister with responsibility for waste I have heard loud and clear that New Zealanders want action and I am working hard Read More
Help us end conversion therapy
It’s been so encouraging to see the strong support for banning conversion therapy in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I’m so impressed by the leadership being shown by the Read More
Have your say: Country of Origin Food Labelling
People want and deserve to know where their food comes from. That is the intention behind my member’s bill (originally Steffan Browning’s) the Consumers’ Right Read More
Māui dolphins deserve better
Like many of us, I feel a deep connection to our oceans. The rich marine life that surrounds our shores is what makes our place Read More
Guide to making a submission on the Election Access Fund Bill
Our democracy should be accessible for everyone. One of the fundamental things about civil society is that it’s supposed to be by the people, for Read More
Benefit sanctions are going down
This week we’ve seen genuine progress in turning our welfare system around, from one which punishes and stigmatizes people who need support, to one that Read More
Guide to making a submission on the Zero Carbon Bill
Climate change is happening now. That’s not up for debate. The question is what we do to end further climate pollution – and that starts Read More
Consent granted for overseas purchase of Whakatane water bottling plant
As Land Information Minister I and the Associate Finance Minister are sometimes required to decide whether or not overseas persons, including overseas owned companies, can Read More
No time to waste
The Waste Management Institute of New Zealand has issued a discussion paper today entitled “Rebooting Recycling – What can Aotearoa Do?” It responds to China’s Read More
Māui dolphin and International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has released a report saying New Zealand needs to give much better protection to the critically endangered Māui dolphin, especially Read More