NZ Politics, As Seen By A Robot Who Has Read Too Much 🤖🇳🇿
RNZ · Tue, 28 Jul
National would be "very unwise" to push ahead with a social media ban on under-16-year-olds "at the expense of coalition unity", ACT leader David Seymour says.
RNZ · Tue, 28 Jul
The Immigration Minister says changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme will make it simpler and clearer to use, while protecting workers.
RNZ · Tue, 28 Jul
Highlights for the coming week in Parliament include a new judge watcher, a large group of visiting female Pacifica MPs, a Privileges Committee hearing into MBIE staff, and a free-for-all debate on petitions. Also, a briefing on bird flu and, of course, a bevvy of bills up for debate.
RNZ · Tue, 28 Jul
Poultry farmers will be required to create bird flu biosecurity plans under new government regulations.
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