Monday December 22, 2025
News:
Supreme Court Rules on Climate Clinic Aotearoa Case
The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the landmark climate case Climate Clinic Aotearoa Incorporated v Minister of Energy and Resources, agreeing with the applicants on every major point of law – but ultimately dismissing the appeal on the final legal threshold.
Climate Clinic Aotearoa, formerly known as Students for Climate Solutions, challenged the Government’s approach to decision-making under the Crown Minerals Act, arguing that climate change, Treaty principles, and long-term environmental protection must be central considerations when ministers make decisions about mineral permits.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court accepted Climate Clinic Aotearoa’s interpretation of the purpose of the Crown Minerals Act, confirmed that climate change is a mandatory relevant consideration, recognised the role of section 5ZN, and affirmed the importance of Treaty principles in decision-making.
However, the Court found that while the law was interpreted correctly, the legal threshold of proving inadequate consideration “in fact” was not met, leading to the appeal being unanimously dismissed.....
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Luxon admits trust gap with Māori over divisive policies - vows to improve outcomes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a trust gap between his Government and Māori, conceding that divisive policy debates have damaged relationships even as he insists his focus remains firmly on outcomes rather than what he described as “vibe”.
In a wide-ranging interview end of year interview with Te Ao Māori News, Luxon said improving Māori outcomes, particularly in education, was central to his leadership, but accepted that many Māori do not feel understood or valued by the National-led coalition.
“There’s no doubt about it. The Treaty principles bill was not helpful in terms of the vibe,” he said. “I get that. I fully understand that.”.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Wai 1040 Isn’t History - It’s Politics Backdated
Dr Don Brash: RMA Reform - A step forward. But concerns for equal citizenship
In its ruling, the Supreme Court accepted Climate Clinic Aotearoa’s interpretation of the purpose of the Crown Minerals Act, confirmed that climate change is a mandatory relevant consideration, recognised the role of section 5ZN, and affirmed the importance of Treaty principles in decision-making.
However, the Court found that while the law was interpreted correctly, the legal threshold of proving inadequate consideration “in fact” was not met, leading to the appeal being unanimously dismissed.....
See full article HERE
Luxon admits trust gap with Māori over divisive policies - vows to improve outcomes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a trust gap between his Government and Māori, conceding that divisive policy debates have damaged relationships even as he insists his focus remains firmly on outcomes rather than what he described as “vibe”.
In a wide-ranging interview end of year interview with Te Ao Māori News, Luxon said improving Māori outcomes, particularly in education, was central to his leadership, but accepted that many Māori do not feel understood or valued by the National-led coalition.
“There’s no doubt about it. The Treaty principles bill was not helpful in terms of the vibe,” he said. “I get that. I fully understand that.”.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Wai 1040 Isn’t History - It’s Politics Backdated
Dr Don Brash: RMA Reform - A step forward. But concerns for equal citizenship
Sunday December 21, 2025
News:
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll
Te Pāti Māori’s leadership isn’t trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take over, a new poll suggests.
Almost half of those surveyed in the Mata-Horizon Research poll believe the party is heading in the wrong direction, and more than 65% indicated the recent problems were an important consideration in deciding their vote.
Almost half of those surveyed in the Mata-Horizon Research poll believe the party is heading in the wrong direction, and more than 65% indicated the recent problems were an important consideration in deciding their vote.
But the results also show there’s still a desire from voters for the party to remain in Parliament.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Bastion Point - The Untold Context
JC: What Is up With Willie ‘Wonky’ Jackson?
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Bastion Point - The Untold Context
JC: What Is up With Willie ‘Wonky’ Jackson?
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5 comments:
A country led by Swarbrick and Clarke would be a kindergarten.Everyone over 30 should leave.
Trainer wheels definitely required.
Of course maori want TPM seats to stay. It gives maori up to 7 seat advantage using overhang, all soley on the basis of racial identity. By large numbers reverting to the General roll, even further distortions can be fostered.
22nd. That govts agreed to and support total immersion is beyond belief. Of course many/most of the victims will struggle with post stone age English. A very able teacher colleague frittered her time and ability trying to bring immersion students up to speed in English. With te reo phonics now solidly embedded the task will get even more difficult.A gross waste of ablity and tax money. And that does not count the cost to the nation of subsequent un and underemployment and employment in useless time filler state paid occupations (like teaching te reo). The carelessness and folly of successive NZ govts has been beyond belief.
Read through that "Luxon admits trust gap with Māori over divisive policies - vows to improve outcomes"
Ask why he is having private meetings with Maori ????
That is so dangerous, we don't know what is going on with his plans .
Is he going to hand over more rights based on race ?
It looks suspiciously like that.
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