Monday May 11, 2026
News:
New powers for police to take photos of public widely criticised
A bill that gives police the power to film and photograph the public has been criticised for being a privacy risk, disproportionately affecting Māori and directly contradicting recommendations that rules be tightened.
The bill would allow police to collect and use images in public spaces, even if a person is not suspected of a crime. It also expands police powers to declare areas off-limits if they anticipate any public disorder.
The bill was presented to Parliament by Police Minister Mark Mitchell, following two events that narrowed police powers to record in public spaces......(paywalled)
See full article HERE
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Geoff Parker: A Storm Is Not An Act Of Colonisation.
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The bill was presented to Parliament by Police Minister Mark Mitchell, following two events that narrowed police powers to record in public spaces......(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: A Storm Is Not An Act Of Colonisation.
Peter Williams: The Sad Stobo Saga
Propaganda:
Iwi favour two councils for Taranaki
Urgent Treaty Inquiry Sparks Fresh Fight Over Te Tiriti Protections
Dozens of Maori in nursing scholarship scheme
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