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The government has been in discussions this past week over a bill adding English to the list of New Zealand’s official languages. Currently, the list comprises only te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. The bill has been criticised as “pointless” and a “waste of time” by opposition MPs, while its main supporter NZ First leader Winston Peters suggests it is “common sense”.
Also this past week has seen Housing Minister Chris Bishop announcing changes to housing plans PC120. While the plans had previously proposed a minimum housing capacity of 2 million for Tāmaki Makaurau, the quota has been lowered to 1.6 million. The change follows criticisms of the plan from some who say intensification could harm the character of their suburbs, especially wealthier areas around central Auckland.
For our weekly catchup with ACT’s Simon Court News and Editorial Director asked about each of these issues, beginning with English as an official language.
Producer Laura speaks with political coordinator of AAAP, Ricardo Menendez March, on punitive costs placed upon mothers who do not list the biological father's name on their child's birth certificate.
Jenny Marcroft, Ngāpuhi, is a list member for NZ First. Tracey Martin is no longer able to continue these chats and Jenny will be taking over. Given it’s the first chat, Lillian talks to her about what she did before becoming a politician and how she made this transition.
With the waiting list for state housing at an all time high and with the Government recently deciding to increase the maximum price for Kiwibuild homes, producer Jemima decided to speak with Ricardo Menendez March, the spokesperson for Auckland Action Against Poverty. They discussed how these issues would effect those who need state housing the most and what AAAP is doing to help those people.
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