- The Government of New Zealand faced criticism regarding overreach concerning proposed legislation, a situation involving the New Zealand Bar Association.
- Advocates are pushing back against the government's proposed legislation concerning its use of retrospective law, specifically regarding emissions.
- New Zealand Parliament is rushing through new legislation, with corporate power heavily influencing the legislative outcomes.
Russel Norman critiques Fonterra for its political influence, noting how the company's power affects New Zealand policy.
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Russel Norman critiques Fonterra for its political influence, noting how the company's power affects New Zealand policy.
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New Zealand Parliament is rushing through new legislation, with corporate power heavily influencing the legislative outcomes.Also in this story
- Parliament created Fonterra as a dairy co-operative, while Lactalis's market position was noted as a turning point.
- A company, FiT, is contributing to a bill aimed at strengthening New Zealand's democratic resilience through the parliamentary process.
- Advocacy groups, including Greenpeace Aotearoa, are pushing for electoral finance law reforms and the establishment of a Citizens' Assembly in New Zealand.
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Russel Norman
New Zealand politician
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Fonterra
New Zealand company
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