75-627: Waitangi is a locality on the north side of the Waitangi River in the Bay of Islands , 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of Whangārei , on the North Island of New Zealand . It is close to the town of Paihia , to which it is connected by a bridge near the mouth of the Waitangi River estuary. While Statistics New Zealand and NZ Post consider the southern boundary of Waitangi to be the river and estuary, with
150-607: A 100-day plan that could include repealing some legislation passed by the outgoing Labour government . The terms of National's two coalition agreements with NZ First and ACT were unveiled on 24 November 2023. As part of National's agreement with NZ First, National would no longer proceed with its proposed foreign buyer tax but would instead fund tax cuts via reprioritisation and other forms of revenue gathering. The Government would also adopt ACT's policies of restoring interest deductibility for rental properties and pet bonds. In addition to adopting National's youth crime and gang policies,
225-462: A 2023 election campaign promise. In response, Green Party social development spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March claimed the Government's welfare policies were cruel and would reinforce the cycle of poverty. On 14 February, the Government passed legislation repealing the previous Labour Government's Three Waters reform programme under urgency. While National, ACT and NZ First supported the bill, it
300-614: A NZ$ 25.9 million military, humanitarian and reconstruction aid package to Ukraine, bringing NZ's total aid contribution since the Russian invasion of Ukraine to over NZ$ 100 million. On 25 February, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced that the Government would introduce legislation to ban gang insignia in public places , empower Police to stop criminal gangs from gathering and gang members from communicating, and giving greater weight to gang membership during sentencing. On 28 February 2024,
375-666: A bachelor's or higher degree, 24 (50.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 6 (12.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 42,000, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 3 people (6.2%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 33 (68.8%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (12.5%) were part-time. [REDACTED] Media related to Waitangi at Wikimedia Commons 35°15′58″S 174°04′48″E / 35.26611°S 174.08000°E / -35.26611; 174.08000 Waitangi River (Far North District) The Waitangi River
450-526: A carved Māori meeting house , was built near the Treaty House in 1939 and opened on 6 February 1940. The area of the whare is sometimes used as if it is a marae and referred to as the "upper marae", although it is not a true marae. There is a marae, Te Tii Waitangi , in Te Tī Bay on the south side of the Waitangi River that is sometimes referred to as the "lower marae". Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi opened on
525-529: A key component of its tax policy which was estimated to raise NZ$ 740 million a year. On 13 November, Luxon said he was unlikely to go to the 2023 APEC summit in the United States due to prioritising a government coalition. Instead, the outgoing Trade Minister Damien O'Connor represented New Zealand at the summit. On 15 November, Luxon, Seymour and Peters met at Pullman Hotel's boardroom in Auckland. It
600-536: A meeting between ACT's chief of staff Andrew Ketels and NZ First's chief of staff Darroch Ball . This introductory meeting was meant "to establish a line of communication" between the two parties. Luxon and Peters, along with senior colleagues and chiefs of staff from National and NZ First, held talks in Wellington that same week. Peters' negotiation team included Ball and fellow NZ First MP Shane Jones while National's negotiation team included Chris Bishop . Following
675-413: A motion calling for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict . The motion also condemned Hamas' terror attack on 7 October 2023, called for the release of all hostages, recognised Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with international law, and called for civilians to be protected from armed conflict. The government's motion also incorporated an amendment by Labour MP Phil Twyford calling for
750-430: A new regulatory agency answerable to Minister for Regulation Seymour that would review the quality of new and existing legislation. The Government would also adopt NZ First's policy of establishing $ 1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund. In addition, fees-free tertiary education would be shifted from the first to last year of tertiary study. While the new Government would not support Act's proposed referendum on
825-624: A number of chiefs pressed to sign earlier. The Treaty of Waitangi was initially signed on 6 February 1840 in a marquee erected in the grounds of James Busby's house at Waitangi by representatives of the British Crown, the chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand , and other Māori tribal leaders, and subsequently by other Māori chiefs at other places in New Zealand. Not all of
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#1732852077120900-606: A population of 57 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 6 people (11.8%) since the 2018 census , and a decrease of 9 people (−13.6%) since the 2013 census . There were 39 males and 21 females in 39 dwellings. 10.5% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 33.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 9 people (15.8%) aged under 15 years, 12 (21.1%) aged 15 to 29, 24 (42.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 12 (21.1%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 73.7% European ( Pākehā ), 15.8% Māori , and 15.8% Asian . English
975-560: A priority in "maintaining and building New Zealand's security and prosperity." On 14 March, Peters attracted media attention after making remarks during an interview with the Indian media outlet The Indian Express that appeared to cast doubt on Canadian assertions that the Indian Government was responsible for assassinating Canadian Sikh independence activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar . MFAT and Peters clarified that New Zealand's position on
1050-505: A ramping up of benefit sanctions from June 2024 including "work check-ins" for jobseekers who have been on a benefit for at least six months. Luxon confirmed the check-ins would not apply to those on a sole parent or supported living benefits. On 22 February, the Government extended the New Zealand Defence Force 's Ukrainian training deployment to June 2025. Foreign Minister Peters also confirmed that New Zealand would contribute
1125-445: A review of the prior 90-day trial which started in 2009. The authors concluded that that the main benefit of the policy was a decrease in dismissal costs for firms, while many employees faced increased uncertainty about their job security for three months after being hired. That same day, Reti announced that the Government would invest NZ$ 50 million over the two next years to help Māori health providers boost immunisation rates within
1200-689: A river in the Northland Region is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sixth National Government of New Zealand The Sixth National Government is a coalition government comprising the National Party , ACT Party and New Zealand First that has governed New Zealand since November 2023. The government is headed by Christopher Luxon , the National Party leader and prime minister , along with coalition party leaders David Seymour and Winston Peters . Following
1275-553: A third medical school at the University of Waikato , banning cellphones in schools, testing new World Health Organization (WHO) regulations against a "national interest" test, and disestablishing Te Pukenga and the Māori Health Authority . The government has been described by various observers as a very conservative government for New Zealand standards. On 7 December, Foreign Minister Winston Peters successfully moved
1350-463: Is a Māori-language name meaning "noisy waters" or "weeping waters", probably referring to the Haruru Falls on the Waitangi River. The Treaty of Waitangi proper began on 5 February 1840 when a public meeting was held on the grounds in front of James Busby 's residence. Lieutenant Governor Hobson read a proposed document to the 300 or so European and Māori who were in attendance and then provided
1425-669: Is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island . It originates close to the northern shore of Lake Ōmāpere and flows eastwards to the Bay of Islands . It is considered to end either where it drops over Haruru Falls into a tidal estuary, or where the estuary opens into Te Tī Bay, just below the bridge between the historic locality of Waitangi and the town of Paihia . "Place name detail: Waitangi River" . New Zealand Gazetteer . New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 12 July 2009 . 35°16′18″S 174°04′47″E / 35.2716°S 174.0797°E / -35.2716; 174.0797 This article about
1500-624: Is not expected to join AUKUS Pillar One due to its nuclear-free policy. The two governments also committed to reinforced security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and increased military integration between the Australian and New Zealand militaries. That same day, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden confirmed that the Government would raise the minimum wage by two percent to NZ$ 23.15 an hour from 1 April 2024. On 2 February,
1575-645: Is written as 'Te Tohu o Moka'). Kerehona elaborates by inferring that it is clear by the accounts of Colenso (1890) that not only did Moka clearly express his concerns about the Treaty's effects whilst at the meeting on February 5, but that the discussion that he had with the Reverend Charles Baker , combined with Moka's final comment, should be taken into account. The Treaty of Waitangi followed on from The Declaration of Independence (He Whakaputanga) but did not render it void. Waitangi Treaty Grounds has been open to
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#17328520771201650-524: The 2023 general election on 14 October 2023, coalition negotiations between the three parties ended on 24 November, and ministers of the new government were sworn in by the Governor-General on 27 November. The coalition government has agreed to a select committee with the possibility of amending the Treaty of Waitangi legislation, affirm local referendums on Māori wards , and prioritise English over
1725-607: The 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel . On 1 February 2024, Peters and Collins met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Melbourne to discuss New Zealand's involvement in the AUKUS Pillar Two developments. Marles confirmed that Australia would send officials to brief their New Zealand counterparts about Pillar Two, which would focus on advanced military technology including quantum computing and artificial intelligence. New Zealand
1800-763: The Electoral Commission 's publication of final results by one week. Peters had supported the law change in 2020. The ACT party had proposed a referendum on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi , something that gained media attention during the election campaign. The referendum was a negotiation issue for the incoming government. The referendum idea drew criticism from Green Party co-leader James Shaw , Labour MP Willie Jackson , and former Prime Minister and National MP Jim Bolger , who expressed concerns that it would antagonise Māori people and provoke violence. NZ First and ACT both expressed disagreement with National's proposed 15% tax on foreign house buyers,
1875-587: The He Puapua report and confirming that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has no legal basis in New Zealand law. The Government would also restore the right to local referendum on the establishment or ongoing use of Māori wards . In addition, the new Government would adopt most of National's fiscal, taxation, 100-day and 100-point economic plans, with exceptions specified in
1950-589: The Lake Onslow hydro scheme, and repealing the previous Labour Government's Water Services Entities Act 2022 , Spatial Planning Act 2023 and Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 . Notable law and order policies have included banning gang patches, preventing gang members from gathering in public and communicating with each other, ending taxpayer funding for Section 27 cultural reports , and extending rehabilitation programmes to remand prisoners. Notable public service policies have included beginning work on establishing
2025-451: The Māori language in Government departments. On broader issues, the government's plan includes restoring interest deductibility for rental properties, changes in housing policies , infrastructure investment, conservative law and justice reforms, and tax cuts. In the 2023 general election held on 14 October, the National Party defeated the incumbent Labour Party , winning 48 seats and 38.1% of
2100-573: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation , Post Primary Teachers' Association and Unite Union had also opposed the National-led government's plans to repeal fair pay agreements, staging protests outside the electorate office of ACT leader Seymour on 12 December. By contrast, Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young welcomed the repeal of Fair Pay Agreements, claiming they were unnecessary and complicated employment laws. On 14 December,
2175-672: The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi , the Government would introduce a Treaty Principles Act and amend exiting Treaty of Waitangi legislation to focus on the "original intent of the legislation." The Government also adopted NZ First's policy of legislating the English language as an official language of New Zealand and requiring all government departments to use English in their communications and keep their primary name in English, except for those dealing with Māori people. The Government also adopted NZ First's policy of halting all work related to
2250-480: The 2023 election campaign including National's proposal to ease the ban on foreign home purchases, tax cuts, agricultural emissions pricing, proposal to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67, and ACT's proposal to slash government expenditure and public service jobs. Coalition talks between the three parties was influenced by close results in several marginal seats including Te Atatū , Banks Peninsula , Nelson , Tāmaki Makaurau , and Te Tai Tokerau . Nicola Willis
2325-629: The Government announced its 100-day plan which would focus on implementing 49 economic, law and order, and public service policies. Notable economic policies have included introducing legislation to limit the Reserve Bank of New Zealand 's mandate to combating inflation, cancelling various fuel taxes including the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax , repealing the Clean Car discount programme, reintroducing 90-day trials periods for all businesses, halting
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2400-598: The Government barred entry to several extremist Israeli settlers who had attacked Palestinians in the West Bank . The Government also extended sanctions against Russia. On 5 March, Minister for Children Karen Chhour announced that the Government would be launching a pilot boot camp for youth offenders run by Oranga Tamariki (the Ministry for Children) in mid 2024. On 6 March, the Government passed urgent legislation ending taxpayer funding for cultural reports . On 7 March,
2475-616: The Government confirmed that it would expand the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned to include lockdowns, vaccine procurement, the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost-effectiveness of the Government's policies, social disruptions caused by the Government's policies, and whether the Government response was consistent with the rule of law. On 11 February 2024, Luxon and Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced that
2550-497: The Government introduced legislation to fast-track the resource consent process for significant projects and allow overseas investors to invest in rental housing developments. On 8 March, Reti announced that the Government would focus on meeting five health targets in the areas of cancer treatment, child immunisation, shorter stays in emergency departments, and shorter wait times for special assessments and treatments. On 10 March, Associate Finance Minister David Seymour announced that
2625-509: The Government passed the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Repeal) Amendment Act 2023 under urgency. This bill repealed the previous Labour Government's Clean Car Discount , which encouraged consumers to buy electrical and hybrid vehicles by imposing a tax on high-emissions vehicles such as utes. While the governing National, ACT and NZ First parties supported the Bill, it was opposed by
2700-539: The Government passed urgent legislation disestablishing Te Aka Whai Ora (the Māori Health Authority) and repealing the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022 . That same day, the Government designated the entire Hamas organisation as a terrorist entity. Previous governments had only designated the military wing of Hamas as a terrorist organisation. In addition,
2775-564: The Government was planning to overhaul health and safety regulations and amend the Holiday Act 2003 . While Business NZ welcomed the proposed changes, First Union New Zealand denounced the proposed changes as an attack on workers. That same day, the Government confirmed plans to upgrade Linton Military Camp 's dilapidated barracks as the first project of its new flagship public-private infrastructure financing programme. On 14 March, Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced that
2850-430: The Government were justified. While the outgoing Labour Government had commissioned a Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned , Peters claimed the inquiry's terms of reference were "too limited" during election campaigning. Luxon also stated that the Government supported broadening the inquiry's terms of reference. The new government was formally sworn into office on 27 November 2023. On 29 November,
2925-422: The Government would be delaying the previous Labour Government's plans to make online mathematics and literacy tests a prerequisite for National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) qualifications in 2026. Trial runs of the tests had recorded failure rates of more than 40% particularly among Māori , Pasifika students, and schools in poorer communities. Stanford said that the students had been let down by
3000-459: The Government would contribute NZ$ 63 million to aid the removal of sediment and debris caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne District. That same day, Social Development Minister Louise Upston confirmed that the Government would introduce a "traffic light system" to combat "entrenched welfare dependency" including the use of sanctions and mandatory community work experience,
3075-472: The Government would restore interest deductions on residential investment properties. The government has increased allocations for the landlord tax deductions by $ 800 million, from $ 2.1 billion to $ 2.9 billion. From 1 April 2024, landlords will be able to write off 80 percent of their mortgage interest on residential investment properties, and 100 percent from 1 April 2025. On 13 March, Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden confirmed that
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3150-761: The Government's support for the Anglo-American military actions in Yemen. On 26 January, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown confirmed that the Government would halt plans by the previous Labour Government to introduce legislation to lower the voting age to 16 years for local council elections. Also on this day, Finance Minister Nicola Willis asked "all departments" to identify savings to cut annual public service spending by $ 1.5 billion. Agencies have been asked to identify savings options of either 6.5 or 7.5 percent. As at 6 April, at least 845 job losses have been signalled, according to figures made public by ministries and
3225-729: The Government's transportation policy change included the " Let's Get Wellington Moving " programme. Following negotiations with the Wellington City Council (WCC) and the Greater Wellington Regional Council , the three parties reached an agreement in which the Government would fund the Basin Reserve upgrade while the WCC would take over the Golden Mile project. On 20 December, the Government passed legislation repealing
3300-613: The Māori chiefs an opportunity to speak. Initially, a large number of chiefs (including Te Kemara, Rewa and Moka Te Kainga-mataa ) spoke against accepting the Crown's proposition to rule over Aotearoa. Later in the proceedings a few chiefs began to entertain the idea; amongst the more notable chiefs to support the Crown were Te Wharerahi , Pumuka, and the two Hokianga chiefs, Tāmati Wāka Nene and his brother Eruera Maihi Patuone . The proceedings were ended and were to recommence on 7 February; however,
3375-462: The Māori community. On 12 January, Foreign Minister Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins expressed New Zealand's support for Anglo-American airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen , which had been disrupting international shipping in response to the 2023 Israel-Hamas war . On 14 January, Transport Minister Brown confirmed the cancellation of Auckland light rail , stating
3450-606: The Natural and Built Environment Act and the Spatial Planning Act as part of its plans to reform the Resource Management Act framework. That same day, Finance Minister Willis released the Government's mini-budget , which delivered NZ$ 7.47 billion in operational savings. On 21 December, the Government passed legislation reinstating 90-day trials for all employers, a key campaign promise by National and Act. While
3525-654: The Public Service Association. Some confusion was evident over whether the Suicide Prevention Office would close or not. On 30 January, Luxon announced that New Zealand would be suspending its annual NZ$ 1 million aid to UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East) in light of allegations that at least 12 UNRWA workers had participated in
3600-535: The Reserve Bank to focus solely on managing inflation. The Bill was introduced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis . Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson criticised the National coalition government for reversing his party's financial reforms. That same day, Willis declined KiwiRail 's request for an additional NZ$ 1.47 billion to replace its ageing Interislander ferry fleet. The Government also cancelled
3675-424: The agreement between National, ACT, and NZ First. Later that night, Luxon informed Governor-General Cindy Kiro that he had the numbers to form the incoming government. On the morning of 24 November, the leaders of the three parties signed the coalition agreement, which was subsequently released to the public. Seymour welcomed the coalition deal and told The New Zealand Herald that the Government would announce
3750-557: The agreements with ACT and NZ First. As part of National's agreement with New Zealand First, the Government agreed to end all remaining COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to hold an independent inquiry into how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled in New Zealand. This proposed independent inquiry would be conducted publicly by local and international experts and is expected to examine the use of multiple lockdowns, vaccine procurement and efficacy, social and economic impacts on both national and regional levels, and whether decisions and actions taken by
3825-491: The area further south being part of Paihia, the area by Te Tī Bay, immediately south of the river, is sometimes referred to as part of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed at Waitangi on 6 February 1840. It is also the place where the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand was signed five years earlier, on 28 October 1835. This document was ratified by the British Crown the following year (1836). "Waitangi"
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#17328520771203900-522: The bill was supported by National, ACT, and NZ First, it was opposed by Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden argued the legislation would provide employers and employees with certainty and allow the removal of difficult employees. By contrast, Labour's Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Camilla Belich criticised the repeal as an attack on working people. By further contrast, The Treasury published
3975-414: The chiefs chose to sign this document, with a number of chiefs either delaying or refusing to put pen to paper. In 2007, researcher Brent Kerehona claimed that uncertainty has arisen over whether Ngapuhi chief Moka Te Kainga-mataa actually signed; despite his name appearing on this document. A close inspection of the Treaty document itself shows no evidence of a signature or 'mark' next to Moka's name (which
4050-457: The coalition should hold the position of Deputy Prime Minister and have more ministerial portfolios than NZ First. That same day, the three parties entered into talks about allocating cabinet ministerial positions. On 21 November, Luxon met with Seymour to discuss ministerial portfolios. Coalition negotiations between the three parties concluded on the afternoon of 23 November. That same day Luxon, Seymour and Peters met in Wellington to finalise
4125-411: The deployment, citing the lack of a United Nations mandate and claiming it would inflame tensions respectively. Though Foreign Minister Peters rejected any connection between New Zealand's Yemen military contribution and the 2023 Israel-Hamas war , University of Otago geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller opined that this development could mark the end of New Zealand's "independent" foreign policy due to
4200-399: The education curriculum and that it would be unfair to make the tests the only way to achieve NCEA qualifications. On 13 December, the Government passed its first new law reversing the previous Labour Government's law change in 2018 giving the Reserve Bank of New Zealand the dual mandate of managing inflation and supporting maximum sustainable employment. The Government's law change ordered
4275-529: The establishment of a State of Palestine in accordance with a two-state solution . Peter's motion was criticised as being insufficient by Labour MP Damien O'Connor and Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman . On 8 December, Minister of Transport Simeon Brown ordered Waka Kotahi (the New Zealand Transport Agency) to give primacy to its English name over its Māori name. That same day, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds confirmed that
4350-653: The government would suspend the obligation for councils to impose Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) under the previous Labour Government's National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity for three years, while the Resource Management Act 1991 is being replaced. Their protection was previously required under the Resource Management Act 1991. On 15 March he released a statement saying his 14 March comment had been misunderstood and that there had been no changes to statutory and regulatory obligations for local council. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis said
4425-654: The grounds in 2015. Another museum, Te Rau Aroha, opened in 2020. In early November 2024, the Sixth National Government allocated NZ$ 10.2 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for building upgrades and repairs at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The Waitangi Wharf is at the mouth of the Waitangi River estuary, and is used by passenger ferry services between Russell and Paihia . In 1990, artist Selwyn Muru requisitioned copper from
4500-478: The historic wharf piles, and incorporated these into Waharoa , a sculpture located in Aotea Square , Auckland . Statistics New Zealand describes Waitangi as a rural settlement. It covers 17.19 km (6.64 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 60 as of June 2024, with a population density of 3.5 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Puketona-Waitangi statistical area . Waitangi had
4575-425: The matter remained unchanged during the course of the investigation. On 18 March, Peters hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his state visit to Wellington. The two leaders discussed a range of issues important to China-New Zealand relations including economic relations, people-to-people relations links, bilateral cooperation as well as differences on human rights issues and China's territorial claims to
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#17328520771204650-465: The mega polytechnic Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology) would be dissolved and replaced by eight to ten institutions. That same day, Luxon announced during an official visit to Hawke's Bay that the Government would pause work on restoring the Napier - Wairoa railway line and focus on repairing State Highway 2 . On 11 December, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced that
4725-427: The negotiations privately "and would not confirm [...] his stance on policies such as ACT's referendum on co-governance". University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis speculated that National's coalition talks with ACT would be influenced by NZ First leader Winston Peters ' demands and history of playing a "kingmaker" role in previous elections. Peters had publicly criticised several National and ACT policies during
4800-419: The new Government would adopt ACT's policies of rewriting firearms legislation and NZ First's policy of training 500 new Police officers. The new Government would also scrap the previous Labour Government's Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 , proposed hate speech legislation, co-governance policies, Auckland light rail, Three Waters reform programme , and Māori Health Authority . The Government would also establish
4875-678: The opposition Labour, Green and Māori parties. On 16 December Transport Minister Brown instructed the New Zealand Transport Agency to halt the Transport Choices Programme , which involved funding various local council projects to promote cycling, walking and public transportation. The Government's transport policy changes were criticised by Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan and Mayor of New Plymouth Neil Holdom but were supported welcomed by New Plymouth councillor Murray Cheong. Notable projects affected by
4950-460: The popular vote. Labour won 27% of the popular with its share of parliamentary seats dropping from 64 to 34. Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded the election and congratulated National Party leader Christopher Luxon . Following the 2023 general election, National entered into coalition negotiations with both the libertarian ACT New Zealand and populist New Zealand First parties. Luxon said that he would be conducting
5025-490: The previous Labour Government's plans to buy new replacement ferries, with Willis stating that the Government would be looking at cheaper alternatives. On 14 December, the Government passed legislation repealing the previous Labour Government's Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 under urgency. While National, ACT and NZ First supported the bill, it was opposed by the Labour, Green, and Māori parties. Several unions including Stand Up,
5100-541: The projected NZ$ 29.2 billion cost of the project. He also criticised the previous Labour Government for spending NZ$ 228 million on the project over the past six years with little to show for it. On 23 January, the Government dispatched six New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to the Middle East in response to the 2024 missile strikes in Yemen to help provide maritime security including "precision targeting." The opposition Labour and Green parties criticised
5175-480: The public since 1934. What is now called the ' Treaty House ' was first occupied by James Busby , who acted as the British resident in New Zealand from 1832 until the arrival of William Hobson , and his wife Agnes Busby . The Treaty House was restored in the 1930s, in preparation for New Zealand Centenary in 1940, sparking the first emergence of the Treaty into Pākehā attention since the 19th century. Te Whare Rūnanga,
5250-508: The release of final results, Seymour had attempted to contact Peters via text message but the NZ First leader had dismissed it as a scam. On 9 November, Seymour expressed a hope that coalition negotiations and government formation would be completed before an upcoming APEC meeting in mid-November 2023. That same day, Peters criticised the law change by the previous Labour Government that had allowed voters to register on election day, thus delaying
5325-427: The statement was "misleading at best, and borderline unlawful at worst. No minister can by mere announcement remove an existing legal obligation imposed by a parliamentary enactment." Between 10 and 16 March 2024, Peters undertook a tour of India, Indonesia and Singapore where he met with several foreign political and business leaders. Peters stated that the coalition government regarded South and Southeast Asia as
5400-417: Was expected to be Finance Minister. Following the release of final results on 3 November, National's parliamentary representation dropped from 50 to 48 seats. As National and ACT did not reach the 62-seat threshold for forming a government, a prospective National-led government needed to include New Zealand First. On 8 November, ACT and NZ First made first contact in their coalition talks with National during
5475-620: Was opposed by the Labour, Green, and Māori parties. Local Government Minister Brown also announced that the Government would introduce two new laws in 2024 and 2025 rolling its own " Local Water Done Well " programme, which would emphasise local control over water infrastructure and services. The Government also announced that the replacement legislation would allow local councils to voluntarily form their own water services groupings and council-controlled organisations similar to Wellington Water and Auckland's Watercare Services . On 19 February, Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced
5550-467: Was spoken by 100.0%, and other languages by 21.1%. New Zealand Sign Language was known by 5.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 26.3, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 26.3% Christian , 5.3% Hindu , 5.3% Māori religious beliefs , and 5.3% Buddhist . People who answered that they had no religion were 57.9%, and 10.5% of people did not answer the census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (31.2%) people had
5625-425: Was the first time the three leaders had met in person since the election. On 20 November, Luxon said that National had reached an agreement on policy positions with ACT and New Zealand First, but Peters said that it was an "assumption" to say that a policy agreement had been reached, and Seymour said "that Luxon had maybe had too many Weet-Bix that day". Seymour also opined that ACT as the second largest party in
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