Articles from ‘elocal magazine’ in ‘Local Government’

After years attacking ACT as ‘colonisers,’ ex-TPM MPs’ chaotic vote flip triggers allegations Parliament misled

elocal magazine • Local Government • 23 Nov 2025

After years of denouncing ACT and its bills as racist and colonial, newly independent MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa Kingi have suddenly reversed their votes to back ACT’s Medicines Amendment Bill in the House. After initially voting against their former party, Te Pāti Māori, both MPs stood in the House to “correct” the record, insisting the anti-bill votes had been cast by mistake. · The Greens say that their explanation is simply not…

Hipkins embraces ‘socialist’ label, calls for bigger state role and tougher stance on business

elocal magazine • Local Government • 13 Nov 2025

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he’s comfortable being called a socialist, arguing New Zealand needs “a more active role for the state” to tackle what he sees as excessive profits by supermarkets, banks and energy companies. Speaking to RNZ’s 30 with Guyon Espiner, Hipkins praised New York’s newly elected socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, saying his win reflected global frustration with capitalism. Hipkins said the “economic system isn’t…

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