political donations
Parliament's watchdog will examine how conflicts of interest were managed in the Fast-track Approvals Bill
31st Oct 24, 3:57pm
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Parliament's watchdog will examine how conflicts of interest were managed in the Fast-track Approvals Bill
Chris Trotter argues governing is now about fulfilling private interests’ objectives whilst trying to pass them off as your own
23rd Sep 24, 9:23am
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Chris Trotter argues governing is now about fulfilling private interests’ objectives whilst trying to pass them off as your own
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
18th Jun 24, 12:46pm
Anne Twomey says South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
National’s New Plymouth candidate David MacLeod failed to disclose $178,000 in donations, including $55,000 from Auckland-based property developers
21st May 24, 1:36pm
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National’s New Plymouth candidate David MacLeod failed to disclose $178,000 in donations, including $55,000 from Auckland-based property developers
Gareth Vaughan on a big Beehive power grab, holding the country over a pork barrel, Angus Deaton rethinks economics, corruption on tape & RIP Rod Oram
20th Mar 24, 12:04pm
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Gareth Vaughan on a big Beehive power grab, holding the country over a pork barrel, Angus Deaton rethinks economics, corruption on tape & RIP Rod Oram
She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
17th Oct 23, 2:14pm
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She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
14th Sep 23, 4:14pm
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Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all, Lisa Marriott & Max Rashbrooke say
18th Jul 23, 5:21pm
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Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all, Lisa Marriott & Max Rashbrooke say
National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
6th Jun 23, 6:04pm
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National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules
6th Jun 23, 11:59am
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Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules
To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work
16th Aug 22, 9:56am
To understand Winston Peters and the New Zealand First Foundation is to understand how things really work
‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand
11th Jul 22, 1:51pm
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‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand
SFO files charges against two people in relation to the NZ First Foundation electoral funding case; Winston Peters gears up to take the SFO to court for allegedly abusing its statutory powers
29th Sep 20, 5:19pm
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SFO files charges against two people in relation to the NZ First Foundation electoral funding case; Winston Peters gears up to take the SFO to court for allegedly abusing its statutory powers
Serious Fraud Office launches investigation into donations made to Labour in 2017; Party hasn't been told of the specifics of the inquiry
13th Jul 20, 4:25pm
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Serious Fraud Office launches investigation into donations made to Labour in 2017; Party hasn't been told of the specifics of the inquiry
Geoff Simmons on a UBI stimulus package for coronavirus, rangatiratanga, local government funding & localism, funding political parties and tech optimism in the face of environmental crisis
13th Mar 20, 10:00am
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Geoff Simmons on a UBI stimulus package for coronavirus, rangatiratanga, local government funding & localism, funding political parties and tech optimism in the face of environmental crisis
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross and businessmen, Yikun Zhang, Shijia Zheng and Hengjia Zheng, identified as people facing SFO charges over $200k of donations made to the National Party
19th Feb 20, 2:50pm
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Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross and businessmen, Yikun Zhang, Shijia Zheng and Hengjia Zheng, identified as people facing SFO charges over $200k of donations made to the National Party
An SFO investigation saw him stand down in 2008, but Winston Peters says this time it's different; Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says he deserves 'natural justice'
18th Feb 20, 3:40pm
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An SFO investigation saw him stand down in 2008, but Winston Peters says this time it's different; Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says he deserves 'natural justice'
Chris Trotter assesses the problems and options the Labour Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have with the SFO probing the NZ First Foundation
17th Feb 20, 8:17am
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Chris Trotter assesses the problems and options the Labour Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have with the SFO probing the NZ First Foundation
Winston Peters distances himself from the NZ First Foundation, saying he doesn't expect the Serious Fraud Office to want to speak to him about donations; Simon Bridges doesn't rule out working with NZ First beyond this election
11th Feb 20, 4:00pm
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Winston Peters distances himself from the NZ First Foundation, saying he doesn't expect the Serious Fraud Office to want to speak to him about donations; Simon Bridges doesn't rule out working with NZ First beyond this election
Electoral Commission believes donations to the NZ First Foundation should've been treated as party donations; Matter to be referred to the Serious Fraud Office; NZ First to review its donations arrangements; Prime Minister won't pass judgement
10th Feb 20, 1:53pm
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Electoral Commission believes donations to the NZ First Foundation should've been treated as party donations; Matter to be referred to the Serious Fraud Office; NZ First to review its donations arrangements; Prime Minister won't pass judgement
A flurry of questions attend the Serious Fraud Office’s announcement it is charging four people in relation to donations, and the answers could have huge implications in election year, writes Andrew Geddis
1st Feb 20, 10:03am
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A flurry of questions attend the Serious Fraud Office’s announcement it is charging four people in relation to donations, and the answers could have huge implications in election year, writes Andrew Geddis
Serious Fraud Office files criminal charges against four people over donations paid into a National Party electorate bank account
29th Jan 20, 3:11pm
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Serious Fraud Office files criminal charges against four people over donations paid into a National Party electorate bank account
Government plans to pass legislation under urgency to ban foreign political donations over $50 and require parties to include a certification on all their advertising to distinguish it from fake ads
3rd Dec 19, 12:01pm
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Government plans to pass legislation under urgency to ban foreign political donations over $50 and require parties to include a certification on all their advertising to distinguish it from fake ads
A mystery donation to National has people asking how secure our electoral system is from corrupt foreign actors. Law expert Andrew Geddis explains what’s at stake
2nd Sep 19, 2:50pm
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A mystery donation to National has people asking how secure our electoral system is from corrupt foreign actors. Law expert Andrew Geddis explains what’s at stake
Gareth Morgan closes his wallet on TOP, as the party rejects his top-down approach
31st Mar 19, 11:26am
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Gareth Morgan closes his wallet on TOP, as the party rejects his top-down approach