http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Legislation headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:24 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=247 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632693&ref=rss SYDNEY - It's almost a year since travellers at Sydney's domestic airport watched in horror as a violent brawl between rival motorcycle gangs left one man, Anthony Zervas, dead in the Qantas terminal.Within weeks of the incident,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632510&ref=rss National MP Paul Quinn's private members bill which would prevent all prison inmates from voting in general elections is set to reach select committee stage tonight. Prisoners serving a sentence of three years or more are prevented... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632290&ref=rss The Prime Minister appeared to hint at a watering down of proposals to open national parks to mining yesterday, saying the Government had started looking at less sensitive parts of the country.In November, Energy Minister Gerry... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632065&ref=rss Is the "Super City" about strengthening Auckland or weakening it?The new, vigorous defence by ministers Steven Joyce and Rodney Hide of their plans for Auckland was quite extraordinary.Especially given that the parliamentary... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632057&ref=rss A big-business lobbyist has joined the war of words over plans for unelected directors to run most services in the Auckland Super City away from public scrutiny.Stephen Selwood, who leads the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632052&ref=rss The new Super City council will have to deal with Auckland's liquor licensing issue after Auckland City Council decided to pass it on.The council's city development committee voted last week to delay making any policies regarding... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10632047&ref=rss A rash of assaults on police officers has prompted several proposed solutions. From the Prime Minister came the idea of creating a category of offence for assaults on the police, or requiring judges to give weight to an officer's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:59:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10631474&ref=rss Labour MP Carol Beaumont is pushing a private member's bill to limit interest rates charged by fringe lenders or "loan sharks" which she says is the opening shot in a campaign against predatory lenders.But Consumer Affairs Minister... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10631324&ref=rss Rodney district is still vowing to fight its inclusion in the Auckland Super City despite a final announcement on the boundaries this morning.An extra ward and two additional local boards were revealed today, but Rodney's bid... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10631261&ref=rss Dozens of directors who run Auckland's cultural and sporting facilities look set to be dumped by the Government for a handful of directors to control everything from ballet in the Aotea Centre to rugby fixtures at North Harbour Stadium.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10631223&ref=rss The last piece of devolution to Northern Ireland was slotted into place in Belfast yesterday in a move hailed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as, "the final end to decades of strife".The approval for the transfer of policing... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/legislation/news/article.cfm?c_id=247&objectid=10631205&ref=rss The controversial three strikes bill is a good start, but is not tough enough, says lobby group Family First.In a written submission to law and order select committee, Family First said the bill discriminated on grounds of age,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200