Posts under Tag: new zealand
Aotearoa Tax Reform and the Maori Party
Aotearoa Tax Reform and the Maori Party

On February 9th the Prime Minister of Aotearoa (NZ) delivered a speech in Parliament outlining the governments direction for the country. Alongside new proposals for mining in national parks and on conservation land, building new roads and granting easier access for firms to research and development money from Crown institutes, tax reform was a major focus. The proposed reforms around [...]

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New Zealand Church Leaders’ Statement on Gaza

The leaders of New Zealand churches are deeply concerned about the dire situation in Gaza and support the call for an immediate ceasefire in the region
The escalation of violence and associated increase in civilian casualties is intolerable. It is time for concerted action to end the suffering of the 1.5 million people trapped within the 360 square kilometers of Gaza [...]

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Teenage Kiwi Adventure to Stop Child Trafficking
Teenage Kiwi Adventure to Stop Child Trafficking

Yesterday, Ten teenagers set out from four different locations in the North Island for an outdoor adventure that will not only test their mettle, it promises to literally be a `traffick stopper’.
To celebrate 25 years of providing life-changing experiences for young people, Adventure Specialties Trust has invited 40 teenagers to undertake the Sea2summit Four Corners Journey. At the same time, [...]

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Streetreach New Zealand – Video
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NZ Prostitution Law Review Committee: Report

In June 2003, by the slimmest majority possible, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Prostitution Law Reform Act. This Act decriminalised prostitution in New Zealand and put in place provisions intended to protect the health and safety of those involved in the prostitution industry. The intent of the Act was not to make a definitive statement about the morality of [...]

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From Debbie Baker – Streetreach

Streetreach is a confidential support service in New Zealand for those involved in Prostitution. Our aim is to address the route issue of why people get involved in prostitution.
Streetreach has always been committed to building relationships and addressing the needs of those involved in prostitution. Streetreach is a Christian based confidential support service for those involved in the sex [...]

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