Fatal Crash, Palmerston North

The Minister must listen to the judgement of the Court of Appeal and recognise the rights of workers to have cases heard in the courts. There is now no excuse to pursue her unethical plans for contractor reform.

The pipeline is being built near Lake Rotokākahi, considered to be a sacred site. It is the resting place of some 120 people killed in the Mount Tarawera eruption of 1886.

It is clear the government is feeling the pressure from the people of New Zealand. However, we must remain vigilant. We can’t afford to take our eyes off the ball yet, or we risk losing more of our unique natural heritage that defines us.

New Zealand’s security would be best enhanced by our contribution to the international community through increased efforts in resolving conflict, rather than aligning ourselves with parties to conflict.

Substances that may be found in old mine assets could include residual arsenic and heavy metals such as cadmium, chromium and antimony, and they could cause risk. So avoiding skin contact is the main thing.

The issue isn’t that the incoming Human Rights Commissioner has views—it's that he is using one of the most critical roles in our nation to promote personal opinions on global matters that hold little relevance to the pressing challenges we face here ...