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Scoop Coverage: Labour/NZ First/Green Government Formed

Published: Thu 26 Oct 2017 05:25 PM
Scoop Coverage: Labour/NZ First/Green Government Formed
Press releases, commentary, and reports (or most of them) following the 2017 New Zealand Election, as negotiations concluded with a Labour/New Zealand First coalition government supported by the Green Party.
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Cabinet Sworn In: Across The Generational Divide In Politics
Gordon Campbell: For some people, words like ‘tax’ and ‘regulation’ and ‘government intervention’ are fighting talk. That’s a reflection of the generational divide that exists in our political discourse.
Currently, the vocal minority who are finding it really, really hard to accept the Ardern government tend to come from the generation that became politically aware in the 1980s and 1990s – back when the wisdom of the market was taken on board with the force of a religious belief More>>
Cabinet Announced: Ministers To "Chart New Course For New Zealand"
Portfolio responsibilities for the incoming Labour-led Government underline our commitment to chart a new course for New Zealand, says Prime Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern. More>>
ALSO:Gordon Campbell - On the fear of changeBusinessDesk - Meridian positive on what new government has flagged to date - Business wants fair pay too, says Ardern - New employment law just a start - NZ dollar drops to new 5-month low - David Parker emerges as pivotal minister in new Cabinet - NZ dollar falls after govt policy emerges in coalition deals - Rail, forestry, green tech and regions winners in coalition - Adern names Labour Cabinet membersLabour - NZ’s first Tongan-born Cabinet Minister named - Proud day with new Māori Ministers - Speech: Ardern - CTU conference speech - NZ’s first Tongan-born Cabinet Minister namedGreens - Shaw: Climate change, the future of work, and pay equity - Green Party ministerial and undersecretary portfoliosNational - Bloated executive gets new govt off to bad startACT - $18.5 Billion Surplus to New Taxes on Day One - Bauble-scramble begins three years of Big GovernmentMaori Party - Māori Party applauds wage increase and free doctorsStructured Conversations - What the New Government Means for NZ CouncilsNZ College Of Midwives - NZ College of Midwives Welcomes Working With New GovernmentFederated Farmers - Cabinet sorted, now the work can beginEnvironmental Defence Society - EDS welcomes strong line up for the environmentPACIFICA Inc - PM-elect and four Pacific Cabinet Ministers congratulatedIHC - IHC Salutes Recognition of People with DisabilitiesNZ Forest Owners Association - More trees optimistic but achievableGreen Building Council - New Housing Minister Must Deliver Strong Healthy HomesLegaSea - LegaSea Welcomes New Portfolio to Fix Fisheries ManagementNZSTA - An exciting time for boards of trustees, says NZSTAFederated Mountain Clubs - Trampers Support New Minister of Conservation & LandsNZ Recreation Association - NZRA approves of co-location of Conservation and Land InfoNZ Medical Association - NZMA welcomes new Health MinisterNZ Nurses Organisation - Social determinants of health important to nursesNZ Principals Federation - Principals welcome New Minister of EducationNgati Whatua o Orakei - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes new Government MinistersEarly Childhood NZ - New Minister of Education welcomedUniversities NZ - Te Pokai Tara - Universities NZ welcomes Ministerial appointmentsAssociation of Salaried Medical Specialists - Senior doctors welcome David Clark as new Health MinisterCouncil for International Development - Welcome backHorticulture NZ - HortNZ congratulates Damien O’Connor on Ministerial rolesTourism Industry Aotearoa - Industry pleased Tourism staying on front benchNZ Council of Trade Unions - CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace RelationsIHC - IHC Salutes Recognition of People with DisabilitiesNZEI - New Education Minister Welcomed with Briefing from EducatorsRural General Practice Network - Rural General Practice Welcomes New Health MinisterAuckland Action Against Poverty - AAAP Challenges Labour to Build Progressive Welfare SystemEco NZ - ECO Welcomes New Ministerial Line-UpIt'sOurFuture - Mike Petersen has no TPPA-11 mandateTertiary Education Union - New Minister must reform tertiary education for all KiwisDairy NZ - DairyNZ: Dairy ready for a transformational shiftAuckland Council - Auckland Mayor welcomes fuel taxElectricity Retailers' Association of NZ - Electricity retailers welcome Megan Woods as Energy MinisterRoyal NZ College of General Practitioners - New Minister of Health has big to-do listTe Whakaruruhau O Nga Reo Irirangi Maori - Tribute to former chair Willie Jackson


Auckland Transport: Mayor Welcomes Fuel Tax
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will allow Auckland to introduce a regional fuel tax to fund investment in the city’s transport network including light rail to the airport. More>>
ALSO:ACT - $18.5 Billion Surplus to New Taxes on Day OneGeneration Zero - Generation Zero Auckland supports new Government's plans


Foreign Affairs: Irish President's Meets Jacinda Ardern
President Higgins thanked the Prime Minister-elect for the warm welcome he had received in New Zealand and spoke of the close ties between the two nations, the decision of each country to open an embassy in each other’s capital, and the values they share... More>>
ALSO:Audio - President of Ireland Visits NZ ParliamentPresident of Ireland - President Higgins visits New Zealand Rugby


EminemEsque Copyright Case: National Loses Case Over Last Election's Ad
The key issue for determination by the Court wa whether a “sound-alike” production track, called Eminem Esque, used by the National Party in its 2014 election campaign advertising, is sufficiently similar to the 2002 music of Eminem’s hit song, Lose Yourself,so as to constitute a breach of copyright... More>>
ALSO:National - High Court Decision ReachedImage Out-Link - Eminem lambasts Donald Trump in freestyle rap


Signings: Coalition Agreements 'Foundation For Strong Government'
Agreements with New Zealand First and the Green Party lay the foundation for a strong and proactive coalition government, says Prime Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern. More>>
ALSO:Scoop Multimedia - Ardern and Peters Sign Coalition Agreement - Ardern and Shaw Sign Support Deal - Scoop Audio: Bill English on the Coalition AgreementsBusinessdesk - NZ dollar, stocks drop as 3-way government established - UPDATE: NZ dollar drops near five-month lowBinoy Kampmark - The Trans-Tasman Spat Show: NZ-Aust TensionsLabour - Coalition agreements foundation for strong government - Coalition agreement NZ First and Labour - Jacinda Ardern - Justin Trudeau call photo - President Trump offers his congratulationsGreens - Greens sign agreement to govern based on shared values - Green Party announces MinistersACT - Paranoid Peters braces for waka jumpersMaori Party - Māori Party congratulates new GovernmentConservative Party - What do the Greens Really Want? - Time to Make HistoryBinoy Kampmark - The Trans-Tasman Spat Show: NZ-Aust TensionsProfessor Jane Kelsey - Labour must address its own criticism of TPPA - New Government’s TPPA Problems Start Next WeekScience Media Centre - 10 Year Target to Boost Research & Development - Science could be in for shake-upNZ Council of Trade Unions - Labour-Green agreement brings Just TransitionE Tu - E tū welcomes lift in minimum wage but goal is Living Wage - E tū ecstatic as we welcome a Labour-led GovernmentNZEI - NZEI welcomes Govt support for children with extra needs - Educators call on new government to take actionPSA - PSA Welcomes Progressive New Coalition GovernmentNZUSA - Students congratulate Labour-led GovernmentAUSA - AUSA Challenges New Government to Keep Promises to StudentsNZNO - Nurses looking forward to health spend hikePublic Service Association - Workers get welcome boost in Government's first prioritiesLGNZ - LGNZ welcomes new GovernmentFederated Farmers - A Mixed Bag of Offerings in Today's Policy Announcements - Robust primary sector a solid foundation for incoming rule - Feds ready to engage new coalition governmentIndustry Training Federation - Employer Support Will Boost Apprentices & Deliver SkillsSocial Service Providers Aotearoa - Social Service Providers welcome change of focusRoad Transport Forum - Road Transport Industry Will Hold Greens to Promise - National Land Transport Fund now a lolly scramble - Transport infrastructure must be a focus for new GovernmentNZ Association for Migration and Investment - No mandate for immigration crackdownEMA - Business pleased Government confirmedEnvironmental Defence Society - EDS welcomes new government and environmental reformsECNZ - ECE sector has high hopes for new governmentIrrigation NZ - Continued investment in water infrastructure vital - Common sense prevails on water taxActionStation - New government presents opportunities for actionNZ Breast Cancer Foundation - Breast screening programme extension will save lives2020 Trust - Coalition Agreement restores funding for Computers in HomesPublic Health Association - Public Health Association welcomes new govtHiFX - NZ First & Labour Coalition Agreement: HiFX commentNZ Taxpayers' Union - Regional Development Fund recipe for pork-barrellingFirst Union - Workers pleased with incoming government’s employment policyRural Health Alliance - Rural health group calls for urgent meeting with governmentHobson's Pledge - Don Brash: NZ First Voters Betrayed by PetersUnite Union - Great start from new government for low paid workersFamily First - SayNopeToDope.nz Website Will Oppose Legalisation


Reform: CTU Says New Employment Law Just A Start
New Zealand's union movement is optimistic its goals will get an "immediate boost" from the new Labour-led administration but won't rest on its laurels once new employment law is passed, says Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff. . More>>
ALSO:BusinessDesk - Business wants fair pay too, says ArdernLabour - Speech: Ardern - CTU conference speech - Coalition agreements foundation for strong governmentGreens - Shaw: Climate change, the future of work, and pay equityCTU - CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace Relations - New Vision for the Minimum Wage a Great TonicMaori Party - Māori Party applauds wage increase and free doctorsE Tu - E tū welcomes lift in minimum wage but goal is Living Wage - E tū Aviation welcomes rejection of low wage economyFederated Farmers - A Mixed Bag of Offerings in Today's Policy AnnouncementsPublic Service Association - Workers get welcome boost in Government's first prioritiesUnite Union - Great start from new government for low paid workersFirst Union - Workers pleased with incoming government’s employment policy


Result: Peters Chooses Labour As Coalition Partner
Winston Peters says he will form a Government in coalition with Labour and the Greens giving confidence and supply. Peters indicated he had been offered the position of Deputy Prime Minister and a number of other ministerial posts would go to his colleagues. More>>
ALSO:Werewolf - Gordon Campbell on the Peters/Ardern triumphAni White - Racial populism and the 2017 New Zealand General ElectionThe Nation - Lisa Owen interviews Jacinda Ardern - Lisa Owen interviews James ShawTVNZ - Q+A: Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern - Q+A: James Shaw interviewed by Greg BoyedNZ First - Peters: Post-Election Announcement SpeechLabour - Labour Ministers of the Crown announced - Agreement with NZ First to support a Labour-led GovtGreens - Greens join Government for changeACT - New Zealand now threatened by madman on the loose - ACT Free Press Bulletin - 23/10/2017CTU - New Vision for the Minimum Wage a Great Tonic - Campaign is over, now the real work begins - Equal pay about to boost New Zealand communitiesGreenpeace NZ - Greenpeace “cautiously hopeful” about new GovernmentWellington Chamber Of Commerce - Chamber welcomes the Labour-NZ First negotiation outcomeALRANZ - ALRANZ Welcomes Promise of Law Reform under LabourVoice For Life - New Government should protect women and unborn childrenWWF - Government has ‘Historic Opportunity’ to Restore NZ NatureClosing The Gap - Closing the Gap Delighted at New Government & DirectionTrout Fishers' Federation - Trout Fishers’ Federation Welcomes Government ChangeBetter Public Media - Better Public Media looking forward to better public mediaCORANZ - Outdoor Council Expects More Enlightened Environmentalism


Negotiations: What Does Winston Peters Want His Legacy To Be?
A lot of people in New Zealand seem to resent Winston Peters and the power that he appears to have. “Appears” being the operative word.. More>>
ALSO:Electoral Commission - 2017 General Election Writ Returned - New Zealand 2017 General Election – Official ResultsBusinessDesk - NZ First, deciding next NZ govt, keeps board members secret - NZ First board membership closely guarded - Odds of a centre-left govt improve after final vote count - English seeks first talks with NZ FirstGordon Campbell - Is Winston Peters our best current defence against market extremism? - On Peters’ end game in the coalition talksLyndon Hood - Your F**king Guide To Government FormationJan Rivers - PollyAnna Politics? The Possibilities of Red, Green & BlackNZ First - Board Members’ Privacy - Discussions (Sunday PM) - Discussions - Preliminary discussionsNational - National’s focus on forming strong government Labour - Labour welcomes final results Greens - Greens Welcome New MP, Even Stronger Mandate for Change ACT - ACT Leader David Seymour Offers Helpful Advice on BaublesCTU - CTU: Special votes confirm mood for changeRockEnrol - RockEnrol regarding final voter turnoutForest And Bird - Bird of the Year off to a flying start


Contains Highly Colloquial Language: Your F**king Guide To Government Formation
The following message is in no way endorsed by the Electoral Commission. They are f**king done with this election. More>>
Post-Election: Preliminary Coalition Talks Begin
New Zealand First will hold post-election preliminary discussions in Wellington with the National Party tomorrow morning and the Labour Party tomorrow afternoon. More>>


Election Day Social Media: Four Incidents Referred To Police
On 2 October 2017, the Electoral Commission referred four incidents to Police in response to complaints about social media content on election day. More>>
Promises And Expectations: Environment Groups Put Future Govt On Notice
The group is reminding the parties that there is now a strong public expectation that there will be clear gains for freshwater, the climate and conservation in the next three years and is pledging to hold future leaders to their promises. More>>
ALSO:Greens - Greens welcome call to action from environmental leaders - Commitment to Vision Zero Road Safety Plan RequiredContact Energy - New Zealand Needs A Climate Change PlanGreenpeace NZ - Greenpeace calls for rejection of “monstrous” oil projectClimate Justice Taranaki - Climate Justice Taranaki Urges No More Ocean DrillingUnited Nations - Carribean Nations: Extreme Weather Events Leave No Doubt Climate Change is Real - Small Island Nations in Pacific Urge Global Action - Dominica: To deny climate change is to deny a truth we have just livedPublic Health Association - Government Must Accept the Case for Health as an Investment


Gordon Campbell: Which Way Will New Zealand First Jump?
We’ll all have to wait until after the special votes are counted, which will be October 7th at the latest. Yet simply as a mind experiment… lets assume that the policies Peters told voters he was running on will have some relevance to the positions he takes in the negotiations… More>>
ALSO:BusinessDesk - UPDATE: Labour expecting NZ First pre-talks this week - NZ First: 'Preliminary Talks' with National Party on Govt FormationLabour - Statement Regarding Coalition NegotiationsNZ First - Calls to New Zealand First Are Responded to - Newshub’s World of Make BelieveTVNZ - Q+A: Jim Bolger interviewed by Jessica MutchThe Nation - Peter Dunne, Tau Henare and Richard Prosser - Kiri Allan, Chris Penk and Chloe SwarbrickLyndon Hood - Scoop Multimedia: Peters on Post-Election NegotiationsBusinessDesk - Peters won't decide on government until Oct. 7Conservative Party - Election Gratitude


Lyndon Hood: Election Lists
While the ship of state is listing, so I thought I would make some lists as well. More>>
ALSO:Adrian Maidment - Adrian Maidment Cartoon: That Jacinda Smile


Indecision 2017: Election Day Results
National won 46% of the vote with Labour on 35.8%. NZ First won 7.5%, with the Greens on 5.8%. ACT held on to Epsom, but failed to get more MPs. The Maori Party were wiped out of Parliament. There are still special votes to be counted, but clearly National is in the box seat to form the next Government. Full preliminary results >>
ALSO:Out-Link - Electoral Commission: Election 2017 - Overall ResultsLyndon Hood - Election ListsAdrian Maidment - Cartoon: That Jacinda SmilePaul McDonald - Cartoon: National's CallBusinessDesk - MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise in light trading - NZ dollar falls as markets await new government - Reserve Bank seen on hold this week - NZ stocks, dollar tread water after election - NZ dollar holds above 73 US cts - Kiwi may get brief boost after National wins most votesOut-Link - Election 2017: the Special Votes • Legal Beagle • Public AddressThe Nation - Steven Joyce - Phil Twyford - James Shaw - Tamati Coffey - David SeymourOut-Link - RECAP: Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaks at Parliament | Radio NZGreens - Green Party announces government negotiation teamGreenpeace NZ - New Government must take action on environmentStand With Pike - Election outcome huge win for Pike familiesTranstasman - The Election With Many Victors Ends And Now We WaitMoody's - Moody's commentary on the latest New Zealand electionNZEI - Coalition talks should see big wins for educationTe Matapihi - Te Matapihi committed to working with the next governmentNot A Party - Not A Party scrambles for self-worthSocialist Equality Group - No clear winner in NZ election
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