The Three Waters entrenchment amendment has inspired discussions and debate, and this may be going on within the Government itself.

Political editor Barry Soper has observed that there may be some friction going on between some key members of cabinet regarding the entrenchment amendment.

Barry Soper also states that Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins have both admitted to not being aware of the plan to entrench this segment of the Three Waters bill, which is likely to create further issues.

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The Three Waters entrenchment amendment has inspired discussions and debate, and this may be going on within the Government itself.
Political editor Barry Soper has observed that there may be some friction going on between some key members of cabinet regarding the entrenchment amendment.
Barry Soper also states that Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins have both admitted to not being aware of the plan to entrench this segment of the Three Waters bill, which is likely to create further issues.
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Barry Soper: political editor on the political friction inspired by the Three Waters entrenchment

Two-and-a-half-thousand junior doctors have been striking since 7 this morning over pay negotiations.

The Resident Doctors Association says the latest offer meant about 600 registrars would have had pay freezes or cuts of up to 12 percent.

Health NZ Chief People Officer Andrew Slater says no current resident medical officers would get a pay cut.

"That's the reason we're going to facilitation that was granted by the ERA last night, so that we can get a facilitator to help us understand why they believe that's the case. This is a good offer on the table."

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Two-and-a-half-thousand junior doctors have been striking since 7 this morning over pay negotiations.
The Resident Doctors Association says the latest offer meant about 600 registrars would have had pay freezes or cuts of up to 12 percent.
Health NZ Chief People Officer Andrew Slater says no current resident medical officers would get a pay cut.
"That's the reason we're going to facilitation that was granted by the ERA last night, so that we can get a facilitator to help us understand why they believe that's the case. This is a good offer on the table."
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Andrew Slater: Health NZ Chief People Officer on the ongoing junior doctors' strike

Big numbers of special votes and enrolments took a toll on vote counters in last year's election.

A report on the count by the Auditor-General has found the final check of the official result was done in a few hours, on the day it was announced.

The rushed assessment failed to identify multiple errors.

It normally takes two days.

Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne says they're working at ways to better support staff in future.

"We need to look at how we can use technology to identify potential errors - there might be some more staff needed. But we need check more robustly that the checks have been carried out as well."

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Big numbers of special votes and enrolments took a toll on vote counters in last year's election.
A report on the count by the Auditor-General has found the final check of the official result was done in a few hours, on the day it was announced.
The rushed assessment failed to identify multiple errors.
It normally takes two days.
Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne says they're working at ways to better support staff in future.
"We need to look at how we can use technology to identify potential errors - there might be some more staff needed. But we need check more robustly that the checks have been carried out as well."
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Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on the Auditor-General report revealing issues within 2023 election vote count

The Green Party leadership says it's been made clear to Julie Anne Genter she can never repeat last week's behaviour in the House.

Genter hasn't spoken publicly, since crossing the chamber and confronting Minister Matt Doocey during a transport debate.

It's been confirmed today she'll face the Privileges Committee and a party disciplinary process is under way - but she won't lose her transport portfolio.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this update isn't surprising.

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The Green Party leadership says it's been made clear to Julie Anne Genter she can never repeat last week's behaviour in the House.
Genter hasn't spoken publicly, since crossing the chamber and confronting Minister Matt Doocey during a transport debate.
It's been confirmed today she'll face the Privileges Committee and a party disciplinary process is under way - but she won't lose her transport portfolio.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this update isn't surprising.
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Barry Soper: political editor on the political friction inspired by the Three Waters entrenchment

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