Hundreds of Christian organisations have questioned the Treaty Principles Bill.

More than 400 groups penned an open letter to the Government, warning the ACT Party Bill to redefine te Tiriti principles is divisive.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the churches need to stick to preaching to their congregations - but they clearly don't see it that way. 

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Hundreds of Christian organisations have questioned the Treaty Principles Bill.
More than 400 groups penned an open letter to the Government, warning the ACT Party Bill to redefine te Tiriti principles is divisive.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the churches need to stick to preaching to their congregations - but they clearly don't see it that way. 
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on over 400 Christian leaders penning a letter against the Treaty Principles Bill

The Finance Minister has voiced support for more action to be taken against the grocery sector. 

The Grocery Commissioner's report into the sector has found no meaningful improvement in competition, increasing margins and high profitability.

Nicola Willis says most households would support a crackdown led by the Commissioner. 

"I think most New Zealanders would agree that competition between the major supermarket players is important - and we want to get a good deal for consumers."

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The Finance Minister has voiced support for more action to be taken against the grocery sector. 
The Grocery Commissioner's report into the sector has found no meaningful improvement in competition, increasing margins and high profitability.
Nicola Willis says most households would support a crackdown led by the Commissioner. 
"I think most New Zealanders would agree that competition between the major supermarket players is important - and we want to get a good deal for consumers."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister agrees competition is needed in the grocery sector

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 September 2024, ACT leader David Seymour has agreed to a change in the draft Treaty Principles Bill. He tells Heather he hopes it will make the bill more palatable for its opponents.

Porirua College has cancelled literacy exams for its NCEA students because the kids aren't prepared. Principal Ragne Maxwell tells Heather it's not defeatist but practical.

Health Minister Shane Reti on forcing Health NZ to change its eligibility criteria for free GP visits to take ethnicity out of it.

Plus, the Huddle debates a survey that found that Auckland restaurants close earlier than anywhere else in the world.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 September 2024, ACT leader David Seymour has agreed to a change in the draft Treaty Principles Bill.<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-seymour-act-party-leader-hopeful-prime-minister-luxon-changes-his-mind-and-supports-treaty-principles-bill/"> He tells Heather he hopes it will make the bill more palatable for its opponents.</a>
Porirua College has cancelled literacy exams for its NCEA students because the kids aren't prepared. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/ragne-maxwell-porirua-college-principal-defends-move-to-cancel-ncea-literacy-tests/">Principal Ragne Maxwell tells Heather it's not defeatist but practical.</a>
Health Minister Shane Reti on<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/shane-reti-health-minister-defends-surge-in-non-disclosure-agreements-impacting-health-nz-staff/"> forcing Health NZ to change its eligibility criteria for free GP visits to take ethnicity out of it.</a>
Plus, the Huddle debates a survey that found that Auckland restaurants close earlier than anywhere else in the world.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2024 

The Health Minister is defending staff confidentiality agreements.

Labour has complained to the Public Service Commission about the number of non-disclosure agreements gagging Health New Zealand staff from talking about work.

It claims 67 staff have signed them since June - including senior leaders responsible for briefing media and members of Parliament.

Minister Shane Reti says he has no concerns.

"The previous Government did as well - whether they used confidentiality agreements or NDAs or a similar sort of process. They need to be used appropriately, but it's commonplace in commercial environments with particularly sensitive issues."

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The Health Minister is defending staff confidentiality agreements.
Labour has complained to the Public Service Commission about the number of non-disclosure agreements gagging Health New Zealand staff from talking about work.
It claims 67 staff have signed them since June - including senior leaders responsible for briefing media and members of Parliament.
Minister Shane Reti says he has no concerns.
"The previous Government did as well - whether they used confidentiality agreements or NDAs or a similar sort of process. They need to be used appropriately, but it's commonplace in commercial environments with particularly sensitive issues."
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on over 400 Christian leaders penning a letter against the Treaty Principles Bill

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