ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses.

The university's senate has now recommended making the courses optional - after criticism from staff, students and politicians.

ACT's Parmjeet Parmar, says more than 8,000 students had to take the course this year.

"They had to push some papers out, papers that they really wanted to do, papers that are relevant to the degree or their aspirations - so they'll have to do that paper in future semesters." 

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ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses.
The university's senate has now recommended making the courses optional - after criticism from staff, students and politicians.
ACT's Parmjeet Parmar, says more than 8,000 students had to take the course this year.
"They had to push some papers out, papers that they really wanted to do, papers that are relevant to the degree or their aspirations - so they'll have to do that paper in future semesters."&nbsp;
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP says Auckland University should pay back students who took Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses

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Turmoil in the Middle East as countries are drawn into the US and Israel's aggression against Iran, aiming to obliterate its nuclear programme and topple its regime.

Tehran has vowed to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other officials, and has launched region-wide retaliation.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's granted the US permission to use their military bases - as in Britain's best interests.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says criticisms have been made over this move, with many accusing the Government of 'flip-flopping'. 

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Turmoil in the Middle East as countries are drawn into the US and Israel's aggression against Iran, aiming to obliterate its nuclear programme and topple its regime.
Tehran has vowed to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other officials, and has launched region-wide retaliation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's granted the US permission to use their military bases - as in Britain's best interests.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says criticisms have been made over this move, with many accusing the Government of 'flip-flopping'.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK allowing the US to use British airbases for defensive strikes against Iran

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The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy.

The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy.
The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Iran conflict

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There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation.

Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns.

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There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation.
Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic implications of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c2e4b539-f602-48b3-b39e-b4010074a2e0/transcript

Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP says Auckland University should pay back students who took Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses

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