The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use.

New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illegal.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, says the rising use of the drug is a trend seen globally in countries like Australia and the UK.

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The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use.
New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illegal.
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, says the rising use of the drug is a trend seen globally in countries like Australia and the UK.
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Dr Shane Reti: Harsher penalties for recreational nitrous oxide

Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant. 

Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs. 

Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further. 

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Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant.&nbsp;
Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs.&nbsp;
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.&nbsp;
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Shane Jones: It's "too hard" to produce food in NZ

The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system. 

They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans. 

Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further. 

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The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system.&nbsp;
They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans.&nbsp;
Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.&nbsp;
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Chris Penk: Proposed reform of the building consent system

RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure.

Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure.
Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 
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Dr Shane Reti: Harsher penalties for recreational nitrous oxide

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