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Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.

Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.

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Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins
Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
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