REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL
With 18 days left to submit on the Regulatory Standards Bill (the deadline is June 23, 2025, at 1 PM NZST), a "thought of the day":
"The Regulatory Standards Bill has far-reaching implications, not only for how laws are made but also for the balance of power between government, corporations, and the public interest, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Now is the time to consider these potential shifts and make your voice heard in the democratic process."
It's clear that the bill is highly controversial, with significant concerns raised about its potential impact on:
1) Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Many critics argue the bill sidelines or undermines the Treaty, as it explicitly excludes it from the principles that future laws must align with.
2) Corporate Power and Property Rights: A major concern is the "regulatory takings clause," which could allow corporations to sue the government for compensation if new regulations (even those designed to protect the environment or public health) diminish their "property" or profit expectations. There's even a concern that beneficiaries of new regulations (like iwi or environmental groups) could be liable for these compensation claims.
3) Democratic Process: Critics worry that the bill centralises too much power in the Minister for Regulation and an un-elected Regulatory Standards Board, potentially limiting the discretion of future elected governments to act in the public interest.
4) Environmental Protection and Public Safety: The emphasis on property rights and individual freedoms is seen by some as potentially hindering future efforts to enact regulations that protect the environment, public health, and workers' rights.
While the bill's proponents argue it promotes transparency and good law-making principles, the level of opposition and the strong criticisms highlight the urgent need for individuals and groups to understand its potential consequences and make submissions before the deadline.
🌿 n8tidy – Week #12 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!
Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn Thursday
Hi neighbours! 👋
Welcome to Week #12 of our community giveaway!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.
How to participate
💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Thursday
🎲 Draw will take place Thursday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!
What you can use your free hour for
- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn mowing/Garden tidy-up
No green waste collection
The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.
Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊
Fred - n8tidy
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.3% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.6% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
NZ Post and Rachel Boyack
I see our MP, Labour’s Rachel Boyack, is shedding crocodile tears over the NZ Post closures announced today for Nelson. Perhaps Rachel has ‘forgotten’ it was Labour that corporatised NZ Post, intentionally turning it from a service organisation into one focused solely on profit. Her cries would be a little more credible if she could promise Labour would reopen the closed offices or, even better, reverse that Labour-directed profit-only change.
Come on Rachel, what is Labour’s real position - public service or money?
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