Regulatory Standards Bill – A Dangerous Bill
The Regulatory Standards Bill is so potentially damaging, please listen to the video or audio below and submit on this bill:
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With 16 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, despite its stated aim of improving 'good law-making,' carries a significant risk of creating a chilling effect on future governments' ability to regulate in the public interest. Consider how the 'regulatory takings' clause might empower corporate challenges to regulations protecting our environment, health, and cultural heritage, and voice your concerns."
The bill is a high-stakes piece of legislation with strong criticisms, particularly regarding:
A) "Regulatory Takings" and Compensation: A key concern is the provision that could require the government to compensate individuals or corporations if new regulations "take or impair" their "property" without consent, even if those regulations are for the collective good (e.g., environmental protection, public health). This could lead to costly lawsuits and deter future governments from enacting necessary regulations.
B) Exclusion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi: The bill has been criticised for not explicitly including Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as a principle of good law-making, which many see as undermining the Crown's obligations to Māori and potentially impacting Māori rights and interests. The Waitangi Tribunal has already found breaches of Treaty principles in the bill's development due to a lack of consultation with Māori.
C) Shift in Power and Democratic Accountability: Critics argue that the bill gives significant power to an unelected Regulatory Standards Board and the Minister for Regulation, potentially reducing the democratic accountability of elected governments to legislate freely in the public interest.
This is a critical time for public engagement. Making a submission is an important way to make your views known.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.3% No, I enjoy it
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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41.1% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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23.4% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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32% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.5% I didn’t know online booking was available
Info wanted
Does anyone know John jflo fitton also re westflow ministry. ??
He was accidentally overpaid by my elderly mum for some work and has spent the money. Refused to give it back and hasn't turned up to work it off. Now won't reply to calls or texts
Trying this before contacting professional people
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