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.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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52.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.7% Critical thinking
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29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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2.7% Other - I will share below!
🌿 n8tidy – Week #14 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!
Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn Friday
Hi neighbours! 👋
Welcome to Week #13 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 Friday
🎲 Draw will take place Friday 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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