New legislation the Government hopes will curb gang crime could be written in a matter of weeks.
But we'll have to wait until at least the end of the year to see the ban on insignia pass into law.
The legislation also looks to stop criminal gangs from gathering in groups, by giving police the right to issue dispersal notices.
Non-consorting laws will stop specified members from associating or communicating with each other, for up to three years.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell, says in 2013, insignia was banned in schools, hospitals and public buildings, and it's been effective.
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This week on Politics Central, newly appointed Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick opened up about her new role and the kind of leadership style she aims to bring to the Party.
Later, former Prime Minister Helen Clark talked about the ongoing restructuring of media in New Zealand and how this will affect democracy.
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One former Prime Minister has expressed her outrage at TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cuts.
The broadcaster has put a number of shows on the chopping block, with Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday to be scrapped.
Helen Clark has labelled the proposed cancellations of these current affairs programs 'disgraceful'.
"So why these? And it does lead one to wonder- are they putting up the Washington monument in the hope there'll be a rescue?"
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Chlöe Swarbrick believes her leadership style will compliment that of co-leader Marama Davidson.
The Auckland Central MP won every single vote from party members to take over from James Shaw, after he resigned earlier this year.
Her only competitor for the role was Dunedin-based activist Alex Foulkes, who is not in Parliament.
Ms Swarbrick says one key difference between them is Ms Davidson's ability to connect with communities on an emphatic level.
"Whereas, I think one of my strengths is being willing, ready and able to rattle off a number of statistics and citations to bring that evidence base to the policies that we're advocating and championing and fighting for."
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The Finance Minister says the Government is "on track with getting New Zealand on track" as it nears the end of its hundred day plan.
Nicola Willis says there are still about half a dozen decisions to make, and a few pieces of legislation that will be introduced before Friday.
The Government is in the crux of decision making around its next budget, that Ms Willis says will address the cost of living pressures and over-spending.
She says she's working on the budget with other ministers every day to figure out priorities moving forward.
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The Government's 100-day outline is coming to an end this coming Friday- but have they achieved everything they wanted? Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins to discuss.
Plus, Luxon was lambasted for using his $52,000 accommodation allowance on his own apartment, but NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett reveals Premier House needs repairs.
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A new report investigating the state of Premier House does not state the residence is uninhabitable, but it has raised questions about its suitability as a home for the Prime Minister.
The report catalogues a list of problems, from 30 year old fittings and furnishings, to a lack of insulation and draughty, leaky windows.
NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says other former Prime Ministers have claimed Premier House is 'substandard'.
"The trouble with Premier House is the political backlash that a Prime Minister gets if they look at even doing basic maintenance jobs- which means they don't do it."
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This week on Politics Central, University of Otago politics expert Robert Patman reflects on the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war and weighs in on what more can be done.
Later, Police Minister Mark Mitchell makes a case for the Government's proposed legislation targeting gang patches.
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New legislation the Government hopes will curb gang crime could be written in a matter of weeks.
But we'll have to wait until at least the end of the year to see the ban on insignia pass into law.
The legislation also looks to stop criminal gangs from gathering in groups, by giving police the right to issue dispersal notices.
Non-consorting laws will stop specified members from associating or communicating with each other, for up to three years.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell, says in 2013, insignia was banned in schools, hospitals and public buildings, and it's been effective.
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Western leaders have touched down in Kyiv, to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in the two year anniversary of war with Russia.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, estimates more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians, including 528 children, have died in two years.
Otago University Politics professor Robert Patman, says the conflict seems to have arrived at a stalemate.
Patman says Ukraine has exceeded expectations in its counterattack, by stepping up drone and missile strikes on Russia's infrastructure.
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Labour has slammed the Government's plans to shake up sex education in schools.
National and New Zealand First have agreed to refocus the curriculum on 'academic achievement and not ideology' as part of their coalition agreement.
Labour's launched a petition to protect the guidelines, saying removing them will discourage conversations around sexuality, consent and gender.
Labour's Education spokesperson Jan Tinetti says we've become privy to an international culture war.
"We need to make sure that our kids are safe, that they're in an inclusive environment. And kids are working through gender diversity, the schools should be a safe place where they're able to do that."
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