Abortion law passes first vote in Parliament 94-23
A bill revising New Zealand's 42-year-old Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act passed its first reading in the House 94 votes to 23 on Thursday. The biggest changes it proposes would see a current requirement for two doctors to have to approve an abortion on physical or mental health grounds dropped - in favour of letting women make the decision up to 20 weeks' pregnancy. Later than that, one medical practioner would have to agree. MPs voted on the bill individually, rather than along party lines and the legislation will now go to a Select Committee, which will consider changes and public submissions.
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Idiot owner of a black VW Golf
To the owner of the child that drives a black VW golf registration plate either LUY601 or IUY601 PLEASE remind the idiot that the road through fowlds Park is NOT a race track. There are dogs,children and people I was crossing over from the park to the other side and my dog and I were nearly bowled. That thing was not stopping. And it had a passenger. Traveling at least 60km.
BLOCKHOUSE BAY MARKET
Hi ALL PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR MARKET! WE HAVE BEEN OUT OF OUR USUAL VENUE AT THE BHB COMMUNITY CENTRE DUE TO LATE AND PROLONGED REFURBISHMENT BY THE COUNCIL. PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE AND KIWI MADE SO WE CAN KEEP UP AND RUNNING UNTIL BUILDING AND ROADWORKS ARE COMPLETED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.5% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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