Anneke Smith

Wellington

Political Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

Political reporter at RNZ.

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Former ACT president Tim Jago to claim ‘miscarriage of justice’

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anneke Smith

Interim name suppression orders prevented the media from identifying Jago for more than two years until he abandoned his fight for ongoing secrecy in February. Jago maintains his innocence and has signalled he plans to appeal his convictions and sentence in the Court of Appeal. Today, Jago’s lawyer Ian Brookie confirmed the appeal had been set down for June 17 in Auckland.
Former ACT president Tim Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Anneke Smith

Warning: This story deals with sexual abuse. Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will argue he's suffered a miscarriage of justice in the Court of Appeal in June. Jago was found guilty of sexually abusing two teenage boys he knew through a sports club in the 1990s, after a week-long jury trial in Auckland last year. He was convicted of eight charges of indecent assault and jailed for 2 1/2 years by Judge David Sharp.
Stuff

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Anneke Smith
Midwives advocate for 'and-and' approach to pregnancy language

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Anneke Smith

The College of Midwives says Health New Zealand can keep saying "pregnant women" without excluding trans and non-binary people. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has directed the agency to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues. Costello pointed to inequities and bias in the health system, as well as conditions like endometriosis, as reasons why she thought it was necessary Health NZ used "sex-specific language".
Midwives advocate for 'and-and' approach to pregnancy language

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Anneke Smith

The College of Midwives says Health New Zealand can keep saying "pregnant women" without excluding trans and non-binary people. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has directed the agency to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues. Costello pointed to inequities and bias in the health system, as well as conditions like endometriosis, as reasons why she thought it was necessary Health NZ used "sex-specific language".
Coalition directs Health NZ to use ‘women’ instead of ‘pregnant people’

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anneke Smith

The coalition directed Health New Zealand to use “women” instead of “pregnant people” in communications. Casey Costello emphasised the need for sex-specific language to ensure clarity in women’s health services. Dr George Parker criticised the directive, stating it opposes best practice for inclusive and equitable care. By Anneke Smith of RNZThe coalition has directed Health New Zealand to say “women” instead of “pregnant people” in its communications about health issues.
Stuff

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Anneke Smith
National MP heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty Principles Bill

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Anneke Smith

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsNationalBy Anneke Smith of RNZ National's Māori-Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka welcomes the second reading of the Treaty Principles Bill as the legislation's "cremation day". It is expected the controversial bill - which seeks to re-define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - will be voted down this afternoon.
National minister heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty Principles Bill

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Anneke Smith

National's Māori-Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka is welcoming the second reading of the Treaty Principles Bill as the legislation's "cremation day". It is expected the bill - which seeks to re-define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - will be voted down on Thursday afternoon. ACT leader David Seymour, the bill's champion, is still holding out hope his coalition colleagues will change their minds at the last minute.
National minister heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty Principles Bill

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Anneke Smith

National's Māori-Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka is welcoming the second reading of the Treaty Principles Bill as the legislation's "cremation day". It is expected the bill - which seeks to re-define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - will be voted down on Thursday afternoon. ACT leader David Seymour, the bill's champion, is still holding out hope his coalition colleagues will change their minds at the last minute.