Richard Prebble

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Richard Prebble

The Government should look to the community to solve the problem of children falling out of the education system, Richard Prebble writes. Photo / Michael CraigOpinion by Richard PrebbleRichard Prebble is a former Labour Party minister and Act Party leader. Learn moreMore than 13,000 children are completely disengaged from education and are not enrolled in any school. The Government’s $140 million initiative targets truancy but doesn’t address these “off the grid” children.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Richard Prebble

Te Pati Maori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi (left) and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent during the Budget debate last week. Photo / Mark MitchellOpinion by Richard PrebbleLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSTe Pāti Māori leaders missed the Budget debate, despite protests about their suspension. Labour has not ruled out working with Te Pāti Māori. The debate about the leaders’ suspension has been pushed out until June 5.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Richard Prebble

A 2023 Court of Appeal ruling expanded the scope of cover ACC provides victims of sexual abuse. Photo / RNZ / Angus DreaverOpinion by Richard PrebbleRichard Prebble is a former Labour Party minister and Act Party leader. He holds a number of directorships. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSCivil servants earn on average $10 an hour more than private-sector workersA 2023 Court of Appeal ruling expanded ACC’s cover for sexual abuse victims, risking financial strain.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Richard Prebble

Around 500 Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Opinion by Richard PrebbleLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe Waitangi Tribunal is holding an urgent hearing on the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill. Critics, including Māori leaders, argue the bill lacks a Treaty clause and could impact Māori rights. David Seymour says the bill reduces red tape and improves lawmaking transparency, but 88% of submissions oppose it.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Richard Prebble

Act leader David Seymour had a win last week after Cabinet approved the Ministry for Regulations' proposal to rewrite pre-school regulations. Photo / Mark MitchellOpinion by Richard PrebbleRichard Prebble is a former Labour Party minister and Act Party leader. He holds a number of directorships. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSDavid Seymour’s Ministry for Regulations’ proposal to rewrite pre-school regulations was approved by Cabinet. The review found current regulations outdated and burdensome.