#BHN Referendum on Māori Wards | McAnulty on the 36 point plan | Suicide Prevention Office to close?

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said his feedback on an early draft of the National Action Plan Against Racism was only that it should focus on racism against all groups as all racism was unacceptable, and it did not negate the voice of Māori. Labour’s Kieran McAnulty told Breakfast the Government’s 36-point plan reminded him of “that old cliché” of making a list of things to do where “the first thing on the list is to make a list” and you can tick it off and say “well I’ve made a good start”. Suicide Prevention Office could close if proposed Ministry of Health job cuts go ahead The Government has announced it will introduce a bill restoring the ability for communities to hold binding referendums on whether to introduce Māori wards. ================================================ Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ