The former New Zealand Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, is reportedly establishing a base in Australia with her family. Reports indicate she and her husband have been house hunting in Sydney’s northern beaches, and a spokesperson confirmed they are currently basing themselves in Australia due to work opportunities. This move follows a period of international engagements, including work with Harvard University and her role as a trustee for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.
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Three New Zealand MPs from Te Pāti Māori were recommended for suspension following a haka performance during a parliamentary vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. The unprecedented penalties—three weeks for two MPs and seven days for the third—stem from the committee’s determination that the actions constituted intimidation and contempt of parliament. The haka, which included the symbolic destruction of the bill, was deemed unacceptable due to its timing and disruptive nature, despite acknowledging past haka performances in parliament. While the MPs argued the haka was a justified response to the bill, the committee and the attorney-general characterized the incident as the most serious ever witnessed.
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John Q. Hosedrinker