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“Apply Your Own Reform Standard To Yourselves Too”: Society Writes To All MPs Ahead Of 9 August Amalgamation Deadline
Monday, 3 August 2026, 12:32 pm | Democracy Reform NZ
The letter asks MPs for full select committee examination of the 2027 enabling legislation, especially its entrenchment provisions; for that legislation to be in force by October 2027 so the legitimacy of the 2028 local elections is beyond question. More >>
Government's Council Amalgamation Plan Lacks Legal Foundation
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 12:55 pm | Democracy Reform NZ
The Government's own Department of Internal Affairs website confirms that "enabling legislation" will be needed in 2027 to implement the proposals. More >>
Disabled New Zealanders Given Three Weeks To Have Their Say — Parliament Calls It Democracy
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 12:43 pm | Democracy Reform NZ
As Boyack told Parliament, the submission website is difficult to navigate, Parliament does not accept email submissions, and the Office of the Clerk is under-resourced to develop accessible alternatives. More >>
Democracy Reform NZ Launches Official Website
Monday, 25 May 2026, 7:17 am | Democracy Reform NZ
To illustrate the kind of reform the party is proposing: nearly 75 per cent of New Zealanders distrust the current political funding system, yet no party in Parliament has legislated to fix it. More >>
