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Guy C. Charlton

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A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?

A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?

The US Supreme Court will soon rule on Donald Trump’s attempt to end automatic citizenship rights for people born in the US. It’s not a clear-cut...

27.04.2026 10

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Guy C. Charlton

A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?

A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, representation and...

26.01.2026 10

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Guy C. Charlton

Local solution to Closing the Gap – council takes pioneering new approach to Indigenous disadvantage

Tamworth Council is the first to sign a Close the Gap agreement with local Aboriginal groups. Could it be a template for other regional areas to ...

05.06.2025 20

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Guy C. Charlton

Rates will never be enough – councils need the power to raise money in other ways

New taxes are never popular. But unless central government gives local bodies the power to raise more than just rates, budgets will never cover costs.

22.04.2025 20

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Guy C. Charlton