Apr 30, 2025
Introduction
Thank you for the opportunity to present Democracy Action’s submission on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement.
Democracy Action is a not-for-profit incorporated society established to champion the importance of democracy and equality of citizenship in New Zealand. Based in Auckland (with supporters throughout New Zealand), we have actively advocated for the protection of democratic principles since 2012. https://www.democracyaction.org.nz/who_we_are
Democracy Action has two points we would like to raise regarding the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement.
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Apr 22, 2025
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Fear and loathing grips the left over NZME shake-up
Journalist and commentator, Graham Adams, fires back at politicians and media commentators who have their knickers in a twist about Jim Grenon’s proposed NZME board takeover. Graham writes: “It’s very hard to see how that is a threat to democracy, as some media commentators have claimed. Rather than a blow to democracy, it could be more accurately seen as promoting diversity of thought and opinion in a media landscape heavily dominated by left-leaning journalists”.
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Mar 11, 2025
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RICHARD PREBBLE: Letter of resignation from the Waitangi Tribunal
Read Richard Prebble’s letter of resignation from The Waitangi Tribunal, in which he claims that the Treaty as currently interpreted has become a socialist manifesto and a source of never-ending grievance, adding that he is not willing to carry out the Tribunal’s proposed strategic plan.
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Feb 26, 2025
Presented to the Justice Select Committee by the Chair of Democracy Action, Lee Short on 17 February 2025
“Morena, and Good Morning, Chair and members of the Justice Committee
My name is Lee Short. I am the Chair of Democracy Action.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to present our case to you this morning
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Feb 18, 2025
Last November, the Minister of Conservation, Tama Potaka, called for public feedback on two discussion documents that include proposals to change the management of the conservation system, and to consider implementing fees for access to certain areas of the conservation estate.
We have until 5 pm Friday, February 28 to have a say.
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Feb 18, 2025
Currently, a process is underway in Auckland Council that would give two iwi - Te Kawerau ā Maki and at a later stage, Ngati Whātua - co-governance over the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area.
Another proposal currently under consideration, also initiated by Te Kawerau ā Maki, involves restricting public access to a considerable section of the regional park. This area accounts for 35% of the park's total land. Implementing this proposal would eliminate 19 tracks, with 3 being partially closed and 16 fully closed.
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