New Zealand – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Maori call for breakup with British crown

Posted on February 12, 2022February 12, 2022By Editor

Indigenous political leaders in New Zealand wish for more “meaningful and fulfilling partnership” … Read More >Maori call for breakup with British crown

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Protesters in 90% vaccinated nation demonstrate against Covid-19 curbs

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021By Editor

Several thousand people backed by a gang of motorcyclists have marched through New Zealand’s capital Wellington to decry mandatory Coivd-19 jabs and lockdowns in the country, which has reached its 90% fully vaccinated milestone. … Read More >Protesters in 90% vaccinated nation demonstrate against Covid-19 curbs

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Changing sex on birth certificates made simpler

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021By Editor

New Zealand has enacted a self-identification law that makes it easier to amend the sex recorded on birth certificates. It removes a requirement on applicants to provide evidence of having undergone sex-reassignment procedures. … Read More >Changing sex on birth certificates made simpler

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‘Milestone’ cigarette ban for adults announced

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021By Editor

Plans to gradually implement a lifelong ban on buying tobacco products have been revealed by health officials in New Zealand. The aim is to make sure “future generations will never be able to legally purchase tobacco.” … Read More >‘Milestone’ cigarette ban for adults announced

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New Zealand explains why it won’t send diplomats to Beijing Olympics

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021By Editor

New Zealand will not send its diplomats to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, the country’s deputy prime minister said, explaining that the move is “mostly” motivated by Covid-19 hours after the US declared its own boycott. … Read More >New Zealand explains why it won’t send diplomats to Beijing Olympics

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Vaccine mandate protesters besiege New Zealand govt Beehive (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021By Editor

A massive crowd of protesters took to New Zealand’s national parliament to demand an end to government lockdowns and vaccine mandates, with scuffles reportedly breaking out between demonstrators and police, as well as journalists. … Read More >Vaccine mandate protesters besiege New Zealand govt Beehive (VIDEOS)

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New Zealand PM refuses to say if China is ‘ally or adversary’ & abstains from calling US ‘leading democracy’

Posted on November 7, 2021November 7, 2021By Editor

New Zealand won’t be dragged into US hostilities with China, with which it has a ‘mature’ relationship that allows for disputes and differences to be resolved in a calm manner, PM Jacinda Ardern said. … Read More >New Zealand PM refuses to say if China is ‘ally or adversary’ & abstains from calling US ‘leading democracy’

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WATCH New Zealand government enlist GANGS to preach Covid-19 vaccination

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021By Editor

Leaders of New Zealand’s underworld have teamed up with the government to urge their followers to get vaccinated against Covid-19, in the latest bid to reach out to communities on the margins of society. … Read More >WATCH New Zealand government enlist GANGS to preach Covid-19 vaccination

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New Zealand reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases despite ramping up vaccination effort

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021By Editor

New Zealand has recorded its highest-ever daily Covid-19 infection count with just shy of 100 new local cases, despite over 80% of citizens having had at least one vaccine dose. Officials have blamed the spike on rule-breakers. … Read More >New Zealand reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases despite ramping up vaccination effort

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Auckland to remain under coronavirus lockdown for another week as cases keep rising in New Zealand

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021By Editor

Lockdown in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, won’t be lifted, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said as the country, which tries to stem a Delta variant outbreak, reported the worst number of Covid-19 cases in 11 days on Monday. … Read More >Auckland to remain under coronavirus lockdown for another week as cases keep rising in New Zealand

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