“The genocide in Gaza is happening with the support of countries like New Zealand, through inaction and failure to implement sanctions.” — John Hobbs e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“Displaying utter disdain for the idea that citizens should be able to afford the food that our land and water produces? That’s callousness right there.” — Brian Tweed e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“I didn’t just vote that day for the sake of it. I voted because someone believed my voice was worth hearing, and the system made it possible for me to show up at the last minute and still have a say.” — Eden Fusitu‘a   e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“For Pacific countries already bearing the brunt of massive and irreversible climate change, this could provide the leverage to secure reparations from major polluters. The legal process may be complex, but the path is clearer now.” — Prof. Steven Ratuva e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“I always say that local government is where it's at. When you wake up in the morning, you flush the toilet, you put your kettle on, you drive down your road — that's all local government.” — Kerrin Leoni, Auckland mayoral candidate. e-tangata.co.nz/korero/kerrin-…

“Poor housing conditions costs New Zealand taxpayers $141 million annually in avoidable healthcare costs and are linked to over 200 preventable deaths each year.” — Rebekah Graham e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“New Zealand’s refusal to sanction Israel is nothing but shameful.” — John Hobbs e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“The government’s contempt for ordinary New Zealanders was laid bare — we out here are dropkicks because we’re not organised in the way that the deputy prime minister thinks we should be.” — Brian Tweed e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“In the 2023 general election, 48 percent of Māori voters aged 18–19 enrolled during the voting period. Those votes would be gone under this law. For me, that’s personal.” — Eden Fusitu‘a e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“While it’s easy to identify ‘climate pariah’ states, it’s often more difficult to expose the hidden web of climate change denialism and disinformation that operates under their protection.” — Professor Steven Ratuva e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

“We need to have younger leadership to take our city forward. When you’re talking about 30-year infrastructure plans, you need to have someone who's going to be able to see those plans through.” — Kerrin Leoni, Auckland mayoral candidate. e-tangata.co.nz/korero/kerrin-…

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There were 15,000 fewer 15-24 year olds in employment than last year. Māori unemployment is 10%, Pacific Peoples unemployment is 12.1%. The number of people employed fell in 9 out 12 regions, with a fall of 23,100 people employed in Auckland since last year.