The appointment of Carl Davidson raises some problematic questions about the future of the Families and Children's Commissions
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Rankin is not the issue
If the government has a strategy for the Families Commission, then allowing the Christine Rankin row to run its course is not the way to advance it
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Paula Bennett axes $200,000 conference; KiwiSaver changes cost taxpayers; National fast-tracks First 100 Days legislation; Hanover investors agree to rescue package; parents warned about dangers of "co-sleeping"; Privy Council rejects Bain's request
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday September 10
Owen Glenn's "damning" evidence leaves Peters exposed; National's policy leaks continue; John Key backtracks on Families Commission but not on smacking; Progress in junior doctors pay dispute; Lloyd Jones amongst honoured writers.
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