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A massive petition with 15,000+ signatures is headed to Parliament over the controversial redevelopment of the Pegasus golf course, sparking outrage as locals feel ignored in the decision-making process. Despite expired zoning, developers still face strict requirements — yet frustration runs high in a rapidly growing region where development is expected to be done right. Meanwhile, political donations stirred debate, with MPs defending transparency and denying any link to fast-tracking approvals. The Green Party’s union policy drew sharp criticism, with one MP calling it “far left” and estimating annual costs of up to $1,000 for workers, while the other defended collective bargaining as vital for economic fairness. Both MPs also tackled the crisis of colonoscopy wait times in Christchurch, agreeing that outsourcing, boosting staff, and home testing are key steps — no silver bullet, but a necessary combo to fix the backlog.

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