#BHN LA fires, a warning | Gang Patch law's 12yo victim | Treaty Bill Subs crash Govt Website

Welcome back to the first #BHN show of 2025! LA fires have dominated the news cycle, claiming thousands of homes across the city, with fires continuing to spread. Why should NZ take notice? And what is the larger discussion that needs to be had here? The Gang Patch Law that came into affect at the end of last year claimed a 12yo victim on the streets of Auckland over Christmas. He was stopped, wearing a shirt from his boxing club that he received for Christmas. Submission for the Treaty Principles Bills crashed Parliament's website the day submission were due, extending the submission period to Jan 14 to allow everyone to have their say. ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social