Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500
Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.
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Government starts the mood music for privatisations
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Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.
Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings
Speakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.
Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth
New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'
Opinion: Missteps in health reforms lead to skepticism
OPINION: Reti was not the answer. But neither is sacking him. Not on its own.
Incoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner today
Christopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.
Claire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?
The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.
'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decision
The Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.
Health Minister Shane Reti expected to lose portfolio in Christopher Luxon's first reshuffle
The Prime Minister is set to do his first big reshuffle today.
Why Treaty bill submissions have set a new record
Hearings start on January 27 with the committee split into two subcommittees.
Sir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public service
Something is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.
'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three Strikes
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The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
The bill is slammed as 'dangerous', while warnings sounded of Act ideology entrenchment.
Sasha Borissenko: Rush to pass laws makes for bad government
OPINION: Here’s to a new year – and better decision-making
'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sports
Chris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued
NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing
New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.
Government debt’s whopper increase sparks warning from S&P Global Ratings
Demand for bonds may well stay strong, but there's a catch.
Editorial: Is this minimum wage increase good news to anyone?
OPINION: A fulltime minimum wage worker will be $235 a year worse off in real terms – CTU.
Inside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each other
Working with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.
Barely alive in 2025: Treasury’s grim diagnosis
Treasury shows the books will be in the red for the rest of the decade.
No surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt books
Debt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.
Editorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroaded
OPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.
Will Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealed
Ministers have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Nicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800m
The Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.
Third bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offenders
It says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.
Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.
Editorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right direction
OPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.