Concrete stats show hard times for construction sector
Tight public sector spending cited as new data sheds light on building activity.
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The chair of the Covid-19 inquiry advised government officials during the pandemic.
ACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the line
The agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.
Almost every Kiwi household will benefit from tax relief, Finance Minister promises
Nicola Willis has set the scene for the upcoming Budget.
Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.
PM in a huff after questions over 'woke food'
The Prime Minister did not want to answer questions about which foods were woke.
Voluntary redundancies bring MBIE job cuts to 341
The ministry accepted another 59 voluntary redundancies last week.
Simon Bridges says NZ wasn't ready for a Māori PM: 'I didn’t think enough about race relations'
The former National leader stepped away for a quiet life away from politics,. Or has he?
Opinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matter
OPINION: It is the rules that stop politics descending into war with guns.
Seymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity Commission
David Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.
Shane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?
OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?
Commerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staff
Job cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.
Is this the darkest day for the civil service? Latest job cuts push total over 3000
Kāinga Ora, Ministry of Housing, Stats NZ, Ministry of Ed, NZQA had cuts today.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
Spy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPs
The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.
Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.
Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushies
The machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.
David Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by race
The Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.
Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'
Overall, about 3474 public service jobs will go.
Political plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine range
The wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.
Ministry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to go
Te Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.
Pay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026
The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.
Politicians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
What you need to know about the school cellphone ban
The Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Disability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memo
The Government is expected to confirm a review of Whaikaha today.
Property Insider: Kāinga Ora probing finances on four state house sites; changes at Mitre 10
Kāinga Ora on accounts, aesthetics, Mitre 10 in Waikato, what price a Resido car park?
Watch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warns
Work programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.
Govt boosts Pharmac funding by $1.7b
The Government will boost Pharmac’s budget by more than $1.7 billion over the next four years. Video / NZ Herald
PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.
Bruce Cotterill: After six months is the Government on the right track?
OPINION: Momentum is on the rise, but plenty more to do.
Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.