Lord of the Rings' NZ exit a tourism nightmare come true
Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.
Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.
But Kāinga Ora has defended the spend, saying it has been received well by the community.
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Strikes planned for August and September will go ahead.
Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at his old school, which will get $6 million.
Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.
The release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.
Ari NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens
Auckland Unlimited says the high cost of the America's Cup won't stop it hosting events.
Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.
The Govt will repay those who paid too much due to an error.
Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".
ACT says more investment will help it fix housing crisis.
Michael Wood is promising more details once the Government makes key decisions.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.
'RMA takes too long, costs too much and hasn't protected the environment.'
Paul Majurey: "Emphasis on whanaungatanga - relationship, not profit."
Just 11 per cent of people think politicians should give Team NZ whatever they ask for.
"You have to say it's going to get things moving." - Shane Brealey welcoming new fund
EDITORIAL: The bridge would be a valuable tourism asset for New Zealand's biggest city.
Pharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.
OPINION: The Australian Budget is "ambitious and bold" by comparison.
COMMENT: For National, it is time to put the Don Brash playbook in archives.
Ardern talks borders, the Covid fund and the benefits boost in a post-Budget interview.
What it feels like to win a huge Antarctic contract: Leighs tells all.
The Beehive Diaries' Budget week edition - and what we "learnt".
OPINION: The lack of a gender lens makes New Zealand a laggard compared to Australia.
THE CONVERSATION: Earlier this year, Oz treasurer scoffed at idea of a wellbeing budget.
For some whānau, living in cow sheds and tents on the beach has become "the new norm".
"People from all walks of life often raise with me the issue of poverty," Ardern says.