More than $13 billion paid out in wage subsidy scheme
More than 1.7 million jobs are being supported by the Government's wage subsidy scheme.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromGovernment Spending
Audrey Young: Peters raises temperature over smelter
COMMENT: If Coalition relations were not strained before, they will be after this week.
Peters quotes Hitler, takes swipe at Ardern in Tiwai speech
Peters says he would facilitate a deal to keep the smelter in Southland if re-elected.
Native fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for Nature
A Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.
Wage subsidy extension: SkyCity wins extra $9.4m support
"Decline in revenue over the past 40 days of more than 40 per cent" - SkyCity.
$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services
Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.
What would it take for a universal basic income to work in NZ?
A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.
Tertiary students to benefit from free mental health services
$25 million is to be invested to boost mental health support for tertiary students.
Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost
Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.
Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early
It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.
Heat still on: No hospital air-con for 10 more years
Doctors' union hot under collar as upgrades don't include "desperately needed" air-con.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Watch: Bird's-eye view of progress on NZ's biggest infrastructure project
Good progress is being made on the City Rail Link infrastructure project.
St James Theatre's owner wants $300m from Government
The theatre, which shut three years ago, has been put forward as a shovel-ready project.
NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.
PM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobs
Interest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.
Ben Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astray
The estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.
Wilson Parking claims another $1 million wage subsidy
Wilson Parking received $1.7 million in its first claim and $1m under the extension.
America's Cup key managers turn whistleblowers
Three key executives employed by America's Cup Events Ltd are assisting MBIE.
Auckland Council still up for an extra $20m for America's Cup
The council has already poured $113.5m into the cup and $100m to spruce up the waterfront.
NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury
A shorter lockdown means unemployment peak looks to be lower than feared, Treasury says.
Pandemic papers: Ministers ignored Treasury warning about $50m media package
Treasury advised against cutting Kordia transmission fees. The Government ignored it.
Covid papers: Treasury advised Robertson of business grant scheme
But the Govt never adopted the grant scheme, instead opting for a loan system.
Resolution needed at Ihumātao
Editorial: Could the Ihumātao standoff be resolved before the September 19 election?
Sasha Borissenko: Which smaller law firms took the wage subsidy and why
Smaller law firms on the wage subsidy and how they are navigating Covid-19
Covid-19 highlighted 'major racism and inequity' - Māori Party
The party wants a quarter of Government Covid-19 recovery projects to support Māori.
Revealed: The cost of the blanket Covid quarantine at the border
Twelve overseas arrivals have tested positive since the blanket quarantine at the border.
Minister challenged on America's Cup staff entry to NZ
Minister says he has not seen applications from teams.
Meat company repays controversial $43m wage subsidy
Meat company pays back $43m wage subsidy claim.
NZ Post receives $29m in wage subsidies - on top of $280m from Govt's budget
The move has ruffled the feathers of competitors in the courier industry.
Horizons submits $150m of 'shovel ready' environment projects
Twenty projects have now been refined to 13 projects worth over $150 million.
Concerns Govt lacks vision for Māori economy post-Covid
The pandemic has hurt many Māori businesses and critics say there is no plan to help them.
Hawke's Bay gets $15m from Govt for post-Covid job creation
The funding for roading projects aims to create jobs.