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Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling

COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.

Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time

OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.

Changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ Herald

Māori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goal

A $50m investment has surpassed expectations.

Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials

'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'

Day after accusing councils of wasting money, Govt puts $750K toward dance festival

Govt funds $750k for World Dance Crew Championship despite calls to cut 'nice-to-haves'.

Du Val Group: Andrew Bayly quizzed over statutory management

Complexity and scale meant immediate government intervention was required - Bayly.

Seymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cuts

More than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.

Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.

Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates

OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.

Revealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming as report finds 'no controls' on spending

A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.

Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.

Revealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming today as report finds 'no controls' on spending

A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.

What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed

Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCR

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.

State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools

Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.