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Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
Government toughens Three Strikes 2.0, likely to include thousands more offenders
The new regime will now be retrospective, with a lower threshold for a first strike
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown's roading announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown say work has started on the first of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. Video / Mark Mitchell
Simeon Brown receives advice on government interventions at Wellington City Council
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has received advice from officials on potential government interventions at Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on complaints against Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
Advice on Govt intervention at Wellington City Council lands with Simeon Brown
Meanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.
Anaru Eketone: Act's belief Māori should have exact same rights as non-Māori flawed
OPINION: Rights are complex and many-layered.
Greg Smith: Why the RBNZ has to cut the OCR by at least 0.75%
OPINION: Our economic data is dire, and the RBNZ must take drastic steps.
Act copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour says
David Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.
Book highlighting climate change in the Pacific launched at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
'Trouble in Paradise' features climate change imagery from across the Pacific.
Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps
The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.
Minister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024
Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
Andrew Bayly addresses interaction that led to complaint against him
Andrew Bayly speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about an incident in October that led to a complaint being laid against him. Video / Newstalk ZB
Complaint made against Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew Bayly
Minister Andrew Bayly has apologised after a complaint he allegedly swore at, mocked and ridiculed a man during a ministerial visit to a business. Video / NZ Herald
Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge
Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZB
Group's animated ad pokes fun at David Seymour’s legislation
'Regular New Zealanders' who oppose Act's Treaty Principles Bill create comedy skit.
'Like a sick idiot': Peters claims use of 'simile' excuses his language in House amid uproar
It's just the latest row in the House over MPs' conduct in recent weeks.
Opinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?
Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau claims Govt intervention not discussed in meeting with minister
The mayor went into the meeting adamant any outside intervention was unnecessary.
Tory Whanau speaks after meeting Minister Simeon Brown
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speaks after meeting with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown at Parliament today.
What's behind the Māori hikoi to Wellington
'Every step of the hīkoi is a ... step towards our own liberation as a people.'
Prosecution guidelines 'an update to what’s already there'
Solicitor-General's new guidelines cover the test for prosecution to diversion schemes.
Audrey Young: Solicitor-General and Attorney-General clash over prosecution guidelines
COMMENT: Judith Collins expressed disquiet about the new guidelines.
‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiaries
MSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.
'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threat
Wellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.
'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fine
Meanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.
Maybe Act can be thanked for exposing the chimera of Treaty principles to proper scrutiny
Professor Jane Kelsey analyses Act's Treaty Principles Bill motivation.
Treasury asks itself why its forecasts are wrong, sanctions on the table
Treasury's revenue forecasting hasn't been the best recently. It's trying to fix that.
Wellington council warned airport could request money for expansion plan
If the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.
Act leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins' reaction to 1News Verian poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark Mitchell