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Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)
New council water companies to access cheap borrowing
Simeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.
Power prices double in three weeks; Government may intervene
Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.
Editorial: No relief for 'squeezed middle' as rates rises gobble up tax cuts
OPINION: Budget 2024 promised 'relief' from rising costs, but are households feeling it?
Gisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeep
Gisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.
Many departments will get no extra money in 2025 but Māori language bonuses can stay: Nicola Willis
Departments will need to manage cost increases within budgets.
Oranga Tamariki scraps 337 service contracts, recovers $22m in funding, citing ‘under-delivery’
The minister claims there are no cuts to frontline roles.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland station
In Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.
Former Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen Tana
The ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve better
OPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.
'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses target
The Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed
National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024
Opinion: Four reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good
OPINION: Any plans to part-privatise Kiwibank deserve close scrutiny.
Speaker urges MPs to use complaint process amid concerns about Parliament behaviour
It comes as the PM reiterates his call for MPs to tone down divisive language.
Edmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1b
Edmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.
More and more students leaving school before turning 17
School-leaver data is considered more robust – has the slide in education continued?
Luxon says schools can defer arts, music as teaching comes under microscope
The Government wants to lift maths achievement levels for students.
Simon Wilson: Nats conference hugs and kisses, silly statements and plan for better maths
OPINION: It was happy days for National over the weekend but is the party subtly changing?
Government looks at limiting public access to forest after safety concerns from iwi
The Government is open to limiting public access to a Nelson forest.
Social investment to be at heart of Government
The Government wants departments to share more data.
Schools under the microscope: Doubts emerge over whether students are getting worse
Experts say achievement has not fallen as the Government has claimed.
Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
The 'shocking' data that pushed forward new maths curriculum
Luxon's conference maths announcement was pulled together in a few days.
Matthew Hooton: Kiwibank expansion plan deserves wide support
OPINION: Willis’ proposal honours Jim Anderton and Trevor Mallard’s vision.
Opinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cow
OPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.
Letters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?
OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.
PM's maths fix makes the perfect conference announcement – Claire Trevett
OPINION: It won't have hurt that Luxon's rush job on maths shows him as an Action Man.
Watch: 'Total system failure' - Luxon addresses media after maths action plan announcement
PM announces moves to bring forward change to the way maths is taught
'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori ward
If they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.
'Take the temperature down': John Key on debate around Māori issues
Sir John Key says governments need to tread carefully on race relations
Steve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a job
OPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.