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![Shane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Shane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banks
The fight against 'woke' banking has gone transtasman.
![Select committee reshuffle: ‘The Prime Minister wants to give other people a chance to develop’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Select committee reshuffle: ‘The Prime Minister wants to give other people a chance to develop’
The Government has changed the chair of a significant committee.
![Locked out: Young Kiwis harder hit by housing crisis than nearly anywhere in world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Locked out: Young Kiwis harder hit by housing crisis than nearly anywhere in world
Kiwis also feel much more under pressure to meet their next rent or mortgage payment.
![Kiribati Govt defends Winston Peters trip snub, but the Deputy PM isn’t buying it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kiribati Govt defends Winston Peters trip snub, but the Deputy PM isn’t buying it
Peters had intended to travel to the capital Kiribati, Tarawa, this month.
![Seymour’s privatisation talk pushes his agenda back into spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Seymour’s privatisation talk pushes his agenda back into spotlight
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's economic growth message has been overshadowed.
![PM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
PM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at election
Luxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.
![‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recover](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘We haven’t bounced back at all': PM hopes ‘digital nomads’ will help tourism recover
Christopher Luxon wants the tourism industry back to pre-Covid levels.
![Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500
Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.
![Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings
Critics and supporters make their case to Justice Select Committee.
![Watch: Govt reveals plan to allow ‘digital nomads’ to work remotely in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Watch: Govt reveals plan to allow ‘digital nomads’ to work remotely in NZ
The announcement was made at Wellington Airport.
!['Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
Day one of public submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
![Economic growth announcement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Economic growth announcement
Nicola Willis, Erica Stanford and Louise Upston hold announcement about economic growth. Video / NZ Herald
![David Seymour speaks before his Treaty Principles Bill submission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
David Seymour speaks before his Treaty Principles Bill submission
David Seymour speaks about the Treaty Principles Bill before going in for his submission. Video / Julia Gabel
![‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
More than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.
![Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill.
![Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update
The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald
![Joanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Joanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration system
OPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.
![In the Coalition’s crosshairs: What Nats, Act and NZ First want to achieve in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
In the Coalition’s crosshairs: What Nats, Act and NZ First want to achieve in 2025
NZF and Act will want to get more runs on the board to differentiate themselves for 2026
![Claire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Claire Trevett: The year of 'yeah, nah, yeah' and Luxon's bid to get National back on track
Luxon kicked off his year of saying 'yes' with a week of clear air - it won't last long.
![Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings
Speakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.
![National and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to grow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
National and NZ First’s frustration over Treaty bill only set to grow
OPINION: NZ First leader Winston Peters looked annoyed when he spoke of the bill's future.
![Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill at Rātana. Video / Mark Mitchell
![Commissioner recommends inquiry into judge’s disruption of NZ First function](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Commissioner recommends inquiry into judge’s disruption of NZ First function
Paul Goldsmith may launch an inquiry into a judge's disruption of NZ First function.
![Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa
Rātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.
![‘Two tribes’: Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’, raises privatisation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Two tribes’: Seymour believes NZ at ‘tipping point’, raises privatisation
He's delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
![Seymour expected to blow open controversial privatisation debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Seymour expected to blow open controversial privatisation debate
The Act leader is speaking in Auckland.
![Unfinished business – Roger Douglas hits back at public service boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Unfinished business – Roger Douglas hits back at public service boss
The former Finance Minister was unhappy with remarks made by new public service boss.
![After economy shrinks, Government promises to grow it again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
After economy shrinks, Government promises to grow it again
Unveiling competing visions for the future, National and Labour debate economic growth.
![Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry
Policy announcements are expected "in the coming months".