'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestion
The Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.
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Brown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.
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Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
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Te Pāti Māori ‘will no longer engage’ with NZ Herald after Hobson’s Pledge ad
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Peters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tour
PM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.
Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding
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Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending
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Outcry over Tākai closure
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The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
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Union criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.
Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge
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Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
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Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
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Power prices double in three weeks; Government may intervene
Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.
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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
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Former Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen Tana
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve better
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'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.