Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector
'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.
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Simeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaul
The Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.
78 applications received for new or converted charter schools
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Justice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition order
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Government to shift Whaikaha's support role to the Social Development Ministry.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.
Opinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate future
OPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.
PM urges parents to be alert for meth-laced lollies distributed in food parcels
Christopher Luxon is in Sydney on an infrastructure and investment trip.
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A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
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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.
Luxon's ‘pretty direct’ message for Albanese: Deportees and infrastructure on agenda at third meeting
Christopher Luxon comes with a message on 501s for the Aussie PM.
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Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.
Company directors to be able to keep home addresses private
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister outlines planned Companies Act reforms.
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.
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Health officials warned the Minister the target would need a whole of system approach.
Three Waters fix could mean credit downgrades for some councils
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Government announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.
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Te Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.
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The two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.
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'If you're prepared to yell at Jacinda at the height of her popularity, bring on the rest'
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
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OPINION: The mayor and the minister do not agree on how to fix Auckland.
Kiwi road maintenance crisis as resurfacing costs increase 50% in six years
Simeon Brown blames the previous Government.
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The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.
Opinion: The numbers don't add up on Govt's rushed maths changes
OPINION: The Govt appears to be manufacturing a crisis to justify rushing the changes.