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Government warned against repealing Oranga Tamariki's Treaty commitments
Coalition hears from number of ministries about possible implications of making change.
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The changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.
Audrey Young: Luxon can't talk down seismic foreign policy shift
OPINION: Today's NZ-US statement virtually signs us up to Aukus II.
Baffling moments from minister Melissa Lee's post-Newshub interviews
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Tertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash roles
The PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
An AT manager is not happy about the cost of traffic management for pedestrian crossings.
Government to make it easier to evict tenants
It hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.
Chief Ombudsman to stay, despite resigning over age rule
Peter Boshier asked to continue in his role - despite the law saying he must resign at 72.
Taranaki Maunga bill passes first reading
The bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposal
More than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.
Jason Walls: Why MPs deserve a pay rise and why it shouldn't happen yet
OPINION: A decision on if MPs should get a pay rise is imminent - it's a tricky question.
Parliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill
Act and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.
Opinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela Calver
OPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.
More than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loom
A number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.
Pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third reading
The legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.
Winston Peters: Eclipse united US; says Clark will regret Aukus comments
The Foreign Minister spoke as his Europe-US tour drew to a close.
Govt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour
'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'
The power of Act and NZ First: who holds the most power - and how they use it
It's become clear which small party ministers have the most influence.
Why Government decision to scrap Labour rules could lessen competition and push up ECE fees
Officials don't know why ECE costs have soared.
Nicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings target
Nicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.
Greens surge, Act down in poll; Chris Bishop more liked than PM
The Green Party has surged under its new leadership.
Audrey Young: Labour takes aim at Luxon's targets... and misses
OPINION: Voters don't have a problem with setting targets, so why does Labour?
David Seymour and Christopher Luxon announce crackdown on truancy
Associate Education Minister David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announce the Government’s plan to tackle truancy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chris Hipkins critical of the Government's targets
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is critical of the Government's targets, especially truancy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Fines for Fiji trips during term? Seymour's tough talk as Govt reveals truancy plan
The Government wants to lift regular school attendance from 46 per cent to 80 per cent.
Public service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PM
Surgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.
'I want to see justice': Emails show concern at delay by PM's Office to strip James Wallace's knighthood
'I would have expected this to have been stripped as he has preyed upon young artists.'
MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts
The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.