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Ethnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee is building a big ethnic base.
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“Well, it doesn’t seem like it."
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The PM will also meet with the leaders of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
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The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?
Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary
OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.
Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.
Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment
As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals
The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.
Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits
OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.
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Luxon will gather with a number of senior world leaders.
Watch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debate
Act leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.
Fast-track projects raise conflict of interest questions – here’s how they were dealt with
The Government has laid out the process it followed.
Fast-track project list blows cover on proposal to double high-security prison capacity
But Corrections says there is no 'immediate plan' to increase capacity.
Opinion: Choosing the future path of Auckland’s transport infrastructure
OPINION: We desperately need councils to backfill central government’s funding shortfall.
Firearms Minister Nicole McKee’s conflicts of interest and the plan to manage them
The Prime Minister's Office says Nicole McKee hasn't breached any Cabinet rules.
The retiree leading Wellington's rates revolt
Judy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.
Focus: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on Fast-track Approvals Bill
Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announcing the Government’s fast-track projects. Video / NZ Herald
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says
And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.
Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin
OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.
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Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
NZ 'late to the party' in building infrastructure, PM says
Government open to public-private partnerships in building critical health infrastructure.
'Huge loss of confidence': Govt may strip ministry of school property role
The inquiry alleges schools were able to 'jump the queue' by lobbying politicians.
National changes its mind on 'financial black hole' for developers
The Government will underwrite developers in a scheme for which it criticised Labour.
Childcare subsidy calculations catch family out
Family don't qualify for rebate despite earning below the advertised $180k cap.