Erica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand Hall
Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.
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'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for education
Education Minister moving fast over maths failures.
Put on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encore
This week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.
Luxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agenda
Luxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.
'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill
The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
Christopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501s
He will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.
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'.
'We have to leave right now': Why PM was rushed away from media briefing
Police received intelligence about a security threat involving the PM.
Justice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition order
Dotcom will be deported to the United States.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.
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.
Revealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming as report finds 'no controls' on spending
A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
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.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Three Waters fix could mean credit downgrades for some councils
The head of the LGFA says borrowing costs unlikely to increase significantly for councils.
‘A winnable issue’: Experts say Covid and flu vaccine access key to meeting New Zealand ED targets
Health officials warned the Minister the target would need a whole of system approach.
Benefit traffic light system: What you need to know
Government announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.
Te Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown Relations pared back as Govt 'clarifies' functions
Te Arawhiti, the Office for Māori Crown relations, was set up in 2018.
'Significant downside': Greens maintain decades-long opposition to GE crops
The two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.
Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'
The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Kiwi road maintenance crisis as resurfacing costs increase 50% in six years
Simeon Brown blames the previous Government.
'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light system
The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.
Andrew Little backs Government decision to explore Aukus pillar 2, distancing himself from Labour position
Andrew Little supported the Government's decision to explore the deal.
'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestion
The Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.
Kāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five years
Two Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.
Police Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changes
Group says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.
Government: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months
'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
'A cruel hoax': How a minister, a property mogul, a ‘good bloke’, and the pandemic combined to resolve a 170-year injustice
Some of a Wānaka forest with popular trails can now become 150 homes on prime real estate
Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
Opinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.