Collected stories - 1 June to 31 August 2022
Cabinet got it wrong and at this point in the election cycle it’s simply not prepared to waste political capital, writes Jessica Mutch McKay.
FENZ and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union met on Tuesday to find "a way forward in the current collective bargaining impasse".
Nicola Willis shot back, saying it was Labour's "day of shame" over its KiwiSaver U-turn.
Newshub
David Parker admits it's a bit embarrassing.
RNZ
Power Play - After kicking open the door to tax changes - a major vulnerability for the party - Labour has quickly slammed it shut again, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.
ZB
New Zealand's dairy export quota allocation system is to be reviewed for the first time since it was set up 15 years ago, with the aim of maximising value
Māori Television
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today said the government didn't wait till the Royal Commission into Abuse of Children in State Care reported before changing...
todayfm.co.nz
'We felt we have no other course of action at this point than to use the legal action to hold the Ministry to account on those broken promises.'
Democracy Project
The new “Health NZ” centralised government entity, now rebranding as “Te Whatu Ora”, looks like it’s starting life as the epitome of the new public sector model of PR-led public service shielded from full accountability and transparency. The Labour Government needs to force Te Whatu Ora to be transp
Newshub
A large number of Kiwis still aren't getting in touch with Inland Revenue.
NZ Herald
New tax rules will see the Government net an additional $225 million in tax each year.
Newshub
"I told them to repay. It's not their fault they've received the money."
RNZ
Backing te reo Māori on a chocolate bar has resulted in some backlash for Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson - and prompted a reminder for other ministers about the rules.
RNZ
The National Party is urging the government to apologise after the auditor-general's ruling on the distribution of payments to help low and middle income New Zealanders with the high cost of living.
Democracy Project
When politicians are failing to deliver, they tend to prioritise their communications efforts. It’s not surprising therefore that the spend on consultants and public relations has risen dramatically under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Ardern is an accomplished communicator and knows the value of go
The Government’s drive to set up large water entities could get messy if there is a shortage of trust in local decision-making, Dunedin’s mayor has...
RNZ
Backbench MPs have been hitting the headlines in the last few weeks, but what do they actually do?
todayfm.co.nz
Tinetti is a minister of the crown, she's in Cabinet, and she can fix this.
RNZ
Nurses took to the streets across the country today over what they say is pay disparity between community nurses and their counterparts in hospitals.
Newshub
Money was sent to foreigners' bank accounts.
RNZ
With the second $116 payment expected to be made from Thursday, Revenue Minister David Parker has announced changes that will mean some eligible people have to confirm they are based in NZ.
RNZ
Frustrated New Zealand-trained migrant nurses may leave the country because they cannot find an immediate path to residency, as the government tries to entice foreigners to fill thousands of health jobs.
Democracy Project
Far too much attention is paid to the endless political pronouncements and activities of Brian Tamaki and his Destiny Church. Last week the Bishop dominated a lot of political coverage and debate with his protest at Parliament and the announcement of yet another political party – Freedom NZ. Ther
bowalleyroad.blogspot.com
Trust Us – We Know What We ’ re Doing: Why is this government so determined to shut-up, shut-down and shut-out the Right? JAN TINETTI, A...
Stuff
The Government insists it has strengthened the monitoring of its child protection agency. Almost no-one seems to agree. Michelle Duff reports.
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