Labour will outline 'tax commitments' before election – Hipkins
Figures from Inland Revenue - to be released today - will showcase how much tax the wealthiest New Zealanders pay.
Collected stories - 1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023
Figures from Inland Revenue - to be released today - will showcase how much tax the wealthiest New Zealanders pay. Keep Reading
But the Prime Minister still refuses to reveal what his Party's tax policy will be ahead of the election. Keep Reading
The government wants to get cross-party support for its planned congestion charging scheme before introducing a law to enable it. Keep Reading
"She belittled them, was dismissive, and blamed them for not having enough time to give to her." Keep Reading
Anyone who thinks that political scandals don’t matter, need only look to the United Kingdom where, on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned after an investigation into complaints of bullying. He is the third senior minister to resign in six months following a tumultuous period in B Keep Reading
Welcome Back, Cobber: Is it possible that Anthony Albanese’s limited concessions on New Zealanders’ access to Australian citizenship are in... Keep Reading
Minister of Justice Kiri Allan is currently pushing through a programme of reform to the rules around political fundraising by politicians. And yet it turns out Allan herself has received large donations that raise questions about the integrity of the politician, the donor, and the Beehive systems t Keep Reading
The Prime Minister has returned from Australia, celebrating a big win in trans-Tasman relations. Keep Reading
The prime minister was basking in the glory of the pathway to citizenship announcement, 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay writes. Keep Reading
The government is beefing up RNZ’s budget after scrapping the new public media entity it planned over four years. But what’s the ‘broadcasting strategy for all New Zealanders’ the minister says he’s putting together? And what’s the plan for state-owned TVNZ? Keep Reading
“There is a history of recognising the particular rights of Māori in this country, but I don't believe giving Māori something necessarily takes anything away from the rest of us.” — Local government minister Kieran McAnulty. Keep Reading
"We actually haven't had those discussions." Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: The new rules will end two decades of being treated ever more shabbily by Australian governments - and provide a real legacy achievement for Jacinda Ardern Keep Reading
The Australian government has announced a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders, ending a tension between the two countries that has lasted for more than 20 years. Keep Reading
"I've updated my conflict of interest information on this matter to provide absolute transparency," the Labour MP said. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins expects significant progress will be made this weekend regarding the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia. Keep Reading
He says he has given money to different parties. Keep Reading
Analysis - Teachers underwhelmed by the government's cut class plan, farmers give National's agriculture policy a cautious tick and National election candidate quits after a "disgusting" social media post. Keep Reading
The government is more than doubling its support for businesses targeted by ram raids and aggravated robberies. Keep Reading
This week in our political panel, we glance ahead, with ANZAC Day on the horizon. [picture id="4LSRZOG_copyright_image_292247" crop="16x10" layout="full"] In that spirit Corin Dann spoke to Australian Associated Press' New Zealand correspondent, Ben McKay, alongside RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Keep Reading
Luxon said, "not all candidates are going to be perfect". Keep Reading
National's ex-candidate for the Taieri electorate Stephen Jack has lashed out at the media after resigning, accusing it of "woke stupidity" and "character assassination" which destroyed his political ambitions. Keep Reading
"It's a sad day when New Zealanders are being told to believe that annual price rises of 6.7 percent are somehow good news." Keep Reading
The government also engaged Microsoft to look at questions of sovereignty and citizenship to help government services go digital. Keep Reading
OPINION: If a National-led government is a serious prospect, no serious commentator expects Luxon to reject negotiations with Te Pāti Māori Keep Reading
Your voice is important and you can help shape the outcome for all New Zealanders by putting your views before Parliament. Be sure to have your say so Parliament is better informed. Keep Reading
Parliament changed a long-standing rule this week and will now leave the counting of votes to the experts. It turns out MPs just aren’t that good at counting. Keep Reading
As she prepares to deliver of her valedictory statement to parliament, Jacinda Ardern will be remembered as an outstanding prime minister – though perhaps not for reasons of her own choosing. Keep Reading
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Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the anti virus mandate occupation protests in Wellington. Keep Reading
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