As mass layoffs loom, PSA wants limits on agency restructures - Newsroom Related Newsroom A new proposal would see agencies assess costs and benefits of engaging in restructures, as the Govt targets 10,000 firings by 2029. Keep Reading
ACT to introduce physical presence requirements for permanent residents if elected | RNZ Related RNZ The ACT party will introduce physical presence requirements for permanent residents, if elected. Keep Reading
Pacific leaders push for climate survival as coalition splits on Paris deal - Newsroom Related Newsroom NZ's decision to bar climate litigation and coalition infighting over the Paris deal come under the microscope as Pacific leaders discuss how best to tackle rising seas. Sam Sachdeva reports from Palau. Keep Reading
Political courage would have left fuel taxes untouched, say sector bosses | RNZ Related RNZ Transport and infrastructure leaders are accusing National and Labour of cowardice for pulling back on planned fuel tax increases. Keep Reading
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Act proposes scrapping New Zealand’s permanent resident visa - NZ Herald Related NZ Herald Act wants to scrap New Zealand’s Permanent Resident Visa and impose ongoing physical-presence requirements on Resident Visa holders who want to retain their... Keep Reading
Treasury warned Government not to rush new school assessment tool before data breach - NZ Herald Related NZ Herald Treasury warned the Government not to rush its new school assessment tool – months before a security flaw made the records of 276 students accessible. The... Keep Reading
Sir Brian Roche letter discusses more than halving public service agencies from 42 to 15-20 - NZ Herald Related NZ Herald A previously unseen letter from the Public Service Commissioner discusses reducing the number of Government agencies from 42 to 15 to 20. But Sir Brian Roche... Keep Reading
Winston Peters takes crack at Christopher Luxon over Paris climate agreement stance | RNZ Related RNZ The Foreign Minister has taken another crack at the Prime Minister's political experience, after Christopher Luxon said remaining in the Paris climate agreement would be a bottom line in coalition negotiations. Keep Reading
New Zealand Politics – Collected- News - Winter 2026 News Know This Author: Know This Editor Created: Sat 29 Aug 2026, 08:23 pm Category: Political Location: Latest collected news stories on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading
Explainer: What are the rules around election advertising? | RNZ Related RNZ Explainer - It's two months until Election Day and campaign billboards have been sprouting up like multicoloured weeds, with catchy slogans and smiling candidate portraits lining the roads. Keep Reading
New Zealand Politics – Collected- News - Winter 2026 News Know This Author: Know This Editor Created: Sat 29 Aug 2026, 08:23 pm Category: Political Location: Latest collected news stories on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading