New Zealand Politics – Collected- News - Winter 2026

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Law change will stop iwi representatives voting on council committees

Government says the change will stop councils appointing iwi representatives as full voting members, as it was "not democratic". Keep Reading

Unelected people to be banned from voting on council committees, Local Government Minister Simon Watts announces - NZ Herald

The Government will stop unelected individuals from voting on council committees, a move an Act MP has characterised as closing an “anti-democratic... Keep Reading

Conservation on the cusp: funding cuts and a Chrisp appointment - Newsroom

The Government’s under fire for shrinking funding for DoC but Conservation Minister Tama Potaka hints at future announcements Keep Reading

NZ First recruits another Hobson’s Pledge spokesperson to stand in general election - NZ Herald

The spokesman for lobby group Hobson’s Pledge will stand as a candidate for New Zealand First in the upcoming general election. The party said Elliot Ikilei... Keep Reading

Budget surprise for the banks – but Willis says she will be surprised if the “tiny” levy costs are passed on to customers – Point of Order

📌 Summary Table — Who actually pays NZ levies? Levy Legal payer Economic payer (who really pays) Notes Fuel Excise Duty Fuel companies Consumers Included in pump price. Road User Charges Diesel vehicle owners Diesel vehicle owners Paid per km/weight. ACC Motor Vehicle Levy Petrol users & vehicle owners Motorists In petrol + rego fees.… Keep Reading