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Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson says all the projects had previously been announced, some by the last government, before being put on hold.
Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson says all the projects had previously been announced, some by the last government, before being put on hold. Keep Reading
The Government is defending its housing reforms as the political left accuses Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka of downplaying the impact of his own policies. Keep Reading
The government's mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt. Keep Reading
Hospital and roading upgrades form the bulk of infrastructure projects the Government intends to start before Christmas. The launch time for the projects -... Keep Reading
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know. Keep Reading
The deal is expected to deliver up to $157 million to New Zealand dairy exporters. Keep Reading
David Seymour says giving local authorities a portion of tax collected on new residential builds would provide an enduring and predictable solution for infrastructure funding. Jonathan Milne reports. Keep Reading
Resource Management Act Reform Minister Chris Bishop has put a stop to councils working on district and regional plans until the new legislation takes effect. Keep Reading
"I've just made it clear that I expect Winston Peters to be the person that engages with the UN," the prime minister said. Keep Reading
Labour MP Peeni Henare is dismissing Te Pāti Māori’s claim that his running in the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection threatens Māori voices in Parliament. The... Keep Reading
A physicist wrote to the government warning the public was being given a "materially incomplete" picture. Keep Reading
The idea proposed by a former finance minister and an economist would have you paying into savings rather than tax. Keep Reading
The Government will effectively veto a controversial dispute settlement scheme from 15-nation trade deal – but critics fear law changes at home may have the same effect Keep Reading
Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora added 2,100 nurses and more than 600 doctors to its ranks between September 2023 and March 2025, according to new figures... Keep Reading
The coalition of groups says the current system is failing to provide sufficient electricity generation. Keep Reading
Founders of the Canterbury Charity Hospital, Dame Sue Bagshaw and Dr Phil Bagshaw, are opposed to moves to shift more operations to private providers. Keep Reading
Analysis: Te Pāti Māori has two overhang seats. The Independent Electoral Review recommended abolishing the provision for overhang seats, writes Jonathan Milne. Keep Reading
Despite being a non-sitting week last week, Parliament was brimming with political intrigue and drama between MPs - just not bona fide ones. Keep Reading
“There are now suggestions that even Treaty settlements themselves may be seen as negotiable by the Crown, despite statements in the coalition agreement that they would be upheld.” — Melanie Nelson. Keep Reading
“This is the most rejected, reviled, and opposed bill in the history of our government.” — Tina Ngata on the Regulatory Standards Bill. Keep Reading
But supporters of the Education and Training Amendment Bill say universities can't be trusted to uphold freedom of expression. Keep Reading
Labour is expected to confirm its candidate for the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, with senior MP Peeni Henare likely to be chosen to fight for his old... Keep Reading
CoinFlip, one of the country's largest providers with around 120 machines, said the ban on crypto ATMs was a "step backward" that failed to address the underlying illicit behaviour. Keep Reading
Minister Nicole McKee has stepped in with a ban on crypto ATMs just as NZ's largest operator is put up for sale. Andrew Bevin reports. Keep Reading
Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says. Keep Reading
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills. Keep Reading
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