The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline. Keep Reading

About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement negotiations. Keep Reading

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The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050. Keep Reading

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Aperahama Edwards says the government has no authority to push through a law that would make it harder for Māori to win customary marine title to the foreshore and seabed. Keep Reading

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The NZ First leader is demanding answers over the sale of brands including Mainland and Anchor. Keep Reading

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Comment: Minister Judith Collins has relaxed constraints on consultants spend, after the public sector massively over-delivered on promised spending cuts ... and the Govt work-rate slowed accordingly. Keep Reading

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament. Keep Reading

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The design of the new Jobseeker policy incentivises parents of unemployed teenagers to work fewer hours, for fear of the teens losing their benefit. Keep Reading

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Speaking to reporters outside Parliament this morning, John Tamihere said he would not answer "claims and allegations". Keep Reading

National's Penny Simmonds has commented on only eight of the 43 fast track projects she has been sent invites for. Keep Reading

The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment. Keep Reading