Collected stories - 1 March to 31 May 2022
Stuff
ANALYSIS: As households and businesses feel the pinch of rapidly rising prices, will the Budget deliver measures to relieve the cost of living?
RNZ
The New Zealand government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
todayfm.co.nz
An announcement won't treat your illness or reduce your grocery bill, or get you into your first home.
We asked Kiwis around the country what they want included in Thursday's announcement.
RNZ
Scrapping pre-departure tests will come "sooner rather than later", and more advice is being sought on whether people with adverse reactions could be exempt from workforce mandates.
Ardern beamed into the House to answer questions from Christopher Luxon.
NZ Herald
It's the PM's first appearance after testing positive for Covid-19.
The Finance minister has already dubbed it a 'health budget', saying there will be significant investment - including for the Māori Health Authority.
From the Government's $2.9 billion emissions reduction plan, $35.4 million will go towards supporting a transition for farmers, growers and whenua Māori.
Stuff
OPINION: Drawing the line between fiscal prudence and his Government’s reputation for profligacy remains Grant Robertson’s biggest Budget challenge.
NZ Herald
Economist more interested in effect climate plan will have on growth than on inflation.
Stuff
OPINION: What if interest rates go up and inflation continues to bite for another 18 months?
RNZ
Increasing Māori participation in local democracy is the intention behind a "crucial" project, because Māori and young people are "disengaged and disenfranchised".
NZ Herald
NZ On Air blasted for awarding $200,000 to a doco about a sitting MP.
Stuff
Fringe benefit tax break on public transport could help get workers back into the office, but bigger changes less likely, experts forecast.
Stuff
Christopher Luxon says businesses should get on with decarbonising without "corporate welfare" from the Government - except for farmers.
Some DHB workers will get a 40% pay rise.
The Conversation
Tackling climate change is a budget priority, but will we see the major investment in cycling infrastructure and public transport that is one obvious solution?
The Standard
Business NZ has claimed that the proposed Fair Play legislation breaches International Labour Law and that the International Labour Organisation agrees with it. But its claims appear to be on the wrong side of what we could politely describe as the truth.
Newshub
The Hui delved into co-governance during a special episode on Monday.
The Motor Trade Association is calling for a "scrap and replace" car scheme for all Kiwis.
todayfm.co.nz
The Emissions Reduction Plan has been a long time coming. And it's huge. Multi-billion-dollar-huge. And, if I'm honest, I want quite a bit more detail.
RNZ
As the government hails its plan to reduce New Zealand's emissions as a significant landmark, opposition parties remain more sceptical.
Newsroom
The Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan is flush with incentives for low emissions transport, native tree planting and clean energy in industry but may struggle to meet its targets.
Newshub
A move to introduce congestion charging has been kicked down the road.
RNZ
There's a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 - here's the main expenses in an easy-to-read list.
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