Collected stories - 1 June to 31 August 2022
The Dunedin City Council is poised to put forward a case for the southern region to keep control of its Three Waters assets. Dilution of local...
RNZ
It's something Local Government New Zealand says it has to confront as it tries to make councils more diverse.
RNZ
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi has arrived in Wellington and met with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
NZ Herald
The Govt seems to be reforming rules on secret political donations in a secretive way.
Newshub
The minister admits "we are not out of the woods by any means".
NZ Herald
Māori Development Minister's new data highlights wāhine Māori are a growth business.
Stuff
This excerpt from the new book from political reporter Andrea Vance focuses on the moments of crisis leading up to and after the National Party leader broke.
Stuff
Leo Molloy has been taken to task for "six months of insults" during an Auckland mayoral debate.
RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says local government is having to deal with major and rapid change but it is not insurmountable.
Ardern said the status quo was not an option because it could mean ratepayers being faced with bills of up to $9000 per household.
NZ Herald
She will also likely face questions over masks after posting a group photo without masks.
The origins of a swamp kauri bowl gifted to the US President are causing controversy in Te Tai Tokerau.
Newshub
"You need to be very careful when you're crossing those domains."
NZ Herald
To witness rangatahi speak out about their reality gives great hope for the future.
RNZ
The Waitangi Tribunal, set up to address injustices against tangata whenua, has been accused of being unfair to Māori in the way it operates.
NZ Herald
A group of media companies has for years argued the duo should be identified.
Stuff
An acute medical nurse believes lives are being lost and nursing registrations are in jeopardy due to "dangerous" staffing levels at her hospital.
Newshub
"She has asked New Zealanders to follow her rules at great cost. The least she could do is follow Parliament's rules herself."
RNZ
As New Zealand once again faces record high inflation, National and ACT say the government needs to lower spending, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and cut taxes.
Some Green Party members say the co-leader isn't doing enough to address climate change.
Māori Television
The official Youth Parliament kicks off this week guaranteeing one youth member for every MP but, to give more rangatahi Māori an experience of Parliament,...
todayfm.co.nz
'Blue Blood' is squarely focused on National’s crisis in opposition but it offers a cautionary tale to any and all political parties, writes Tova O'Brien.
Newshub
The $4 million project will see 200 participants receive targeted nutrition support, including guidance on food preparation and recipe ideas.
RNZ
The 25-cent cut in petrol excise duty and half-price public transport fares will be extended into next year, but one economist warns it's a costly move that is not targeted at those who need cost reductions the most.
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