The Conversation
The prime minister’s state-of-the-nation focus on economic growth, particularly in mining and tourism, was long on aspiration and short on realistic expectations.
Pundit
The invitation to comment on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill opens with Minister David Seymour stating ‘[m]ost of New Zealand's problems can be traced to poor productivity, and poor productivity can be traced to poor regulations’.
Newsroom
If you could talk economic growth into existence, Christopher Luxon's NZ would top the OECD. Tim Murphy reports on the State of the Nation speech
www.stuff.co.nz
It’s been 65 years since a prime minister has lost an election, stayed on in Opposition, and gone on to retake the top job. Now Chris Hipkins thinks he can pull off the same trick.
Newsroom
Opinion: Some ministers demoted, one given a hospital pass – and some given get-out-of-jail-free cards
RNZ
Analysis - Coalition parties looks set to try to differentiate themselves, opposition parties may get closer, and Nicola Willis tries to kickstart the economy.
NZ Herald
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka’s Waitangi Tribunal appointments have been criticised by Te Pāti Māori as a “whitewash”. Māori Development Minister...
The Standard
Christopher Luxon has conducted a major Cabinet Reshuffle with the stand out feature the demotion of Shane Reti and the transfer of Health from Reti to Simeon Brown.
The Conversation
Governments regularly focus on doubling exports to improve the economy. While the goal may be aspirational, there are ways to grow the export sector. Here’s how.
NZ Herald
THREE KEY FACTS Quite a few people have lost their jobs in the health service system, so another one is no real surprise. At least National Minister Shane...
RNZ
Analysis - The prime minister has taken a close hard look at the varying skills of his ministers, resulting in a portfolio allocation imbalance following Sunday's reshuffle, Jo Moir writes.
Newsroom
Analysis: Despite the Government's talk about tax cuts and falling interest rates, a majority of Kiwis say the country is going the wrong way.
Newsroom
From the University of Auckland - Opinion: The Gene Technology Bill seeks to make genetic engineering research and technology readily available in NZ. Lauren Baal weighs up the pros and cons.
Newsroom
Opinion: This year, Andrew Little would like to see resistance to a proposed law that would away longstanding employment protections for some.
The Standard
That grinding noise you can hear from the Parliamentary precinct is the sound of National backbenchers sharpening their knives getting ready for a change of leadership. Because the latest Curia poll shows National has fallen behind Labour in the preferred party stakes.
Pundit
The state of the current economy may be similar to when National left office in 2017.
Newsroom
Opinion: Dr Areti Metuamate wants to see a 2025 of compassionate decision-making – and a PM who builds bridges rather than divides.
Newsroom
Lawyer says removing tax exemptions could discourage companies like Sanitarium from operating in NZ.
Newsroom
Opinion: Against a backdrop of disconcerting decisions affecting the environment, Gary Taylor urges that we slow down this year and get it right.
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.
Newsroom
From the University of Auckland - Opinion: It’s crucial that any potential decisions around deregistering the Waipareira Trust maintain the integrity of the charitable sector.
www.stuff.co.nz
When Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down as prime minister of Canada this week, a career that had loomed large suddenly appeared shrunken and slight.
Newsroom
If the Green Party wants to be taken seriously, it needs to bust through old stereotypes, Chlöe Swarbrick tells Newsroom.
Newsroom
Opinion: Rob Campbell wants to see fewer 'Quid Games' and more conviction in NZ politics in 2025.
NZ Herald
OPINION: He wahine marae; he pou tupua, he mareikura. The Honourable Dr Dame Tariana Turia has been described in many ways since her passing last Friday. A...
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