Charity welcomes government u-turn on disability funding changes | RNZ News
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The government is removing controversial purchasing guidelines.
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Willis insists she's been transparent on mismanagement of Orr resignation
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"Why on earth would I be motivated to in any way hide any of this when the person it ultimately all reflects badly on is the former Reserve Bank governor - not me?" the Finance Minister says.
Preferred supplier for new Cook Strait ferries chosen
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Rail Minister Winston Peters said that Ferry Holdings had narrowed down its shortlist of six shipyards to build the vessels to just one.
Seymour is rage-baiting on Paris Agreement - Luxon mustn’t bite - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace cautions Luxon that David Seymour is ragebaiting over leaving Paris - and warns the PM not to weaken the methane target.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $7.5 billion Amazon investment in New Zealand - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has outlined plans for mega-corporation Amazon to invest $7.5 billion in New Zealand. He told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking...
‘You can’t make false promises’: Q&A with Tāmaki Makaurau candidates
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Re: journalist Te Ahipourewa Forbes spoke with candidates standing in this week's by-election.
‘A surreal experience’: Oriini Kaipara on going up against ‘Goliath’ Peeni Henare for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Sir Pita Sharples cannot stop smiling. The Māori Party co-founder has his arm wrapped around the shoulders of veteran broadcaster and now party candidate...
Environmental Protection Authority claims Shane Jones’ criticism hurting staff - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is preparing to lock horns with the Environmental Protection Authority after its board chairman claimed the...
Foreign buyers: Overseas investors allowed to buy homes worth over $5m
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the minimum value of a house that could be bought by the visa holders is $5 million – less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply.
Wealthy foreign investors cleared to buy luxury homes | Stuff
Stuff
PM Christopher Luxon has announced changes to allow those on the Active Investor Plus visa buy homes in New Zealand.
Plans to grant Conservation Minister sole authority over land | RNZ News
RNZ
Federated Mountain Clubs said it would strip away democratic process and prioritise commercial interests.
Tepid response to the government's budget investment sweetner | RNZ News
RNZ
Businesses are largely lukewarm about one of the government's big Budget policies to boost the economy.
Regional airlines welcome $30m Government support package | Stuff
Stuff
New funding includes concessionary loans and interline investment to protect regional air links.
Govt announces $30m lifeline for regional flights, struggling airlines
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Associate Transport Minister James Meager said the support "is not a bailout" with funding coming in the form of concessionary loans.
Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.
Fishing licence overhaul to end rule sidelining women anglers
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From tomorrow, the archaic rule described by James Meager as an oversight, would be fixed to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights.
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