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The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.

The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details. Keep Reading
Security guards have dragged pro-Palestine protesters from Parliament’s public gallery after they rained papers down on MPs in the House and heckled them... Keep Reading
Radical changes are on the way for anyone doing building or planning work that requires a consent. Keep Reading
The Prime Minister has described the reforms as a "game changer" for New Zealand, with details of exactly what the replacement will look like to be revealed on Tuesday afternoon. Keep Reading
The MP for Te Tai Tokerau is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. Keep Reading
Party leaders across the spectrum have given their thoughts on the new 1News Verian poll, released this evening. Keep Reading
The latest 1News Verian poll has better news for National and Labour. Keep Reading
Christopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile. Video / Mark Mitchell Keep Reading
Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency and skipping consultation. Keep Reading
95% of submissions oppose the fast-track amendment bill. Government pushes ahead; committee suggests changes without amending. Opposition cites rushed process, overreach, and risks to Māori rights. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori’s Hui a Tau at Waiatuhi marae draws larger turnout amid online turmoil, highlighting unity calls, leadership tensions, court-reinstated member Kapa-Kingi, and notable absences. Keep Reading
The UK has proposed to scrap jury trials for offences carrying sentences of less than three years, a change the Justice Minister says New Zealand is also considering to help speed up court processes. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs. Keep Reading
The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months. Keep Reading
Nearly 24,000 New Zealanders back a petition by National Iwi Chairs to restore Treaty obligations for school boards, arguing repeal undermines equity in education. Keep Reading
An interim high court ruling has returned Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as a member of the party, after she was ousted alongside fellow MP Tākuta Ferris. Keep Reading
Matthew Tukaki Posted On December 6, 2025 Keep Reading
Kapa-Kingi will be able to attend the party's Annual General Meeting in Rotorua this Sunday. Keep Reading
Shane Jones says there has been a drift into the South Island of fisheries resources that have historically been located in the North Island. Keep Reading
Dale Husband Posted On December 5, 2025 Keep Reading
The deal includes a 4.6 percent pay increase over two years. Keep Reading
The head of the Justice Ministry is defending Sunny Kaushal’s work as chairman of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for victims of retail crime, including... Keep Reading
The Government will soon make changes to the way stillbirths are registered. The changes are designed to be more “compassionate” to grieving parents, Mental... Keep Reading
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said residents had long "faced uncertainty, especially when moving out and waiting for their money to be repaid". Keep Reading
Labour MPs have hit back at David Seymour as he joked they were chasing Oscars. Keep Reading
All major political parties agree artificial intelligence must not be used to mislead, but their approaches to using – or avoiding – the technology in the 2026 campaign vary widely. Keep Reading
Luxon will be there tomorrow, but how often have his predecessors taken part? Keep Reading
Voters are facing significant rule changes that were only just made into law. Keep Reading
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead. Keep Reading
By Phil Smith of RNZ The 2025 parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In the MPs’ final hurrah – the adjournment debate – David Seymour announced... Keep Reading
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far. Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading



