Collected stories - 1 September to 30 November 2021
Stuff
An independent review has found a swathe of issues, including lack of funding, low diversity, and mistrust between local and central government.
Stuff
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern has been deliberately unclear, and that's because her strategy is a massive gamble.
RNZ
The government is bowing to pressure from business leaders who want fast acting Covid-19 tests available in workplaces.
RNZ
It's too early to say if amalgamation is on the cards for New Zealand's 78 councils, but the way towns and cities are run is poised for overhaul.
The legislation is set to pass into law despite most submissions raising concern about a disproportional impact on Māori.
Newshub
"She seems disconnected to most New Zealanders," says Federated Farmers CEO Terry Copeland.
A report finds New Zealand was "relatively slow" to adopt saliva testing and preparing for rapid antigen testing
Stuff
It was protesters, sausage sizzles and jabs in arms as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise visit to two vaccine sites
Stuff
A “special representative” will be sent to the Middle East to help extract more than 1000 New Zealanders and visa holders stranded in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Newshub
One of the leading architects of the elimination strategy has backed health officials' move to enlist gang leaders in the vaccine rollout.
NZ Herald
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope about the role of business leaders in government decision making.
bowalleyroad.blogspot.com
Free Falling? New Zealanders needed to hear Jacinda take a firm line on vaccination, issuing stern warnings to those who declared their int...
Newsroom
The Government's plan to decarbonise its vehicle fleet has hit a roadblock, with agencies saying only 49 percent of the fleet can go electric by the 2025 deadline.
They must test negative for Covid-19 a second time after self-isolating before returning to Parliament.
Opposition parties have slammed the Government's delay, arguing it stifled the country's roll-out.
Newshub
A "large number" of gang members have been caught up in Auckland's Delta outbreak.
ZB
Vaccine passports are on the way. The Government wants a system up and running from November in time for the summer event season. They'd be both printabl
Newsroom
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday more Auckland preschoolers could go back to early childhood centres this week. What she didn't say was lockdown bubble restrictions mean centres can take less than half normal enrolments and the majority are already full.
Newsroom
After its commercial rent mediation scheme was an abject failure, the Government suddenly and unexpectedly adapted a plan originally blocked by Winston Peters more than a year ago. Submissions close today, but without changes, desperate companies won't necessarily get the help they need.
Newshub
Here are the latest developments.
Newshub
"There are still several outstanding policy questions to be considered."
Stuff
Auckland’s district health boards this week funded phone calls to get patients out and vaccinated but those working in the sector say more needs to be done.
Newsroom
Government funding of reporters in private sector news is ramping up but, as Stephen Parker writes, the scheme could become a headache for media companies when the tap is turned off.
Newsroom
An independent review will deliver transparency reforms first, followed by any changes to political funding and the voting age in 2026.
Stuff
In mid-August, Jacinda Ardern insisted we were sticking with elimination. On Monday she essentially abandoned it. What happened?
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