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ANALYSIS: Public BIMs are not unambiguously good: they range from concise advice to statements of the obvious to self-serving jargon.
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ANALYSIS: Public BIMs are not unambiguously good: they range from concise advice to statements of the obvious to self-serving jargon. Keep Reading
Across many briefings to new ministers was a consistent request - more money to deal with cost shortfalls following Covid-19. Keep Reading
Ahead of the release of the first reports of the royal commission into abuse in state care, a survivor describes a childhood that officially does not seem to exist. Keep Reading
“If I had an hour to solve a problem I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” Albert Einstein Keep Reading
The system needs changing, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi told by his officials Keep Reading
Follow as we look into what new Government ministers have been told about the state of their departments in one of the biggest document releases of the year. Keep Reading
OPINION: If a Blue-Green party were ever going to succeed, it would have done so this year, with climate change now a pressing reality and National in chaos. Keep Reading
"Greta Thunberg is essentially pointing out what we already know." Keep Reading
"My view is, and obviously he agrees, he has made a mistake," Ardern said. Keep Reading
Grainne Moss is speaking to media after appearing before the Waitangi Tribunal as chief executive of Oranga Tamariki. Keep Reading
In 1863, Māori were forced off their land at Ihumātao. Today, its future is still uncertain. Here's how we got here. Keep Reading
ACT leader David Seymour says it would be Jacinda Ardern's "worst decision" as Prime Minister. Keep Reading
The government has set up a support package for Canterbury claimants who have been short-changed by Southern Response for their earthquake repairs. Keep Reading
Reports suggest new dwellings in Auckland are being completed at a higher rate than population growth. Keep Reading
By Richard Harman - December 14, 2020 Keep Reading
The land was occupied 18 months ago - but now, a deal has reportedly been struck. Keep Reading
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a deal on Ihumātao is imminent and that Cabinet is expected to sign off on the deal today. Keep Reading
After a difficult year, Judith Collins is trying to ring in some cultural changes in the National Party. Keep Reading
Greenpeace says we weren't welcome because of our lack in implementing policy to reduce emissions. Keep Reading
Not a vague let’s raise wages and benefits explanation, but an in-depth, number crunching, evidence-driven explanation. Where is it? Keep Reading
Barry Soper writes: Trevor Mallard should resign from The Speaker’s job, I believe, before he faces a vote of no confidence when Parliament resumes sitting in February.National’s lost c… Keep Reading
Cost blowouts on just 17 roads have cost the transport agency $1.1b in just three years. Keep Reading
After a bruising election campaign, the National leader insists she's still having fun. Keep Reading
OPINION: Labour has to manage a big, much more representative caucus, while National has some tough decisions to make. Keep Reading
The national median house price jumped to a record high in November. Keep Reading
2020 was a punishing and relentless year in politics, both abroad and at home. We take a look back at the ‘unprecedented’ year. Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the current New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading