Politics

Te Pāti Māori announces Rotorua candidate

A well-known Rotorua woman has been named as the Te Pāti Māori candidate for the general electorate seat of Rotorua. 'We have the pleasure in announcing Merepeka... Read More

Govt announces changes to ACC programme

Changes to ACC's Accredited Employers Programme are aiming to deliver a better experience for workers whose injury claims are handled by their employers rather... Read More

Future of new courthouse in Tauranga confirmed

The Government has confirmed funding to build a new courthouse in Tauranga. The current courthouse is served by two linked buildings. The Cameron Rd building... Read More

Tauranga Cameron Road roadworks “ruining lives”

Tech companies, restaurants, cafés and furniture stores are all feeling the pinch after 26 months of roadworks on Tauranga's Cameron Road. Stage one... Read More

Housing should be “human right” – Commissioner

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner wants the government to set up a housing watchdog because too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes. The... Read More

Electoral law: Feedback given on draft review

A review of New Zealand's electoral laws has received more than 2100 submissions on its draft recommendations in the space of a month. The feedback has surpassed... Read More

Candidate launches petition for TNL completion

Bay of Plenty National Party candidate Tom Rutherford is launching a petition to support the completion of the Takitimu North Link stages one and two to Ōmokoroa. The... Read More

Govt & councils buying out high risk properties

Government and councils are continuing their discussions on how to share the cost of buying out high risk properties following the North Island weather events. 'Councils... Read More

Govt backs bid to make food from microalgae

The Government is backing investigations into a potential new food industry for New Zealand - based on protein-rich, carbon-absorbing native microalgae. Oceans... Read More

Govt: New commission for children

The Government says the new Children and Young People's Commission taking effect from today will ensure the voices and rights of children and young people are... Read More

New measures to ease cost of living pressures

A suite of targeted measures and practical supports take effect from today, July 1, to help Kiwis into work, bring down the cost of living, and put more money... Read More

Deposit compensation scheme becomes law

New Zealanders will have up to $100,000 of their deposits in any eligible institution guaranteed in the event that institution fails under legislation passed in... Read More