Politics

Govt: $3m boost for services that help people

The Government has announced funding of $3 million for providers to help people and whānau access community-based Building Financial Capability services. 'Demand... Read More

Next steps developing clean energy for NZ

The Government will progress to the next stage of the NZ Battery Project, looking at the viability of pumped hydro as well as an alternative, multi-technology... Read More

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller stepping down

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has released a statement on Friday morning saying he will not be contesting the next General Election in October. "When I entered... Read More

Education Minister told to ‘walk the talk’

The Education Minister was booed and told to do her job by striking teachers - an awkward position for the former principal and NZEI union board member, who spent... Read More

$25m boost approved for cyclone-hit businesses

The Government is providing a further $25 million in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected regions with the clean up and get them back up and running.... Read More

Striking teachers marching to Tinetti‘s office

Unionised teachers walking off the job today are planning to protest this morning along Cameron Road and will be marching to Education Minister Jan Tinetti's office... Read More

Scholarships propel Kiwi students to NASA

The Government is announcing five scholarships for Kiwi Students to undertake internships at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Economic Development... Read More

Why teachers are walking off the job tomorrow

Nearly every unionised teacher is walking off the job on March 16 in protest after negotiations over wages and working conditions stalled. Like many workers all... Read More

New legislation to streamline Cyclone recovery

The Government is introducing the Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill to ensure the recovery and rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle is streamlined and efficient... Read More

Government delivers on Dawn Raids commitment

The Government is delivering on one of its commitments as part of the New Zealand Government's Dawn Raids apology, welcoming a cohort of emerging Pacific leaders... Read More

PM announces ‘reprioritisation’, $1b in savings

The second set of government programmes to be cut, trimmed or delayed include the voting age, alcohol reform, a used container refund, and various transport projects. Aimed... Read More

PM hopes school strikes can be averted

The prime minister hopes a last minute meeting with teachers will avert this week's schools and preschools strike action. About 50,000 teachers have planned... Read More