Politics

Tauranga gets green light for housing expansion

Tauranga is set to benefit from government funding to the tune of $148 million which will result in over 3,500 new homes in the Bay of Plenty city. Two bids have... Read More

New Zealand’s tourism rebound continues

Towns and cities up and down the country should be prepping for a busy summer season, as officials numbers released today highlight the continued growth in international... Read More

Govt signs partnership on housing infrastructure

The government has signed two partnerships with Rotorua iwi Ngāti Whakaue which it says will ultimately see more than 1000 houses built. The deal, the government... Read More

Govt bring RMA replacements to Parliament

The long-awaited replacement for the Resource Management Act has been brought to Parliament, with the government promising massive cost-cutting for housing, farmers... Read More

Pāpāmoa shared pathway: community input asked

Construction of a shared pathway along the Pāpāmoa Coastal Reserve will begin in autumn next year, and the community is encouraged to share their feedback on... Read More

NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement closer to approval

The benefits of New Zealand's free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom are now a step closer with the passing of two Bills, Minister for Trade and Export... Read More

Rotorua reserves proposal scrapped – unanimously

A decision to revoke the reserve status of seven Rotorua reserve sites for development has been scrapped by a unanimous vote. The proposal has so far cost Rotorua... Read More

Supply chain disruptions resilience to be probed

The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to hold an inquiry into the resilience of the New Zealand economy to supply chain disruptions. 'The shock... Read More

Fire strike cancelled today, more planned

The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has cancelled its strike today, due to ongoing negotiations with a Government proposal presented last week. Despite... Read More

Concerns over rise in overdose deaths

The NZ Drug Foundation says a 54 per cent increase in drug overdose deaths between 2017 and 2021 is deeply concerning and must prompt swift action on lifesaving... Read More

More families to receive childcare support

The Government says it is easing cost of living pressures for the majority of New Zealand families by improving access to and the value of childcare assistance,... Read More

Support for disabled candidates to enter politics

A fund to support disabled candidates to participate in parliamentary elections is now open for applications. Disabled people seeking selection or standing as... Read More