Politics

TECT voting papers on way

Western Bay of Plenty residents need to get serious about who they want representing them on the TECT Community Trust. Voting papers for the trust's upcoming... Read More

Dahlia bulb supply concern

Dahlia bulbs could be hard to come by next season because of concern about a viroid which affects potatoes and tomatoes. Most imported dahlia bulbs come from... Read More

Single payment system for public transport

Whether it's on the bus, train or ferry, New Zealanders will soon be able to use a single payment system across the country. Transport Minister Michael Wood has... Read More

Campaign a “win” despite less diversity on council

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Generation Change campaign aimed at attracting more diversity to the council table has resulted in less diversity... Read More

Groundswell protests hit Te Puke, Waihi

Farmers are taking to the streets today to take part in a nationwide movement organised by the Groundswell NZ lobby group. The movement is calling for people... Read More

Te Puke farmers to protest Govt‘s emissions tax

Farmers will converge on Te Puke's town centre today to protest the Government's latest proposal for emissions tax on food production. The Te Puke protest is... Read More

Cost of living: Govt seeks to support - Robertson

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says there is no evidence suggesting banks are making unreasonable profits as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis impact on... Read More

Government seeks to offer Three Waters certainty

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has pledged to offer the Three Waters sector some certainty, acknowledging staff needed clarity and job security. She... Read More

Talking superannuation risks with Don Brash

Economist and former politician Don Brash returns to this week's ‘Future Buzz' podcast to discuss the risks and failures of New Zealand Superannuation. This... Read More

New Govt projects could create 891 homes, 912 jobs

Three new residential housing projects have been approved for consideration under the fast-track consenting process. 'These projects are in places where houses... Read More

Inflation nation: The minds behind the money

Both Labour and National are quickly jumping to comment on the newly reported inflation statistics reported today. Statistics New Zealand reported today inflation... Read More

Hospitality workers protest immigration policies

More than 30 bars and restaurants shut their doors to customers in the tourism Mecca of Rotorua in protest at Government immigration policies and staffing concerns... Read More