Politics

No certainty global emission ‘leakage’ - report

Climate Change Commission reports and global studies show little reason to conclude that reducing New Zealand's agricultural output is certain to lead to increased... Read More

Govt logic “flawed” - agricultural consultant

One of New Zealand's leading agricultural consultants says the Government's logic behind setting prices for farm-level emissions is flawed. Speaking on the... Read More

Election process “a shambles” – call for inquiry

Widespread reports of people not receiving their voting packs in time for the local government election have led Whakatāne District Councillor Nandor Tanczos... Read More

BOP MP gains new portfolio

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is now the acting spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Food Safety. The announcement comes after Barbara Kuriger resigned... Read More

New measures to further protect Hector‘s dolphins

New measures announced by the Government will further manage the impacts of fishing on South Island Hector's dolphins. Hector's dolphins are nationally vulnerable... Read More

Pacific Islands coastwatchers recognised

The Minister of Defence, Hon Peeni Henare, is announcing a number of steps to formally recognise the valuable service of Pacific Island coastwatchers during the... Read More

Emissions pricing plan “unacceptable” - Luxon

The government is celebrating its agricultural emissions pricing plan as a world-first, but it faces a battle winning over the sector, and few other political... Read More

Talking the housing crisis with Don Brash

Former leader of the opposition, former leader of the New Zealand National Party and Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is sharing his thoughts on the... Read More

Immigration support for hospitality and tourism

Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced measures targeted to support the hospitality and tourism sectors and have adjusted the requirement to recruit chefs... Read More

Ōpōtiki election results show huge swing

David Moore says he played his worst game of golf ever on Saturday, but losing on the links was quickly overshadowed by initial results for Ōpōtiki district's... Read More

Two new faces for Kawerau District Council

Initial results for the Kawerau district local body elections shows all six of the current councillors that are standing will be returned. The two new council... Read More

Dr Victor Luca leading Whakatāne mayoralty race

Initial results for the Whakatāne district local body elections suggest a vastly different council that will be led by international man of science Victor Luca.... Read More