Politics

Govt launches nationwide tsunami evacuation map

The Government has launched of the country's first nationwide tsunami evacuation map. 'All of New Zealand's coastline is at risk of tsunami which means most... Read More

Investor migrant visa changes to help businesses

New settings being introduced to the NZ investor migrant visa is expected to bring growth opportunities to Kiwi companies. As part of the Government's Immigration... Read More

Petrol drops to $2.66 in Mount Maunganui

Fuel prices are dropping by a considerable amount this week, which comes alongside the Government announcement to extend the fuel excise into January 2023. According... Read More

SH2/Ōmokoroa Road upgrade gets green light

It's happening… The long-awaited upgrade of the State Highway 2/Ōmokoroa Road intersection has finally been given the green light. Today Minister of... Read More

Investor visa scheme sees “incredibly long delays”

Less than 200 wealthy foreigners gained residency under the investor visa categories last year, despite 400 places being available. Immigration New Zealand says... Read More

BOP regional councillor to stand with Māori Party

Incumbent Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor, Toi Kai Rākau Iti, will campaign for re-election to his Kohi Constituency seat under the Māori Party ticket. As... Read More

Govt extends fuel and tranport cuts

The Government has announced the cut to the fuel excise will be extended until January 2023. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says half-price public transport... Read More

WBOPDC election: nominations now open

Nominations are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Mayor, Councillor and Community Board seats in the 2022 local body election. Council CEO... Read More

Petrol prices: ‘Unavoidable rush’ expected at pump

An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. The government cut petrol taxes by 25 cents per litre in March... Read More

Health system: Christopher Luxon speaks in Te Puke

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says that he is ‘broadly supportive' of the Government's decisions made today in regards to the Covid-19 response,... Read More

New measures to tackle Covid-19 and flu

The Government is rolling out additional measures to help tackle the second Omicron wave and record levels of flu to ease pressure on the health system and health... Read More

Govt funding to support Fijian women equality

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced New Zealand will make a significant contribution to support the implementation... Read More