Politics

Time ticking on Resident Visa applications

People have less than a month to go until the closure of the 2021 Resident Visa. Immigration New Zealand encourages those who are eligible for the 2021 Resident... Read More

Preparing to vote in local body elections

The Electoral Commission is beginning an enrolment drive to make sure people are enrolled for this year's local body elections. "It's time to check you're enrolled,... Read More

New law to stop supermarket land wards

Legislation that bans major supermarkets from blocking their competitors' access to land to set up new stores paves the way for greater competition in the sector,... Read More

Govt launches new Ministry of Disabled People

The Government has launched New Zealand's first Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, and New Zealand's first Ministry that will have a NZ Sign Language name,... Read More

By-election: Official results released

The Electoral Commission has released the official results for the Tauranga parliamentary by-election today. The election, held on Saturday, June 18, gave the... Read More

Good Employer Awards celebrate food & fibre sector

The food and fibre sector is recognising its people and leadership as part 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards. The awards are a time to celebrate their... Read More

Tinetti: Making work better for Kiwi women

Te Mahere Whai Mahi Wāhine: Women's Employment Action Plan is being launched today by Minister for Women Jan Tinetti. The goal of the plan is to ensure New Zealand... Read More

Three Waters protest to oppose “loss of control”

About 120 people braved frigid conditions in Rotorua to protest the Government's Three Waters reforms. Organised by the New Zealand Taxpayers Union alongside... Read More

Spain: Working holiday visa deal announced

The number of young New Zealanders and Spaniards who will be able to travel and work in each other's countries has increased from 200 to 2000 after a meeting... Read More

Mandate for border & corrections workers to end

The Government has announced an end to the requirement for border workers and corrections staff to be fully vaccinated. This will come into place from July 2. Covid-19... Read More

Govt invests to minimise gambling harm

The Labour government has announced what is says is a significant investment to prevent and minimise harm caused by gambling. "Gambling harm is a serious public... Read More

WATCH: Three Waters: NZ’s hot topic

Three Waters - it's a contentious issue that refuses to be swept under the carpet. The first piece of legislation putting in place the government's three... Read More