Politics

Counselling service to expand into BOP

A counselling service that provides wellbeing and positive mental health support to youth is being expanded into the Bay of Plenty. Associate Minister of Education... Read More

Government announces boost to family support

In a suite of improvements to family support from April 1 2022 the Government is increasing the support packages of 346,000 families by an average of $20 a week;... Read More

New euthanasia law comes into force

A dedicated number is being set up to assist euthanasia patients ahead of the implementation of new laws that come into force this weekend. The End of Life Choice... Read More

Veterans given formal recognition for service

Minister of Defence Peeni Henare has announced that eligibility for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal has been extended to include a larger proportion... Read More

Live: Waikato restrictions to ease on Wednesday

Parts of the Waikato in alert level three will move down a step from midnight tomorrow, allowing some restrictions to ease. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has... Read More

Funds to translate science to real life solutions

The Government is investing in Te Tītoki Mataora - the MedTech Research Translator - to deliver new medical tools, and meet both the demands of a global pandemic... Read More

Covid-19 rent relief support measures refined

The Government has landed on a balanced package of changes to improve rent relief measures for both landlords and tenants hit by Covid-19 restrictions, the Minister... Read More

Public to have say on NZ‘s mental health act

Public consultation is now open for Aotearoa New Zealand to have a say on the repeal and replacement of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment)... Read More

BOP leaders lament Three Waters reform mandate

Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Local Government New Zealand and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges have lamented the announcement that Three... Read More

Govt forges on with Three Waters Reform

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta is confirming the Government will create four publicly owned water entities as part of the contentious Three Waters Reform. This... Read More

Medicinal cannabis summit moved to February 2022

New Zealand's largest medicinal cannabis summit is being moved to February 2022. Next year will see New Zealand's burgeoning medicinal cannabis industry well... Read More

APEC finance ministers focus on Covid recovery

APEC finance ministers will continue to work together to respond to the effects of Covid-19 and ensure a sustainable and inclusive recovery while capitalising... Read More