Politics

More wellbeing support for young people from Govt

Thanks to more than $10-million in new services from the Government, more young people will be able to access mental health and addiction support in their community. Minister... Read More

NZ to conclude Afghanistan deployment by May

After 20 years of having a presence in Afghanistan, New Zealand will conclude its deployment this year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Foreign Affairs Minister... Read More

$55m invested into public interest journalism

Broadcasting and Media Minister Kris Faafoi has announced a $55m fund to support public interest journalism in New Zealand. 'Grassroots public interest journalism,... Read More

Govt expands Flexi-wage subsidy scheme

The government has announced an expansion to the Flexi-wage scheme, with applications accepted from next week. The changes increase the average amount a business... Read More

Billion dollar milestone for regional economies

More than $176 million has been pumped into the Bay of Plenty from the Government to support economic development projects in the region. Economic and Regional... Read More

New bill to counter violent extremism online

A new bill is being introduced to make livestreaming objectionable content a criminal offence. Tauranga Labour List MP and Minister for Internal Affairs... Read More

New bill rids Maori ward veto

Maori ward campaigners are thrilled the Labour Government is using urgency to push through a bill to get rid of a public veto on Maori wards. Whakatane women... Read More

RMA to be repealed and replaced

The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year. The Resource Management... Read More

Bridges rails against Maori wards legislation

National MP Simon Bridges has railed against the government's move to protect Maori wards, describing it as insulting as a Maori man. Labour has begun rushing... Read More

2021 Budget focuses on economic recovery

Budget 2021 will sharpen the focus on supporting the New Zealand economic recovery, says Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Speaking at a BNZ Breakfast event in... Read More

NZ places fourth in global democracy index

New Zealand has been ranked fourth on a global democracy index, behind three Nordic countries. The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2020 Democracy Index has just... Read More

Protesters tearful at meeting opposing Maori wards

Emotions ran high at a public meeting discussing the implementation of Maori wards in Tauranga last Friday with opposing views on racism and approaches that benefit... Read More