Politics

Ex-mayor, acting mayor and ex-deputy mayor respond

Greg Brownless who was Tauranga Mayor from 2016 - 2019 has highlighted traffic congestion, housing, rates and democracy as key issues facing the newly appointed... Read More

2022 Matariki holiday date announced

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the date of the inaugural Matariki public holiday. Nga Mata o te Ariki, more commonly known as Matariki, will be celebrated... Read More

Tourism events to drive local economies - Govt

Another cash lifeline is being rolled out to the regions after the approval of funding towards a wide range of events and activities to stimulate domestic tourism. Contracts... Read More

Govt to abolish local veto on council Maori wards

The government will introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced. The... Read More

Customary interests of Ngati Porou hapu recognised

The Crown has recognised 14 customary marine title areas along the East Cape and East Coast in nga rohe moana o nga hapu o Ngati Porou, Minister for Treaty of... Read More

PM encouraged by Climate Change report

The Prime Minister says it's incredibly encouraging the Climate Change Commission's first official report shows reaching our emissions reduction goals... Read More

Tensions high at Maori ward petition meeting

Emotion ran high at a public meeting discussing the implementation of Maori wards in Tauranga this afternoon, with opposing views on racism and approaches that... Read More

NZ and China upgrade free trade agreement

The New Zealand and Chinese governments have signed an upgrade to the free trade agreement between the two countries. Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien... Read More

Vaping regulations consultation opens today

The Ministry of Health is encouraging Kiwis to provide feedback on draft regulations under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act through an online... Read More

Zespri‘s China project slapped down

Zespri's bid to buy counterfeit Chinese golden kiwifruit and stem illegal growing in the country has been slapped down by the Government-appointed regulator. The... Read More

Next steps in firearms buy-back

The next steps in the Government's firearms reform programme to include a three-month buy-back have been announced. 'The last buy-back and amnesty was unprecedented... Read More

Future ‘environmental warriors’ join cadetship

The Bay Conservation Cadets is welcoming its first 10 cadets to its Tauira Mahi programme in Tauranga. The programme was launched on Monday, with representatives... Read More