Politics

Partnership is the message on Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day is a time to gather, reflect and improve on our partnerships says Waiariki Member of Parliment Tamati Coffey. To commemorate Waitanga Day many people... Read More

Jump start in Rotorua

A Rotorua submission to try to retain Rotorua's Arawa Park as a horse racing venue is far from certain. But it has a starter's chance. Mary Burgess, spokeswoman... Read More

$82m investment to boost employment in regions

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the creation of a new skills and employment initiative - Te Ara Mahi (Pathways to Work) - to support workers and employers... Read More

Kotahitanga for Waitangi Day

With their best penmanship, the British Crown and Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, establishing a unity (Kotahitanga) that we still celebrate... Read More

MP’s reminded to do their job

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is calling for some important issues facing the country to be elevated above politics. He wants collaboration between political parties... Read More

Labour List MP urges patients to check GP prices

Labour's Jan Tinetti is encouraging people to ask their GP or medical practice if they are part of the Government's lower fees scheme. The Tauranga-based... Read More

No more stink bugs found in Tauranga

No more Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has been found in Tauranga following intensive trapping and detector dog surveillance. But Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor... Read More

Waihi teen livin’ the local government dream

Waihi 17-year-old Joshua Mason never wanted to be a fireman or astronaut when he grew up. Instead, he always dreamed of being a politician. It's a career choice... Read More

$11m boost for low emission transport

Low emission transport will receive a record boost totalling more than $11 million, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. 'Today I'm announcing... Read More

Poll shows cannabis referendum would pass

An independent survey of nearly 1,000 New Zealanders reveals the Government's 2020 referendum on recreational cannabis use would gain 60 per cent support. New... Read More

Higher fines for litterbugs coming

As local councils grapple with the litter left behind by holidaymakers, a Members Bill from National could soon introduce stiffer penalties for people caught illegally... Read More

Maori Land Court appointments

Terena Wara, of Rotorua, and Damian Stone have been appointed as Judges of the Māori Land Court. This week, Maori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta said she... Read More