Politics

Government to make changes to renting laws

Bay of Plenty Labour MP Angie Warren-Clark is holding a public meeting in Papamoa to discuss the new proposed renting law. On October 10 Angie will hold the... Read More

Gisborne to receive $152m injection into region

The government has announced a $152 million funding injection into Gisborne and surrounding regions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Development Minister... Read More

Survivors losing hope over State abuse inquiry

Survivors of abuse in state care are worried about how long it's taking to get a Royal Commission of Inquiry underway. The inquiry into historical child... Read More

Marama Fox steps down as Maori Party co-leader

Former MP Marama Fox has officially resigned as the co-leader of the Māori Party. In a statement, the party's president Che Wilson said he supported Ms... Read More

One month until new animal welfare regulations

New regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system will come into effect on October 1 2018. Ministry for Primary Industries Director for Animal Health and... Read More

Healthy homes proposals made public

Proposals to make rental properties warmer and drier have been released for public consultation, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has announced. Healthy... Read More

$665m to be invested in upgrading BOP roads

Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced that a record $665 million investment for the Bay of Plenty today will deliver a safer, better connected and more resilient... Read More

Could you be the Bay’s next Youth MP?

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller are on the lookout for their next Youth MPs to represent their regions - could it be you? The next Youth... Read More

Tauranga college to get $47m for building repairs

Otumoetai College will receive a share of $73 million as part of the Prime Minister's major capital injection announcement. Around $73 million is to be... Read More

The Shane Jones roadshow hits town

New Zealand First's outspoken regional development minister came to town this morning and told an elderly audience at the Tauranga Citizens' Club exactly what... Read More

Pike River Mine to be treated as ‘crime scene’

The Pike River Mine will be treated as a "crime scene" when re-entry finally occurs, the government says. The minister in charge, Andrew Little, told Radio New... Read More

Renting situation ’an absolute nightmare’

A renter who has had to move his family six times in two years is scathing about how the current rental market works for tenants. Housing Minister Phil Twyford... Read More