Politics

Simon Bridges fronts up to constituents

Tauranga MP and National Party leader Simon Bridges will be open to questions from constituents at a public meeting being held tonight. Secretary Maree Brookes... Read More

Bridges believes abortion regime ’working well’

The abortion system in New Zealand working well and there isn't a case for change, says National Party leader Simon Bridges. Simon told Morning Report he... Read More

Regional councillor numbers remain the same

The numbers of councillors serving the region at the Regional Council will remain the same for now, according to the latest representation review. The Regional... Read More

Free Doctors’ visits prompts tears of joy

She happily got 'quite emotional” while flicking through the health provisions of the government's budget in the lockup before Grant Robertson delivered... Read More

Animal welfare focus of hui

Tauranga-based Labour list MP Jan Tinetti is encouraging local animal welfare groups to have their say at an animal welfare hui to be held in Auckland next month.... Read More

NZ may vote on weed legalisation in 2019

New Zealanders may get to vote on legalising marijuana next year. The government is currently debating whether to hold the referendum in 2019 because it's not... Read More

Govt won't pick up the tab in Oz

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will continue to push for young New Zealanders living in Australia to get the financial help they need but has ruled out picking up... Read More

A resounding ‘no’ to Maori wards

Western Bay of Plenty electors have issued a firm ‘no' to their council after the overwhelming majority voted against the notion of establishing Maori wards... Read More

Disappointment at Whakatane wards result

The MP for Waiariki says the rejection of Maori wards in Whakatane is a huge disappointment. The district is one of five holding referendums this month on whether... Read More

Submissions delay euthanasia bill

Parliament has extended the period for submissions on a euthanasia bill by six months, until March next year. The Justice Select Committee has received 35,000 submissions... Read More

PM: More to be done on poverty

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government has more work to do when it comes to helping the country's poorest families. The Child Poverty Action Group has... Read More

Laying the foundations to start again

Bay of Plenty Labour-list MP Angie Warren-Clark is praising the Coalition Government's Budget plan for 2018. She says overall she's proud to be part of such a ‘transformational... Read More