04:03pm Sat 13 May, 2017
This year's budget will include a $178 million tourism infrastructure package that will fund projects like new carparks, toilets and freedom camping facilities. The... Read More
06:38am Fri 12 May, 2017
With the rollout of ultra-fast broadband in Tauranga complete, more homes and businesses now have faster and more reliable internet access. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges... Read More
05:56pm Thu 11 May, 2017
The government has announced it will be delivering emergency housing for 10,000 vulnerable New Zealanders. While Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is welcoming the... Read More
04:57pm Wed 10 May, 2017
Inland Revenue's transformation has entered a new phase with the opening of staff consultation on the implementation of a new structure for the department. The... Read More
04:01pm Wed 10 May, 2017
More people are using the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme, with an increasing proportion of buyers opting for new property. KiwiSaver HomeStart provides grants of up... Read More
12:46pm Tue 09 May, 2017
The Earthquake Commission will lead the clean-up of flood-damaged properties in Edgecumbe, say Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee... Read More
01:13pm Mon 08 May, 2017
Ongoing flood relief and assistance in Edgecumbe is set to receive a top up of $1 million from the Lottery Grants Board reserves. The Lottery Rangitaiki River Stopbank... Read More
12:10pm Fri 05 May, 2017
'Welcome to parliament,” said the voice on the phone. The Labour Party moderating committee, which sets the party list, had slotted Merivale Primary School... Read More
07:13am Thu 04 May, 2017
The government plans to invest more money into supporting the most vulnerable in our communities as part of Budget 2017. A $321 million Social Investment Package... Read More
09:30am Sun 30 Apr, 2017
The unmissable ear-to-ear smile on National MP Mark Mitchell's face said it all. With Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller as his guide, the newly appointed Minister... Read More
10:41am Sat 29 Apr, 2017
Hemp seed will soon be legalised as food after the New Zealand and Australian food safety authorities reached an agreement on Friday. During the Australia and... Read More
01:26pm Wed 26 Apr, 2017
Residents at Bob Owens Retirement Village received a little insight into a politician's life this morning when outgoing Labour MP Annette King came to talk. She's... Read More