Politics

A $178M boost for tourism infrastructure

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

Tauranga UFB uptake 2nd highest in NZ

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

'Fair share' of emergency housing needed

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

New structure proposed for IRD

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

Helping more residents into homes

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

EQC to lead Edgecumbe clean-up

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

$1 million to help Edgecumbe

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

Tinetti leads the Labour charge

'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

Budget 2017 to support ‘most vulnerable’

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

Minister’s visit goes to the dogs

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

Hemp seeds to be legalised as food

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

Veteran Labour MP in town

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