Politics

Simon Bridges under question

Tauranga MP and Cabinet Minister Simon Bridges hosted one of his twice yearly Question and Answer meetings on Tuesday night. Held at the Tauranga Boy's College,... Read More

Laws to change around e-cigarettes

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be made legal, with appropriate controls. She says scientific... Read More

Simon Bridges under the spotlight

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges will once again be put under scrutiny as he hosts a Q and A session for members of the public. The MP Question Time will take place from... Read More

DHBs in deep ‘financial hole’

Labour Health spokesperson David Clark promises the party will restore health funding and address the $1.7 billion gap in the health budget. The Dunedin North... Read More

New social housing model launched

Cabinet ministers were on hand to show government support for its new social housing model at a ceremonial function in Tauranga on Friday. From next month Accessible... Read More

Prime Minister pays the Bay a visit

Prime Minister Bill English was in Rotorua and Te Puke today, in his first visit to the region since taking the governmental reins from John Key. He was accompanied... Read More

Dog neutering funding injection welcomed

Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council are set to receive government funding to help subsidise neutering for menacing dogs in the region A... Read More

Maori MPs demonstrate the faith

In a demonstration of faith and unity, the Labour Party's supporting its Maori seat MPs to stand as electorate MPs only. 'We're confident our outstanding Maori... Read More

Support staff seeking pay increase

Paid union meetings were held by NZEI support staff members today over issues of pay and proper recognition. NZEI support staff representative Barbara Turley says... Read More

International students worth billions

New research shows the economic benefits of international education across New Zealand to be in the billions of dollars. As the country's fourth-largest export... Read More

Electric vehicle registrations hit 3000

More than 3000 electric vehicles are now registered in New Zealand, much to the delight of Transport Minister Simon Bridges. 'I am delighted with the number of... Read More

Tax relief for flood damaged farms

Inland Revenue has decided to exercise discretions on income equalisation for farmers who are significantly affected by the recent flooding around the Franklin... Read More