Politics

$1 million health fund to target Māori

A new $1 million one-off fund aimed at Māori communities will help increase awareness and reducing rheumatic fever says Health Minsiter Jonathan Coleman. The minister... Read More

Law changes concerning Fish & Game

Fish & Game is warning that proposed changes to wildlife legislation will severely restrict its ability to do its job and protect wildlife and the environment. The... Read More

Fire service bill passes first reading

The Bill to modernise New Zealand's fire services has passed its first reading and heralds the most significant change in the sector for 70 years, says Internal... Read More

Changes to benefit Tauranga families

Tauranga families are set to benefit from the latest Government changes, which come into effect today. The growing economy is giving households and businesses confidence,... Read More

$16.2M boost for restorative justice

An increase in funding of $16.2 million over the next four years will help restorative justice providers meet the growing demand for their services, says Justice... Read More

Checking electoral enrollments

From today, New Zealanders will be asked to check whether they're enrolled and ready for the local elections in October. 'From Monday we'll be sending out enrolment... Read More

Winston to fire up the faithful

Winston Peters is returning to his old stomping ground. He'll be talking to a free public meeting at the Matua Hall, at 110 Levers Rd on Friday, June 24, from 7pm. The... Read More

$73.9M to tackle high-risk roads

A total of $73.9 million will be invested into the most dangerous roads in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. The investment is part of the $600m Safer Roads and Roadsides... Read More

Prime Minister looking at locals

Prime Minister John Key is in Tauranga today looking at local businesses demonstrating an adaptive approach to working. He spoke to journalists after inspecting... Read More

Foreign tourists spend $496m

Increasing numbers of foreign tourists are behind a huge boost in tourism income, according to figures released by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. New... Read More

Paid parental leave bill vetoed

Finance Minister Bill English has put the kibosh on the hopes of parents wanting to stay at home with their newborn for 26 weeks. On Thursday the Deputy Prime Minister... Read More

Housing problem, 'no silver bullet'

Councils need to work with the Government to free up more land to help the housing concerns in Bay of Plenty, says Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller. In a speech to... Read More