Politics

Iwi sign MoU for state house buy bid

Four Tauranga Moana Iwi entities have formed a new partnership to support a proposal for the purchase and management of the Housing NZ portfolio in Tauranga. Te... Read More

A rort at the pumps?

Record profits announced by BP New Zealand today feeds suspicion that motorists are being rorted over petrol prices according to the Opposition. 'Middle New Zealand... Read More

A call for free-to-air All Blacks

There are concerns the national game is becoming elitist and out of reach for thousands of fans. And Tauranga list MP Clayton Mitchell wants the Government to step... Read More

Highlighting the signs of a stroke

A new national campaign highlighting the signs of a stroke and the need to act quickly is being welcomed by Health Minister Jonathan Coleman. Strokes effect around... Read More

Keeping pace with city growth

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby is supporting the proposed government requirement for councils to ensure land supply for housing and business keeps pace with growth. Stuart... Read More

Greens to target Bay river

The Green Party has launched a campaign and petition to ensure New Zealand's rivers are safe for swimming now and in the future. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei... Read More

Many beneficiaries underpaid

Tauranga woman Treacy Thompson took the Department of Social Welfare to court in 2013 over the computer problems only now being acknowledged by the government. Stuff... Read More

$14M for apprenticeship training

This year's Budget has allocated $14.4 million over the next four years for more apprenticeship training. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven... Read More

Arise Sir Winston?

Was that an inside joke between Winston Peters and Steven Joyce in Parliament this week? Or is Peters getting ahead of himself? The NZ First leader took umbrage... Read More

$20.5M investment in Tauranga schools

Around $53.5 million will be invested in school property in Tauranga, Hamilton and Hawke's Bay as part of Budget 2016. Education Minister Hekia Parata made the announcement... Read More

TECT election candidates announced

The 2016 TECT trustee election will see 11 candidates battle for three places on the trust. Nominations closed for the 2016 TECT election at midday today. Independent... Read More

Beneficiaries affected by payment error

Almost 90,000 beneficiaries have been paid incorrectly, totalling millions of dollars, due to an automatic payment error. The Ministry of Social Development says... Read More