Politics

Govt plans market study into fair grocery prices

The Government has today launched a market study to ensure New Zealanders are paying a fair price for groceries. 'Supermarkets are an integral part of our communities... Read More

Margin narrowed on cannabis referendum result

The NZ Drug Foundation say that there is a clear mandate for change following the release of the final cannabis referendum results showing the margin had narrowed. 'Based... Read More

Govt launches $70m fund to reduce coal and gas use

The government has announced a $70 million fund that will help businesses switch from fossils fuels to cleaner energy for process heat. The fund will allow... Read More

New vaping laws receive mixed reactions

Mixed reactions are coming out following the new vaping laws, which come into effect today. The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment... Read More

National unveils shadow government

National's new caucus line-up reflects the party's wealth of talent and experience across a range of portfolios, but most importantly in the crucial areas of health... Read More

$100K support for flood affected Napier community

The government will contribute $100,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the recent severe weather in Napier. 'I have been in the... Read More

New vaping laws take effect today

New vaping laws in New Zealand will come into effect today. Health Minister Andrew Little says the laws are intended to discourage young people from vaping while... Read More

Ardern to expand small business lending scheme

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson have announced changes to the small business lending scheme. Finance Minister Grant Robertson... Read More

NZ PM congratulates US President-elect Joe Biden

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their victory in the US Presidential election. 'The relationship... Read More

More pay equity measures come into force

Employees in female-dominated occupations now have a clearer pathway to pay equity, with changes to New Zealand's Equal Pay Act coming into force today, says Minister... Read More

Gerry Brownlee resigns as National Party deputy

Gerry Brownlee has announced he will not seek reappointment as National Party deputy leader, but has not clarified whether he will remain in Parliament or not. He... Read More

Waiariki MP “humbled” after MP confirmation

New Māori Party co-leader and Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he is both 'humbled and privileged” following the confirmation of his entry into parliament. The... Read More