08:30am Sat 08 Aug, 2020
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has received formal requests by at least three hapū to stop negotiating the Whakatohea Treaty settlement with its pre-settlement... Read More
06:50am Sat 08 Aug, 2020
The cost of housing, a universal basic income, the environment and the opportunity to thrive are all top policy priorities for The Opportunities Party - TOP... Read More
08:01pm Fri 07 Aug, 2020
The government is establishing a $350 million fund to support the residential construction sector and to minimise the economic impact from COVID-19. 'The Residential... Read More
06:59pm Fri 07 Aug, 2020
Getting low-emission trucks on the road is a step closer with investment in infrastructure to support hydrogen vehicles. The Infrastructure Reference Group... Read More
10:43am Fri 07 Aug, 2020
The government will invest $45 million in the first stage of an urban development project for Tauranga that will employ up to 250 people in the region. Urban... Read More
06:58am Fri 07 Aug, 2020
Tenants now have another layer of security with the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. The bill passed its final reading in Parliament on Wednesday... Read More
08:00pm Thu 06 Aug, 2020
Two employment schemes going live this week will help tens of thousands of people continue training on the job and support thousands more into work, the government... Read More
02:14pm Thu 06 Aug, 2020
The Government has confirmed a community-wide trial of CovidCard technology in Rotorua, as it explores options for COVID-19 contact tracing. 'Effective contact... Read More
07:27am Thu 06 Aug, 2020
A bill to regulate vaping passed in parliament is being touted as 'landmark legislation”. Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says the bill puts New... Read More
06:59am Thu 06 Aug, 2020
A more competitive fuel market is expected to benefit motorists following the passing of the Fuel Industry Bill. The bill was one of a number passed in parliament... Read More
07:01pm Wed 05 Aug, 2020
Community Law Centres will receive a funding boost to meet the increased need for free legal services due to COVID-19. The $3.5m funding is for the next three... Read More
03:00pm Wed 05 Aug, 2020
The region's biodiversity and water quality is set to receive a boost following Bay of Plenty Regional Council's success in securing nearly $1.5 million funding... Read More