Politics

$18m funding boost for BOP business park

The Rangiuru Business Park project near Te Puke is getting $18 million from the Provincial Growth Fund. 'This is all about unlocking the potential of this region.... Read More

Latest poll puts Labour at 53, National at 32

The One News Colmar Brunton poll released last night has support for Labour at 53 per cent, National at 32 per cent, NZ First at 2 per cent, and the Greens at... Read More

Govt drops rent compulsory arbitration plans

Attempts to force commercial landlords and tenants with rent disputes in the wake of Covid-19 into negotiation are being abandoned by Justice Minister Andrew Little. The... Read More

Roadside drug driver testing bill introduced

The Government has announced details of a planned new law to give police the power to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers. The Land Transport (Drug... Read More

More than 200 employed by BOP projects

More than 160 people are currently working on roading, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout the District as part of the Kia Kaha Whakatāne programme... Read More

Plans to fast-track COVID vaccine approval

The Ministry of Health is planning to fast-track the approval process for a COVID-19 vaccine, and won't rule out offering a supplier indemnity from any potential... Read More

Election hoardings defaced in BOP

Vandals are attacking election hoardings in the Bay of Plenty. One promoting Jacinda Ardern has been defaced with Nazi imagery, while Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey's... Read More

BusinessStart scheme to help new businesses

National's policy for growing enterprise would draw funds from several different sources and provide help at key points for new businesses, says BusinessNZ. The... Read More

LIVE: Legislation for managed isolation payments

Legislation to allow the Government to recover some of the costs for managed isolation and quarantine will be introduced to Parliament today, says Minister of... Read More

Panel suggests repeal of RMA

Rather than trying to amend the Resource Management Act, an independent review panel says it's best to repeal it and start again. The government has today... Read More

Primary sector jobs for kiwis gets a boost

A new campaign launched this week will attract people to vital food and fibre sector jobs, says Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor. On Monday, O'Connor... Read More

Combating debt in the wake of COVID-19

Additional funding is being made available to strengthen existing debt solution services with access to debt specialists, and develop a national approach to address... Read More