Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation
He said the move came without proper process or meaningful consultation with Houkura or the council. “The way…
Rebecca Williams appointed to the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee for a year
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said Williams would bring strong institutional knowledge to the committee. She has held various…
Committee backs Wānaka bottle store next to Plunket clinic, AA meetings, despite concerns
Nine off-licences were within half a kilometre of the clinic, the committee heard. Wānaka resident Ben Tutty said…
Reserve Bank assistant governor Karen Silk resigns before the end of her term; two vacancies now need filling on powerful OCR committee
The Reserve Bank is working on making an interim appointment to the committee. Permanent appointments won’t be made…
UFC Paris: Dan Hooker suffers first-round TKO loss to Salahdine Parnasse in main event
That let Parnasse know he had Hooker hurt and the Frenchman was perfect with his shot selection to…
Public Service Commissioner refuses MBIE boss’ offer to resign after deliberately misleading MPs
“The ministry would have been aware that in choosing to answer as it did it was certain that…
Anna Breman explores temporary appointment to Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee
However, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis explained, “It has been the practice for successive governments to exercise restraint…
Immigration scandal: Ministry staff deny deliberately misleading committee – NZ Herald
Immigration scandal: Ministry staff deny deliberately misleading committee NZ HeraldMBIE chief denies attempt to mislead Parliament over failed $35m…
‘A thousand miles’: Prince Harry insider reveals how he really felt after emotional King Charles reunion
Prince Harry has reportedly come away from his private reunion with King Charles feeling optimistic, with a close…
RMA planning reform: Northland leader calls for nationwide digital backbone
Foy said a nationally funded, nationwide digital platform was essential if councils were to efficiently prepare and implement…
Former minister Andrew Bayly steps down from chairing Justice Select Committee to let ‘young people take over’
There is a range of business currently before the committee, including legislation on changing the Policing Act, trespass…
South Waikato: Putāruru councillor Zed Latinovic booted off council committee
At Thursday’s council meeting, South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley said in addition to the imposed censure, Latinovic’s membership…