Charles Lammam: State grocery stores an expensive policy adventure that ignores the real problem
Something feels off about Canadian public policy. Governments at every level seem perpetually busy announcing new agencies, launching…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…
Mission Concert in Napier on its Events Boost Fund knockback: ‘The NZ Government has an agenda that I do not understand’
However, the application was unsuccessful. Promoter and event manager Garry Craft at the Mission Estate in April 2023,…
Mission Concert in Napier on its Events Boost Fund knockback: ‘The NZ Government has an agenda that I do not understand’
However, the application was unsuccessful. Promoter and event manager Garry Craft at the Mission Estate in April 2023,…
Poll shows energy prices, global instability now greatest worries for New Zealanders
The polling, conducted between March 19 and 23, showed global conflict and international instability were key drivers of…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
Government’s oil-crisis response slick so far but the real test is coming; Labour navigates dangerous times – Audrey Young
This was the week that the importance of diesel as the lifeblood of the economy was rammed home,…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Fuel update: Government to announce fuel alert framework on Friday as stocks fall 10% in two weeks
Fuel companies have said there are a healthy number of ships on the water or planned for later…
Treasury revises advice after initial scepticism of $1 billion LNG terminal
“There is a theoretical case for intervention in the context of economic security. However, in practice, we consider…
Samoa Prime Minister says he asked Sir Michael Jones to calm Christopher Luxon’s nerves over matai ceremony
Luxon is in a challenging position politically and diplomatically. He wants to protect his political reputation in New…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firm
The opposition party has said it would reverse the Government’s changes but has not revealed how much funding…