National looks to Labour to help pass social media ban for under-16s
While NZ First is supportive of the “intent” of Stanford’s law change, this week a spokesman said the…
Kiwifruit company Dosanjh Horticulture Limited and director to pay $135k for labour breaches
What were the breaches? MBIE said the case involved a wage “banking” arrangement that resulted in the workers…
Election 2026: Chris Hipkins calls rental support ‘subsidy for private landlords’ – Labour increased it in Govt
“Ministers, political parties all rely on information that’s available at the time they make decisions,” he said. “There’s…
Election 2026: Labour’s Chris Hipkins clarifies state housing support policy after previously refusing to confirm
“If we are Government, we will not be fulfilling those,” McAnulty said. The Herald then asked Hipkins on…
Winston Peters says no to Labour, so why do doubts remain? – The Front Page
In fact, he unequivocally ruled out working with the party in 2022 when speaking to the NZ Herald’s…
Stop treating SMEs like charity
From William Ng June 27 is World MSME Day. The United Nations has designated the 2026 theme as…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says not sure if NZ First leader would rule out Labour post-election
Luxon also acknowledged the Government “made a mistake” with its wording of the Conservation Amendment Bill, after Conservation…
‘Lock Labour out’ the rallying cry as Act kicks off election campaign
Act leader David Seymour ignored the siren used on a megaphone, although Fire and Emergency couldn’t, after being…
Labour to expand Covid-era subsidy for apprenticeships if elected, expands eligibility to road-builders and hairdressers
Labour thinks 27,000 apprentices will benefit from the scheme by the end of the decade, up from 9000…
Labour candidates make it to Wellington conference by taking a leaf from Jami-Lee Ross – Thomas Coughlan
List candidate Ibrahim Omer, who, like Chen, was an MP in the last Parliament, made the same trek,…
Indian Taste restaurant owner penalised nearly $400k for exploiting migrant staff
The “vulnerable” workers, many of whom had limited English and little understanding of New Zealand employment law, were…
Labour proposes billion-dollar Govt underwrite to support community housing providers
“Every dollar saved on interest is a dollar that can go into building homes and supporting tenants,” Labour’s…