NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…
Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’
Representatives of the commercial sector say the intent of the proposal is not to target the species. The…
Commerce Commission flags competition concerns over Godfrey Hirst Bremworth deal
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Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Ministers deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry merger
The spokesperson couldn’t speculate on how many jobs would be lost as a result. “It is too early…
Queenstown gondola project backed by Rod Drury receives conditional endorsement
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HortNZ believes RMA reforms are a positive step
“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and…
National’s KiwiSaver proposal wins small business support but raises fairness concerns
Rebecca “Bex” Twemlow, founding director of Firebrand, said she was “really pleased” about the National Party’s KiwiSaver proposal.…
Lake Whakamaru: Ngāti Te Kohera hapū occupies reserve over housing development plan in South Waikato
“We have no choice but to be here,” said hapū representative Craig Ahipene. He said the proposed development…
Election 2026: National’s KiwiSaver contribution proposal would lead Government to get more money from Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax
National is suggesting increasing employer contributions by 0.5% per year over four years, taking it from 4% in…
Japan woman marries AI partner, wears augmented reality glasses during ring exchange
A Japanese woman turned to ChatGPT for comfort after ending a real three-year engagement, then found herself in…