Election 2026: National proposes random drug-testing for beneficiaries, cuts to Jobseeker from 2028
Labour accused National of “moving the goalposts” because it was not on track to reach its target of…
Airfares: Civil Aviation Authority proposes ‘unprecedented’ 5% cut to passenger security levies
“As far as I know, it’s unprecedented,” CAA board chairman Mark Darrow said of the proposed levy cuts.…
Maketū Pies for sale again as Montana Group proposes factory closure
Montana met with its Maketū-based team on Monday to inform them of the sale and a proposal to…
Napier City Council proposes sale of Kennedy Park Resort to Australian company for $20m
The proposal follows the council’s 2025/26 Annual Plan consultation, with the council signalling its intention to find a…
Report proposes Health NZ primary care arm for underserved areas
The proposed arm would use multidisciplinary teams, employing specialist GPs alongside resident doctors training as GPs. Three Rivers…
Woolworths proposes cutting about 130 customer support roles in New Zealand
“Right now our primary focus is on supporting those team members and ensuring customers are not impacted while…
Act proposes scrapping New Zealand’s permanent resident visa
“Under our policy, the existing Permanent Resident Visa category will be removed, and the existing Resident Visa changed.…
Paige Hareb proposes to Cait Scullin beneath two rainbows in Queenstown
“I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon,” Hareb told the Herald. “The lake was so still,…
Growth NZ energy plan proposes eight steps for cheaper, cleaner electricity
The former Meta executive is co-chair with Anna Kominik, a former Electricity Authority chairwoman. “The bills are high…
Embattled councillor Benedict Ong bids $88,888.88 for former Fortune Theatre, proposes ‘Benedict Centre’
The former Fortune Theatre at 231 Stuart St, which Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong has bid $88,888.88 to…
SkyCity proposes job cuts affecting 200 roles, mainly at Auckland casino
In its half-year results, SkyCity’s revenues were down 2.4% on the prior period to $411.7 million, underlying ebitda…
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
A spokesman for Wellington Mayor Andrew Little would not comment on the proposed cuts, saying it was an…