AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka wants to ‘get the balance right’ in Shane Jones’ fishing rule changes
Last year, the coalition Government established 12 HPAs in the Hauraki Gulf, which is one of the country’s…
Matt Watson slams proposed fishing law changes to scrap commercial minimum fish sizes
Watson, host of Ultimate Fishing TV, told the Herald the plan was “outrageous and crazy”. He believes the…
Pastures Past: Farmers and catchment boards clash over mānuka blight in 1949
They were concerned that eliminating the plant could worsen erosion and negatively affect river systems and surrounding landscapes.…
Inland Revenue proposes changing tax treatment of loans companies issue to shareholders
Companies involved in property would likely be most affected. The change would only apply to companies owned by…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy
Labour says “every dollar raised” from the policy, which applies from July 2027, would go to the country’s…
Nelson’s economic woes: Kitchen Things, Eves Valley sawmill, Proper Crisps, Sealord factory closures see hundreds of jobs go
“It raises real tough questions for us regional leaders about how we can get our economy out of…
Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs after visitor numbers fall and venue hit by asbestos fix costs
“It’s important that we respond to the situation, and make sure we are in a position to recover…