Budget 2026: Nicola Willis to announce major public service reforms, further cuts to roles
Willis said there were “too many departments”. “There’s around 42 [departments] and in a country like Finland there’s…
Sticking points sour otherwise sensible Holidays Act reforms – Editorial
The Government’s pitch for the new legislation centres around clarity for employees and employers. Workers will earn leave…
Ngāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reforms
Many iwi have Treaty settlements that provide roles in certain conservation processes such as management planning and concession…
NZ Super reforms: Nicola Willis says change can be less ‘dramatic’ than OECD report
Between last year and the end of the fiscal period, the cost of NZ Super would increase by…
Criticism of proposed changes to superannuation laws that allow perpetrators to financially benefit
Sarah* has spent the past few months grieving the death of her daughter Mary*, who died in a…
Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development
He has organised a petition to amend the RMA reform legislation currently before a parliamentary select committee. Here’s…
Airport security, pilot training, AirPods, drones and rockets eyed in rules shake-up
He also said the reforms would modernise pilot training and licensing processes to create clearer, more flexible pathways…
Khylee Quince reflects on tikanga reforms as AUT law dean tenure ends
“I thought as the first Māori dean I could lead my school through that. It wasn’t always easy…
Bill would remove commercial minimum snapper size under fisheries reforms
Current laws mean a commercial fishing vessel can only keep snapper bigger than 25cm and anything smaller must…
Supermarket law changes: The need for tougher Commerce Act grocery reforms – Lisa Asher
Vertical integration Vertical integration across the supply chain is accelerating in New Zealand. While much attention has been…
Hamilton councillors back KPMG procurement reforms after $239m review
However, chief financial officer Gary Connolly warned against interpreting the $239.1m figure as policy breaches. He pointed to…
Reforms threaten Waitākere Ranges – Gary Taylor and Greg Severinsen
The Unitary Plan contains rules that limit subdivision and development and protect native forest and trees. In some…