HHeadlines Read More FTA stoush: Act MP pokes fun at NZ First minister’s ‘taxpayer-funded’ India visitJuly 13, 2026 “The Government remains fully committed to backing the long-term success of our Kiwi wool growers and the wider…
NNew Zealand Read More MethaneSAT review launched after $29m NZ taxpayer-funded mission failureJuly 12, 2026 The Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) said it is now undertaking an independent review after concerns were raised to…
SSports Read More ‘Ultimately, it’s my money’: Chris Hipkins defends using taxpayer-funded private super scheme for holiday homeJune 8, 2026 These private schemes often own property, like second homes in Wellington or holiday homes. MPs can use the…
NNew Zealand Read More Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming pays back $500 for taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during affairMay 4, 2026 “I note NZ Police policy for sensitive expenditure requires spending to be reasonable and able to withstand parliamentary…
NNew Zealand Read More Jevon McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms ZMarch 10, 2026 “It is appropriate for you to reimburse police for these 8-10 hotel stays, and you are asked to…
HHeadlines Read More Jevon McSkimming case: Former police boss breached code of conduct by staying in taxpayer-funded hotels with Ms Z, IPCA investigation saysMarch 2, 2026 But the police watchdog also looked into allegations that McSkimming was staying in hotels in Wellington with Ms…
SSpace Read More MethaneSAT failure: Call for Auditor-General probe after $30m loss in spaceJanuary 8, 2026 The briefing states “this has increased the requirements for time on console [as opposed to simply being on…
NNew Zealand Read More Charter schools: Opus Dei-inspired Tōtara Point School to be taxpayer-fundedNovember 15, 2025 Tōtara trust board chair and cardiologist Jithendra Somaratne said the school respected church teachings but would not be…