Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Govt’s retirement village reforms risk two-tier system, residents say
She and her family had invested time and energy lobbying politicians during the review of the Retirement Act…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…
Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general election
“We can have an economy that employs people without destroying the ecological basis of our existence for the…
Nicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schools, slams Orr’s $416k payout
“Essentially the NZ Government helped fund the Chorus ultrafast broadband rollout … What we’re exploring in the market…
Nicola Willis hails progress on fiscal discipline as key Government financial indicators better than forecast
Expenses were recorded at $183.5b, which is up from $180b in the previous period. But when put as…
Palestine Solidarity Network rallies in Whangārei after Government decision
They held placards that called for sanctions against Israel and an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.…
Media Insider: Revealed – TVNZ’s new chairman is a no-nonsense corporate dealmaker
In a surprise move revealed by the Herald last week, Carruthers is leaving the role eight months early.…
Priests protest New Zealand Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood
Three priests are protesting at Erica Stanford’s electorate office in Browns Bay, Auckland, on Monday, September 29, 2025.…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Sick leave entitlement for part-time work scrapped as Govt reforms ‘broken’ Holidays Act
Some of van Velden’s changes were signalled in June by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who supported “pro-rating sick…