Labour Party
Minister of the Environment David Parker hails Resource Management Act reform, opposition vows to replace it
17th Aug 23, 9:51am
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Minister of the Environment David Parker hails Resource Management Act reform, opposition vows to replace it
Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
16th Aug 23, 3:27pm
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Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
16th Aug 23, 12:11pm
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A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
Govt's proposed Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs idling in the slow lane
16th Aug 23, 5:00am
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Govt's proposed Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs idling in the slow lane
Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
15th Aug 23, 9:32am
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Legal and business experts are warning the Government that paying for a tax break on fruit and vegetables with changes to depreciation law could have expensive consequences
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An early version of Labour’s GST policy document calculated the cost of the policy beginning in October 2024, instead of April 1 as announced by Chris Hipkins
14th Aug 23, 2:38pm
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An early version of Labour’s GST policy document calculated the cost of the policy beginning in October 2024, instead of April 1 as announced by Chris Hipkins
NZ First’s participation in government is defined not so much by what it does, but by what it prevents its coalition partners from doing, Chris Trotter says
14th Aug 23, 7:29am
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NZ First’s participation in government is defined not so much by what it does, but by what it prevents its coalition partners from doing, Chris Trotter says
Labour’s full tax policy includes the GST exemption, boosted tax credits for working families, but no wealth taxes
13th Aug 23, 1:23pm
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Labour’s full tax policy includes the GST exemption, boosted tax credits for working families, but no wealth taxes
The latest Taxpayers' Union poll shows NZ First could be back in parliament with Winston Peters at the helm of a 7-person caucus
10th Aug 23, 4:03pm
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The latest Taxpayers' Union poll shows NZ First could be back in parliament with Winston Peters at the helm of a 7-person caucus
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A report out for submissions says gas will still be needed for electricity generation even though it will be phased out over time for environmental reasons
9th Aug 23, 12:06pm
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A report out for submissions says gas will still be needed for electricity generation even though it will be phased out over time for environmental reasons
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb pledges CCCFA review, exemptions for certain types of lending
8th Aug 23, 7:17pm
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb pledges CCCFA review, exemptions for certain types of lending
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Three wind farms and nine solar panel projects to be put to a consenting panel for fast-track approval under emergency law
7th Aug 23, 6:01pm
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Three wind farms and nine solar panel projects to be put to a consenting panel for fast-track approval under emergency law
Of the five digits making up the Anglo-Saxon fist, New Zealand is obviously the 'pinkie finger', Chris Trotter says
7th Aug 23, 9:29am
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Of the five digits making up the Anglo-Saxon fist, New Zealand is obviously the 'pinkie finger', Chris Trotter says
Government touts four multi-billion dollar tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour for cars, trucks, and trains by 2051
6th Aug 23, 5:40pm
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Government touts four multi-billion dollar tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour for cars, trucks, and trains by 2051
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has been searching for savings as corporate tax revenue falls below Treasury forecast
4th Aug 23, 6:34am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson has been searching for savings as corporate tax revenue falls below Treasury forecast
The Government is proposing several changes to retirement villages but keeping its basic business model
3rd Aug 23, 6:07pm
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The Government is proposing several changes to retirement villages but keeping its basic business model
Nicola Willis says she doesn't intend to read the Council of Trade Union's critique of National Party policy
3rd Aug 23, 7:03am
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Nicola Willis says she doesn't intend to read the Council of Trade Union's critique of National Party policy
National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
31st Jul 23, 4:07pm
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National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
Labour's party list for Election 2023 leaves little room for new MPs
Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
31st Jul 23, 11:39am
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Political parties' energy spokespeople speak at election forum on energy policies with red tape and the need to reduce fossil fuel consumption being major concerns
Chris Trotter casts his eye over the main political parties' election slogans noting only Te Pāti Māori is offering the electorate the prospect of something entirely new
31st Jul 23, 9:37am
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Chris Trotter casts his eye over the main political parties' election slogans noting only Te Pāti Māori is offering the electorate the prospect of something entirely new
Chris Hipkins is refusing to discuss a claim by the National Party that Labour plans to cut GST from fruit and vegetables
27th Jul 23, 3:43pm
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Chris Hipkins is refusing to discuss a claim by the National Party that Labour plans to cut GST from fruit and vegetables
The Government decides to reform New Zealand's cyber security system by moving CERT into National Cyber Security Centre
26th Jul 23, 12:09pm
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The Government decides to reform New Zealand's cyber security system by moving CERT into National Cyber Security Centre
Government complies with Climate Change Commission's advice and sharply reduces the number of ETS units available in the next five years
26th Jul 23, 11:26am
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Government complies with Climate Change Commission's advice and sharply reduces the number of ETS units available in the next five years
The National Party says a chaotic Government is getting more divided all the time with the latest schism over tax policy
26th Jul 23, 6:57am
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The National Party says a chaotic Government is getting more divided all the time with the latest schism over tax policy