Jacinda Ardern
Government rebukes China on reports of Chinese officials pressuring AUT to scrap a Tiananmen Square commemoration and condemning Hong Kong democracy protestors at Auckland University
6th Aug 19, 8:15pm
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Government rebukes China on reports of Chinese officials pressuring AUT to scrap a Tiananmen Square commemoration and condemning Hong Kong democracy protestors at Auckland University
Peter Dunne says Australia has now roughly and cleverly boxed the Prime Minister into a corner on the deportation issue
1st Aug 19, 9:41am
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Peter Dunne says Australia has now roughly and cleverly boxed the Prime Minister into a corner on the deportation issue
National more popular than Labour in political poll despite support for Simon Bridges being rock-bottom; Outgoing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon deemed a preferred prime minister
29th Jul 19, 6:50pm
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National more popular than Labour in political poll despite support for Simon Bridges being rock-bottom; Outgoing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon deemed a preferred prime minister
Government announces plans to introduce a gun register, tighten rules for gun owners, and licence shooting clubs as part of second tranche of gun law reform; National unsupportive
22nd Jul 19, 6:38pm
Government announces plans to introduce a gun register, tighten rules for gun owners, and licence shooting clubs as part of second tranche of gun law reform; National unsupportive
Prime Minister dismissive of ANZ, as it raises concerns over proposed bank capital rules eating away at GDP and pushing lending towards housing
1st Jul 19, 7:13pm
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Prime Minister dismissive of ANZ, as it raises concerns over proposed bank capital rules eating away at GDP and pushing lending towards housing
With Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford set to continue leading key housing-related law changes, Jenée Tibshraeny argues he shouldn't be written off as an architect of the Government’s broader housing policy
29th Jun 19, 10:28am
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With Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford set to continue leading key housing-related law changes, Jenée Tibshraeny argues he shouldn't be written off as an architect of the Government’s broader housing policy
Cabinet reshuffle sees team of three ministers, headed by Megan Woods, made responsible for housing and Kris Faafoi promoted to Cabinet
27th Jun 19, 4:04pm
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Cabinet reshuffle sees team of three ministers, headed by Megan Woods, made responsible for housing and Kris Faafoi promoted to Cabinet
National Caucus reshuffle: Paul Goldsmith to replace Amy Adams as Finance Spokesperson; Overtakes Judith Collins on the list, taking her infrastructure portfolio with him; Questions raised over Todd Muller being kept low on the list
25th Jun 19, 6:00pm
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National Caucus reshuffle: Paul Goldsmith to replace Amy Adams as Finance Spokesperson; Overtakes Judith Collins on the list, taking her infrastructure portfolio with him; Questions raised over Todd Muller being kept low on the list
Lenders to be required to mediate with indebted farmers who default on payments before taking enforcement action under proposed law thought-up by NZ First and taken-up by the Government
17th Jun 19, 5:23pm
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Lenders to be required to mediate with indebted farmers who default on payments before taking enforcement action under proposed law thought-up by NZ First and taken-up by the Government
Budget 2019 - Summary of all tax collections
4th Jun 19, 2:07pm
Budget 2019 - Summary of all tax collections
Budget 2019 - Summary of all spending plans
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
24th May 19, 1:02pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
The PM is dismissive of the Deputy PM telling Grey Power Cabinet is working on making it harder for migrants to get Super and considering requiring employers of over-65s to match their employees' KiwiSaver contributions
20th May 19, 7:17pm
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The PM is dismissive of the Deputy PM telling Grey Power Cabinet is working on making it harder for migrants to get Super and considering requiring employers of over-65s to match their employees' KiwiSaver contributions
The Spinoff's Toby Manhire sits down in a parliamentary corridor with Climate Change Minister James Shaw to discuss the Zero Carbon Bill, and why he’s been bending over backwards to win National’s support
11th May 19, 9:31am
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The Spinoff's Toby Manhire sits down in a parliamentary corridor with Climate Change Minister James Shaw to discuss the Zero Carbon Bill, and why he’s been bending over backwards to win National’s support
Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
9th May 19, 10:29am
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Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
Government commits to treating biological emissions differently to other greenhouse gas emissions as it introduces zero carbon legislation to Parliament; Fails to secure full support from National
8th May 19, 10:36am
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Government commits to treating biological emissions differently to other greenhouse gas emissions as it introduces zero carbon legislation to Parliament; Fails to secure full support from National
Trade Minister David Parker pays lip service to China's 'broader, cleaner, greener' Belt and Road Initiative
7th May 19, 7:20am
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Trade Minister David Parker pays lip service to China's 'broader, cleaner, greener' Belt and Road Initiative
Ardern and Macron to use Paris conference to rally support against social media companies that let users publish harmful content
24th Apr 19, 10:21am
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Ardern and Macron to use Paris conference to rally support against social media companies that let users publish harmful content
Chris Trotter doubts Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson will be losing much sleep over their left-wing critics' anger that no Capital Gains Tax will be implemented
23rd Apr 19, 8:37am
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Chris Trotter doubts Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson will be losing much sleep over their left-wing critics' anger that no Capital Gains Tax will be implemented
Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the effectiveness of taxing land bankers, why the bright-line test won't be extended and whether his tax review was doomed to fail from the start
18th Apr 19, 11:48am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the effectiveness of taxing land bankers, why the bright-line test won't be extended and whether his tax review was doomed to fail from the start
MMP in action: Jenée Tibshraeny on the politics of the Government putting a Capital Gains Tax to bed
17th Apr 19, 7:40pm
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MMP in action: Jenée Tibshraeny on the politics of the Government putting a Capital Gains Tax to bed
Prime Minister says Govt unable to find 'consensus' and is ruling out a Capital Gains Tax under her leadership
17th Apr 19, 2:09pm
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Prime Minister says Govt unable to find 'consensus' and is ruling out a Capital Gains Tax under her leadership
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says NZ’s national terrorism threat level has been reduced to medium from high after a review by the Combined Threat Assessment Group
17th Apr 19, 11:42am
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says NZ’s national terrorism threat level has been reduced to medium from high after a review by the Combined Threat Assessment Group
Government expected to respond to Tax Working Group recommendations on Wednesday afternoon; Associate Finance Minister on Wednesday morning says no decision's been made on a capital gains tax
17th Apr 19, 9:00am
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Government expected to respond to Tax Working Group recommendations on Wednesday afternoon; Associate Finance Minister on Wednesday morning says no decision's been made on a capital gains tax
Labour one seat shy of being able to govern on its own according to 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll; Ardern soars ahead as preferred prime minister; Bridges neck and neck with Collins
15th Apr 19, 6:46pm
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Labour one seat shy of being able to govern on its own according to 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll; Ardern soars ahead as preferred prime minister; Bridges neck and neck with Collins