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In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
6th Dec 23, 11:42am
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In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
Could Barbara Edmonds be Labour’s future finance spokesperson?
Labour's party list for Election 2023 leaves little room for new MPs
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Chris Hipkins' cabinet table now has two spare seats after Kiri Allan's resignation follows Michael Wood's
24th Jul 23, 10:43am
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Chris Hipkins' cabinet table now has two spare seats after Kiri Allan's resignation follows Michael Wood's
Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
21st Jun 23, 2:56pm
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Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
7th Jun 23, 7:51pm
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Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
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Michael Wood has been ‘stood down’ as Transport Minister while he sells a $13,000 stake in Auckland Airport
6th Jun 23, 1:47pm
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Michael Wood has been ‘stood down’ as Transport Minister while he sells a $13,000 stake in Auckland Airport
Central government will help fund local councils to buy homes in high flood risk areas hit by cyclones and floods
1st Jun 23, 12:06pm
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Central government will help fund local councils to buy homes in high flood risk areas hit by cyclones and floods
The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
18th May 23, 2:27pm
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The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
18th May 23, 2:02pm
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The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
NZ tourism company Skyline 'back to 80%' after Covid-19 closed the world
4th May 23, 7:00am
NZ tourism company Skyline 'back to 80%' after Covid-19 closed the world
No mercy for Ford Ranger buyers as government pushes New Zealanders into electric and hybrid vehicles
3rd May 23, 10:08am
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No mercy for Ford Ranger buyers as government pushes New Zealanders into electric and hybrid vehicles
Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
2nd May 23, 5:00am
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Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
3rd Apr 23, 1:49pm
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In its interim response to the Productivity Commission's immigration inquiry the Government agrees mostly with the commission's recommendations - but has kicked to touch the idea of ending Permanent Resident visas for new residents
A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
30th Mar 23, 4:29pm
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A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
30th Mar 23, 9:42am
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Government outlines five options for a second central city Waitematā harbour crossing and wants to begin construction this decade
Govt extends 25c/litre fuel tax cut for yet another three months, saying it wants to focus first on ‘bread and butter’ ‘cost of living’ issues
1st Feb 23, 1:45pm
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Govt extends 25c/litre fuel tax cut for yet another three months, saying it wants to focus first on ‘bread and butter’ ‘cost of living’ issues
Nanaia Mahuta replaced by Kieran McAnulty as Local Government Minister and Andrew Little replaced by Ayesha Verrall as Health Minister
31st Jan 23, 4:07pm
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Nanaia Mahuta replaced by Kieran McAnulty as Local Government Minister and Andrew Little replaced by Ayesha Verrall as Health Minister
Govt expands 'green list' for work-to-residency visas to include nurses, construction workers and teachers; expands straight-to-residency visa list to midwives and auditors
12th Dec 22, 8:25pm
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Govt expands 'green list' for work-to-residency visas to include nurses, construction workers and teachers; expands straight-to-residency visa list to midwives and auditors
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Immigration Minister reopens Skilled Migrant visa category ahead of full review; parent visa category reopened and quota more than doubled
12th Oct 22, 1:16pm
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Immigration Minister reopens Skilled Migrant visa category ahead of full review; parent visa category reopened and quota more than doubled
102 days after 'rebalancing' its migration settings to squeeze skills and wages higher, Minister loosens settings to ease worker shortages and wage inflation
23rd Aug 22, 6:53am
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102 days after 'rebalancing' its migration settings to squeeze skills and wages higher, Minister loosens settings to ease worker shortages and wage inflation
Govt rejigs investor migrant scheme to force more direct investment in firms, rather than just bonds and property; National says it'll scare off risk-averse rich migrants; Greens say rich favoured while poor migrant workers live precariously
20th Jul 22, 7:38pm
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Govt rejigs investor migrant scheme to force more direct investment in firms, rather than just bonds and property; National says it'll scare off risk-averse rich migrants; Greens say rich favoured while poor migrant workers live precariously
The Government has extended its cost of living support - the official announcement, just prior to an expected rise in the June CPI data due on Monday
17th Jul 22, 4:23pm
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The Government has extended its cost of living support - the official announcement, just prior to an expected rise in the June CPI data due on Monday
Government's plan to develop a comprehensive New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy questioned
9th Jul 22, 9:27am
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Government's plan to develop a comprehensive New Zealand freight and supply chain strategy questioned
Brian Fallow casts an eye over the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and discovers there is much more work ahead
16th May 22, 12:51pm
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Brian Fallow casts an eye over the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and discovers there is much more work ahead