Simon Watts
Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions
12th May 26, 5:06pm
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Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions
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Government to amend climate change law because court claims are 'creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment.' Greens slam move
12th May 26, 12:14pm
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Government to amend climate change law because court claims are 'creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment.' Greens slam move
Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment
7th May 26, 2:09pm
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Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment
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Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform
5th May 26, 3:28pm
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Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform
Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility
16th Apr 26, 2:44pm
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Report argues a sustainable growth strategy is New Zealand's best defense against global volatility
Government, Auckland Council 'agree to disagree' on contentious rates capping plan
10th Apr 26, 1:28pm
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Government, Auckland Council 'agree to disagree' on contentious rates capping plan
As the Government's signs its first 'city deal', Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's committed to exploring an accommodation levy in 2027 while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown thinks it will ultimately happen
10th Apr 26, 12:30pm
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As the Government's signs its first 'city deal', Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's committed to exploring an accommodation levy in 2027 while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown thinks it will ultimately happen
New Energy Minister Simeon Brown says 'the world has changed' since government's unveiling of LNG import terminal plan in February
2nd Apr 26, 3:50pm
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New Energy Minister Simeon Brown says 'the world has changed' since government's unveiling of LNG import terminal plan in February
Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet
2nd Apr 26, 11:09am
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Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet
S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions
2nd Apr 26, 6:56am
S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions
Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track
31st Mar 26, 4:03pm
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Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track
The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says
30th Mar 26, 3:05pm
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The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead
30th Mar 26, 12:47pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casts doubt over whether plans to build a LNG import terminal will definitely go ahead
‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
26th Mar 26, 10:13am
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‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says
Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand
23rd Mar 26, 4:00am
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Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand