Simon Watts

National promises low-interest, long-term solar power loans, repaid through rates

National promises low-interest, long-term solar power loans, repaid through rates

National’s Nicola Willis says detailed arrangements for specific circumstances - like people who have a salary job but also make income from side hustles - would have to be worked through if party's re-elected

National’s Nicola Willis says detailed arrangements for specific circumstances - like people who have a salary job but also make income from side hustles - would have to be worked through if party's re-elected

Despite concerns, National Party leader Christopher Luxon says party's KiwiSaver policy requiring self-employed people to contribute 4% is 'fair and reasonable'

Despite concerns, National Party leader Christopher Luxon says party's KiwiSaver policy requiring self-employed people to contribute 4% is 'fair and reasonable'

Energy Minister Simeon Brown places the cost of planned LNG import facility on power companies, with the Government backing down from electricity levy on consumers

Energy Minister Simeon Brown places the cost of planned LNG import facility on power companies, with the Government backing down from electricity levy on consumers

Government sets up ‘Incentives for Growth Fund’: If local councils enable more homes, they’ll get extra funding for infrastructure and community services, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says

Government sets up ‘Incentives for Growth Fund’: If local councils enable more homes, they’ll get extra funding for infrastructure and community services, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says

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

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

Government to amend climate change law because court claims are 'creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment.' Greens slam move

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

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

Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform

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

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

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

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

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

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

S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions