Politics
PM Jacinda Ardern tells Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones his calling for the sacking of Air NZ’s chairman went ‘a step too far’
21st Mar 18, 2:55pm
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PM Jacinda Ardern tells Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones his calling for the sacking of Air NZ’s chairman went ‘a step too far’
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the Government never had a specific target for cutting immigration numbers, but National says Labour was beating the anti-immigration drum in the election campaign and is now “backsliding on a grand scale”
14th Mar 18, 8:48am
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Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the Government never had a specific target for cutting immigration numbers, but National says Labour was beating the anti-immigration drum in the election campaign and is now “backsliding on a grand scale”
Ex-Finance Minister Steven Joyce is stepping down as an MP to seek new opportunities outside Govt; Says new leader Simon Bridges offered him any portfolio he wanted, but he turned the offer down
6th Mar 18, 2:15pm
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Ex-Finance Minister Steven Joyce is stepping down as an MP to seek new opportunities outside Govt; Says new leader Simon Bridges offered him any portfolio he wanted, but he turned the offer down
Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
6th Mar 18, 11:47am
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Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
Geoff Simmons questions what exactly is the 'family home' the Tax Working Group's tip-toeing around?
5th Mar 18, 10:47am
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Geoff Simmons questions what exactly is the 'family home' the Tax Working Group's tip-toeing around?
Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English delivered his valedictory speech in Parliament on Thursday, which had MPs and members of the public laughing and wiping back tears
1st Mar 18, 8:48pm
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Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English delivered his valedictory speech in Parliament on Thursday, which had MPs and members of the public laughing and wiping back tears
Peter Dunne says much of the commentary around the new National Party leader has been 'mindless'; says the new leader does have an opportunity to fill the current void for a party appealing to the liberal, urban, middle-class
1st Mar 18, 8:44am
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Peter Dunne says much of the commentary around the new National Party leader has been 'mindless'; says the new leader does have an opportunity to fill the current void for a party appealing to the liberal, urban, middle-class
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges elected National Party leader; Says he'll present an 'ambitious and strong alternative government'; Paula Bennett retains position as deputy
27th Feb 18, 1:03pm
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Tauranga MP Simon Bridges elected National Party leader; Says he'll present an 'ambitious and strong alternative government'; Paula Bennett retains position as deputy
Under-Secretary rolls Government Minister as Fletcher Tabuteau becomes NZ First deputy leader
27th Feb 18, 12:45pm
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Under-Secretary rolls Government Minister as Fletcher Tabuteau becomes NZ First deputy leader
The Party won just 0.5% of the vote last election and has been doing some soul-searching on how to win more support; it’s leader, David Seymour, says the end of the ‘English era’ spells good news for ACT
26th Feb 18, 2:23pm
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The Party won just 0.5% of the vote last election and has been doing some soul-searching on how to win more support; it’s leader, David Seymour, says the end of the ‘English era’ spells good news for ACT
Interest.co.nz spoke to each candidate and gauged how they planned to change the National Party if elected leader on Tuesday – there is a clear split in direction, says political reporter Jason Walls
24th Feb 18, 6:51am
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Interest.co.nz spoke to each candidate and gauged how they planned to change the National Party if elected leader on Tuesday – there is a clear split in direction, says political reporter Jason Walls
She’s the only National leadership hopeful who has spent time in Opposition and plans to lean on that experience – but what policy changes does she have up her sleeve?
23rd Feb 18, 5:02am
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She’s the only National leadership hopeful who has spent time in Opposition and plans to lean on that experience – but what policy changes does she have up her sleeve?
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce has become the fifth and, most likely, final, National MP to enter National’s leadership race
20th Feb 18, 9:46am
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Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce has become the fifth and, most likely, final, National MP to enter National’s leadership race
Rodney MP Mark Mitchell pitches for Opposition leadership based on his 'National Party' values of 'strong families, personal responsibility, fiscal responsibility, looking after our vulnerable and our environment'
19th Feb 18, 2:52pm
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Rodney MP Mark Mitchell pitches for Opposition leadership based on his 'National Party' values of 'strong families, personal responsibility, fiscal responsibility, looking after our vulnerable and our environment'
Tauranga MP and National leadership contender spoke with Interest.co.nz about what an Opposition he leads would look like and what changes he would make
16th Feb 18, 12:48pm
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Tauranga MP and National leadership contender spoke with Interest.co.nz about what an Opposition he leads would look like and what changes he would make
PM Jacinda Ardern challenges view that Labour-led governments hamper business; Says she wants perception to meet reality
16th Feb 18, 12:33pm
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PM Jacinda Ardern challenges view that Labour-led governments hamper business; Says she wants perception to meet reality
Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on Aussie banks under the spotlight, Barnaby Joyce's contradicting public and private life, the Australian Treasury's open banking push, the question of whether health insurance is a con, and more
16th Feb 18, 10:00am
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Xero's Lena Hesselgrave on Aussie banks under the spotlight, Barnaby Joyce's contradicting public and private life, the Australian Treasury's open banking push, the question of whether health insurance is a con, and more
Jonathan Coleman says he won’t run against Collins, Bridges and Adams but says the best person to lead the Party is one of those three
15th Feb 18, 3:15pm
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Jonathan Coleman says he won’t run against Collins, Bridges and Adams but says the best person to lead the Party is one of those three
Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand
14th Feb 18, 5:06pm
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Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand
Judith Collins the first to throw her hat in the ring as a National Party leadership contender, followed by Simon Bridges and Amy Adams
14th Feb 18, 9:03am
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Judith Collins the first to throw her hat in the ring as a National Party leadership contender, followed by Simon Bridges and Amy Adams
Bill English won’t say who he wants as his successor – but there is a clear list of candidates who have emerged as front runners for the Opposition’s top job
13th Feb 18, 4:00pm
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Bill English won’t say who he wants as his successor – but there is a clear list of candidates who have emerged as front runners for the Opposition’s top job
Who is saying what in the 'Twittersphere' about Bill English's resignation and the future of the National Party
13th Feb 18, 2:00pm
Who is saying what in the 'Twittersphere' about Bill English's resignation and the future of the National Party
National Party leader Bill English resigns, says now is the right time to step aside and embark on new personal and professional opportunities
13th Feb 18, 11:43am
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National Party leader Bill English resigns, says now is the right time to step aside and embark on new personal and professional opportunities
Interest.co.nz's new political reporter Jason Walls runs through his picks for the top 10 political stories likely to arise in 2018
2nd Feb 18, 10:02am
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Interest.co.nz's new political reporter Jason Walls runs through his picks for the top 10 political stories likely to arise in 2018
Government completes its 100 Day Plan; Here is what it has done