Public Policy

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

New Zealand’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Jonathan Boston looks at how to govern for the future

New Zealand’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Jonathan Boston looks at how to govern for the future

Greens propose zero-interest clean energy loans, $200 million investment into community energy projects and creating a publicly-owned entity called Kiwipower to deliver what the 'market has failed to build'

Greens propose zero-interest clean energy loans, $200 million investment into community energy projects and creating a publicly-owned entity called Kiwipower to deliver what the 'market has failed to build'

NZ political parties want to make rooftop solar more affordable. We found cost isn’t everything

NZ political parties want to make rooftop solar more affordable. We found cost isn’t everything

Do we still love our country enough to fight and die for it?

Do we still love our country enough to fight and die for it?

Winston Peters says NZ First will campaign on a $1 billion National Subsurface Development Survey at the upcoming election to unlock New Zealand’s ‘Norway-scale’ energy potential

Winston Peters says NZ First will campaign on a $1 billion National Subsurface Development Survey at the upcoming election to unlock New Zealand’s ‘Norway-scale’ energy potential

Rail Minister Winston Peters announces two new Cook Strait ferries, called 'Kupe' and 'Cook', will arrive in 2029 and be operated by KiwiRail

Rail Minister Winston Peters announces two new Cook Strait ferries, called 'Kupe' and 'Cook', will arrive in 2029 and be operated by KiwiRail

What the timing of a trade deal, a state visit and a voting policy says about who we want here and who we want to hear

What the timing of a trade deal, a state visit and a voting policy says about who we want here and who we want to hear

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament

Paul Henry announced as new ACT Party candidate, resigned from TVNZ board on Tuesday morning

Paul Henry announced as new ACT Party candidate, resigned from TVNZ board on Tuesday morning

'Just because it hasn't worked yet doesn't mean it's not a good idea': Government launches fresh attempt to lure supermarkets to NZ

'Just because it hasn't worked yet doesn't mean it's not a good idea': Government launches fresh attempt to lure supermarkets to NZ

Chris Trotter separates the Australian and New Zealand protest vote leaders, noting that Winston Peters simply doesn’t possess the repressed political rage of Pauline Hanson, or the ability to communicate it

Chris Trotter separates the Australian and New Zealand protest vote leaders, noting that Winston Peters simply doesn’t possess the repressed political rage of Pauline Hanson, or the ability to communicate it

Natalia Albert argues NZ First's voting rights policy is both xenophobic and a waste of everyone's time

Natalia Albert argues NZ First's voting rights policy is both xenophobic and a waste of everyone's time

New Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll shows narrowing gap between National and Labour, and their leaders

New Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll shows narrowing gap between National and Labour, and their leaders

Labour promises low-interest rate schemes, subsidies, plug-in options for renters as it launches its ‘SolarSaver package’ which aims to make it easier for New Zealanders to access solar power

Labour promises low-interest rate schemes, subsidies, plug-in options for renters as it launches its ‘SolarSaver package’ which aims to make it easier for New Zealanders to access solar power