Public Policy

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

Fuel limits: Government outlines who 'critical fuel users' would be in the 'unlikely event' the oil crisis worsens enough to justify a move to phase 4 of its National Fuel Response Plan

Fuel limits: Government outlines who 'critical fuel users' would be in the 'unlikely event' the oil crisis worsens enough to justify a move to phase 4 of its National Fuel Response Plan

You can’t take the politics out of politics

You can’t take the politics out of politics

The IMF says resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers

The IMF says resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers

A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security

A week of politicians pumping out policy: Retirement age, overstayer units and container return schemes, plus fuel security

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

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

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue 'reminds' crypto-asset investors, the $4 billion cost of fiscal drag, and the European Commission publishes a major report on wealth tax

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue 'reminds' crypto-asset investors, the $4 billion cost of fiscal drag, and the European Commission publishes a major report on wealth tax

The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation surge and rising outlook as they push through their third consecutive hike

The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation surge and rising outlook as they push through their third consecutive hike

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

Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'

Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'

In too many areas we are avoiding thinking about or preparing for oncoming changes, says Brian Easton

In too many areas we are avoiding thinking about or preparing for oncoming changes, says Brian Easton

Chris Trotter asks whether Treasury is suggesting we change everything – so nothing changes

Chris Trotter asks whether Treasury is suggesting we change everything – so nothing changes