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Local Government results good for Labour and terrible for National
Written By: - Date published: 11:18 am, October 9th, 2016 - 80 comments
In Auckland, Christchurch and in mayoral races throughout the country Labour and Progressives had a very good day while National and its proxies must be wondering what they did wrong.
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Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced the Government’s plan to reform the Overseas Investment Act and make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment, grow and pay higher wages. “New Zealand is one of the hardest countries in the developed world for overseas people to ...2 weeks ago
- Minister going to Australia for aged care meetings
Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello is traveling to Australia for meetings with the aged care sector in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney next week. “Australia is our closest partner, so as we consider the changes necessary to make our system more effective and sustainable it makes sense to learn from ...2 weeks ago
- More funding for biodiversity protection
The Government is boosting investment in the QEII National Trust to reinforce the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand's biodiversity on private land, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The Government today announced an additional $4.5 million for conservation body QEII National Trust over three years. QEII Trust works with farmers and ...2 weeks ago
- Closure of the Ava Bridge Walkway postponed
The closure of the Ava Bridge walkway will be delayed so Hutt City Council have more time to develop options for a new footbridge, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Mayor of Lower Hutt, Campbell Barry. “The Hutt River paths are one of the Hutt’s most beloved features. Hutt locals ...3 weeks ago
- Speech to Committee for Auckland
Good afternoon. Can I acknowledge Ngāti Whātua for their warm welcome, Simpson Grierson for hosting us here today, and of course the Committee for Auckland for putting on today’s event. I suspect some of you are sitting there wondering what a boy from the Hutt would know about Auckland, our ...3 weeks ago
- Removal of level crossings a win for Aucklanders
The Government will invest funding to remove the level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes and replace them with grade-separated crossings, to maximise the City Rail Link’s ability to speed up journey times by rail and road and boost Auckland’s productivity, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown ...3 weeks ago
- Carbon capture one step closer
The Government has made key decisions on a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) framework to enable businesses to benefit from storing carbon underground, which will support New Zealand’s businesses to continue operating while reducing net carbon emissions, Energy and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. “Economic growth is a ...3 weeks ago
- Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed
Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed by the Ministry for Regulation. Industrial hemp is currently classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, despite containing minimal THC and posing little ...3 weeks ago
- Advisory group on organised crime appointed
The Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime was appointed by Cabinet on Monday and met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello announced. “The group will provide independent advice to ensure we have a better cross-government response to fighting the increasing threat posed to ...3 weeks ago
- Economic growth the focus of PM’s visit to Viet Nam
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Viet Nam next week, visiting both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, accompanied by a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders. “Viet Nam is a rising star of Southeast Asia with one of the fastest growing economies in the region. This ...3 weeks ago
- Changes to enable investment in build-to-rent housing passed into law
The coalition Government has passed legislation to support overseas investment in the Build-to-Rent housing sector, Associate Minister of Finance Chris Bishop says. “The Overseas Investment (Facilitating Build-to-Rent Developments) Amendment Bill has completed its third reading in Parliament, fulfilling another step in the Government’s plan to support an increase in New ...3 weeks ago
- New Police campaign welcomed
The new Police marketing campaign starting today, recreating the ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ ad from the 1990s, has been welcomed by Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “This isn’t just a great way to get the attention of more potential recruits, it’s a reminder to everyone about what policing is and the ...3 weeks ago
- Child Poverty statistics show challenges remain
No significant change to child poverty rates under successive governments reinforces that lifting children out of material hardship will be an ongoing challenge, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. Figures released by Stats NZ today show no change in child poverty rates for the year ended June 2024, reflecting ...3 weeks ago
- Most common registered family names in 2024
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is pleased to announce the most common family names given to newborns in 2024. “For the seventh consecutive year, Singh is the most common registered family name, with over 680 babies given this name. Kaur follows closely in second place with 630 babies, while ...3 weeks ago
- Regional Tourism Boost to attract international visitors
A new $3 million fund from the International Conservation and Tourism Visitor Levy will be used to attract more international visitors to regional destinations this autumn and winter, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The Government has a clear priority to unleash economic growth and getting our visitor numbers ...3 weeks ago
- ‘We are determined to get this right’ – Wellington mayor
Tory Whanau says the Prime Minister's "lame-o" comment is poor form and the councils are sticking to their timeline to get it right. ...1 hour ago - First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infec...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede. Stagnant water ...1 hour ago - Minister looking at further interventions at Wellington’s councils
Simon Watts says he is concerned about Wellington Water, and the lack of a City and Regional Deal proposal which prompted the PM to call the councils "lame-o". ...1 hour ago
- Live: Luxon says Seymour working through ‘challenging issues’ as school lunch woes deepe...
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen. ...2 hours ago
- Luxon says Seymour working through ‘challenging issues’ as school lunch woes deepen
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen. ...2 hours ago
- Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Javier Leon, Associate Professor in Physical Geography, University of the Sunshine Coast For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches. Beaches in southeast Queensland and northeast ...2 hours ago
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins’ widow reflects on grief, legacy, and a life without him
A year after the sudden passing of the Auckland politician, his widow has opened up about the heartbreak of losing him. ...2 hours ago
- Health-care workers should not be a target. In Gaza, their detention and death affect the entire pop...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania King, Associate Professor in Social Epidemiology, The University of Melbourne A freeze on aid entering the Gaza Strip, imposed by Israel last week, means once again tons of urgent medical supplies and medicines are stuck at the border, with delivery uncertain. ...3 hours ago
- Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sally Baker, Associate Professor, Migration and Education, Australian National University The damage inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Queensland and northern New South Wales has been extensive. Several areas have had infrastructure badly damaged, and many homes have been destroyed. With ...3 hours ago
- Candace Owens was denied a visa to New Zealand – and then a minister stepped in
Late last year, the associate immigration minister reversed a decision to deny the controversial US commentator a visa, after a local lobby group put the pressure on. Documents released under the Official Information Act reveal how it unfolded. Across the ditch, her risk of “inciting discord” was deemed too great ...3 hours ago - Calculated risk: will the next Reserve Bank governor relax capital requirements for banks?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claire Matthews, Associate Professor and Head of School, School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Andrzej Rostek/Getty Images Adrian Orr has so far not spoken about the reasons for his recent and unexpected resignation as ...4 hours ago
- Watch live: Luxon in the hot seat at Question Time as school lunch woes deepen
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen. ...4 hours ago
- Revealed: Nelson’s $660,000 Saltwater Creek Footbridge
“It doesn’t have to be barebones, but when one-sixth of the cost of a footbridge is simply on flourish, it’s probably time to pull back. The people of Nelson deserve better from their council in terms of spending decisions.” ...5 hours ago - In trying to save its life, has Shortland Street lost its heart?
New Zealand’s favourite soap returned this year with a new look and a new attitude – but is it working? This year, Shortland Street has rewritten its own rules. After falling advertising revenue saw the long-running series reduce to three episode a week in 2025, the show returned to our ...5 hours ago
- Watch live: Luxon in hot seat at Question Time as school lunch woes deepen
The PM faces a grilling at Question Time in a day where he called Wellington's councils "pretty lame-o" and a school lunch provider went into liquidation. ...5 hours ago
- Luxon denies stricter emergency housing rules have increased homelessness
A 'please help' letter has been sent to the government, after a 53 percent rise in people sleeping rough in the city ...6 hours ago
- Christopher Luxon calls Wellington’s councils ‘pretty lame-o’
But the committee says it chose not to apply for the government's regional deals. ...6 hours ago
- School lunches provider Libelle Group Auckland goes into liquidation
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass Group to provide 125,000 meals daily. ...6 hours ago
- Christopher Luxon open to adopting some of NZ First’s ‘anti-woke’ proposals
New Zealand First has proposed legislation it says will end "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets" in the public sector. ...6 hours ago
- How to go on a first date in Wellington
In episode five of Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club, our pair head to our capital city and finally brave the dating scene solo. Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club is a new documentary series for The Spinoff following award-winning comedians and friends Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester as they ...7 hours ago
- The Fold: Big tech and regulation in the second coming of Trump
Duncan Greive is joined by trade specialist Charles Finny and Echobox’s tech regulation expert Tom Barraclough to dive deep into the theoretical and the practical of media regulation in the new era. The second Trump administration has blown apart a multi-decade long rules based order for trade. The White ...7 hours ago
- Politics live: Christopher Luxon calls Wellington’s councils ‘lame-o’
It comes after the region failed to put in a bid for an infrastructure deal. ...7 hours ago
- In siding with Russia over Ukraine, Trump is not putting America first. He is hastening its decline
ANALYSIS: By Matthew Sussex, Australian National University Has any nation squandered its diplomatic capital, plundered its own political system, attacked its partners and supplicated itself before its far weaker enemies as rapidly and brazenly as Donald Trump’s America? The fiery Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ...7 hours ago
- US report discusses possibility of nuclear submarine accident, if subs supplied to Australia
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia. ...7 hours ago
- Senior diplomat to take over as Acting UK High Commissioner after Goff sacking
Chris Seed will be Acting UK High Commissioner after Goff was removed for comments he made about US President Donald Trump. ...8 hours ago
- Faith meets finance: The investor helping Muslims navigate the money world
Halal investing presents a number of challenges, especially in New Zealand. Can you be a good Muslim, and also have serious financial goals you want to hit? That’s the challenge Muhammad Lambat is tackling. And, he says, the answer is yes. As the founder and content creator behind @MuslimInvesting, he’s ...8 hours ago
- Violent weekend brawl, clashes rock Greater Nouméa area
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A series of violent incidents and confrontations over the weekend in New Caledonia’s capital Nouméa and its surroundings, causing clashes with law enforcement agencies and several injuries. On Saturday night, in a bar and night-club in downtown Nouméa, a “Ladies Night” ...8 hours ago
- ‘I’m disappointed in NZ’: Artist to leave country after Supreme Court defeat
Analysis: The questions posed by a Marlborough painter’s court loss are a microcosm of a bigger US trade battle over intellectual property The post ‘I’m disappointed in NZ’: Artist to leave country after Supreme Court defeat appeared first on Newsroom. ...9 hours ago - Do cats have ‘friends’, or do they always vie for territory? Animal experts weigh in
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deanna Tepper, Associate Lecturer, Psychology, La Trobe University Yang/Unsplash Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and love. A far cry from the lone predator ...10 hours ago
- Quantum technologies are changing our world – what does NZ need to be part of the next revolution?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Hutchinson, Professor in Theoretical Physics, University of Otago Shutterstock/Gorodenkoff As part of a major reform of the science sector, the government plans to set up a research organisation focused on emerging technologies, including quantum technologies. The first quantum revolution – ...10 hours ago
- Independents took cities by storm last election. This time, they’ve got regional Australia in thei...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maxine Newlands, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Futures, University of Queensland, Adjunct Principle Research Fellow, Cairns Institute, James Cook University In 2022, the national vote for independents or minor parties was the highest in almost a century. A third of ...10 hours ago
- 5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sharon Lewin, Melbourne Laureate Professor, University of Melbourne; Director, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Anastasiia Chepinska/Unsplash On March 11, 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic. ...10 hours ago
- What can you do if your child is being bullied?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deborah Green, Senior Lecturer, UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia MPIX/Shutterstock Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately about one in four Australian students between Year 4 and Year 9 ...10 hours ago
- Replacing stamp duty with a land tax could save home buyers big money. Here’s how
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Nassios, Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University Infrastructure Victoria has released a draft 30-year plan outlining how the state can grow sustainably. It focuses on key areas like transport, housing, energy, and public services to support a ...10 hours ago
- The cost of being: A 25-year-old bar manager who’s in debt to the dentist
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a ‘currently struggling but eternally optimistic’ bar manager and dog sitter shares some spending-and-saving insights. Want to be part of The Cost of Being? Fill out the questionnaire here. Gender: Woman but occasionally questioning it. Age: ...10 hours ago
- Can playing games like Wordle help improve work and workplaces?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kim M Caudwell, Senior Lecturer in Psychology | Chair, Researchers in Behavioural Addictions, Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD), Charles Darwin University Tada Images/Shutterstock Do you ever find yourself taking a sneaky few minutes out of your work day to play a game ...10 hours ago
- Politics live: Incompetence not sabotage behind Health NZ issues, Christopher Luxon says
A poll shows both Luxon and his coalition are losing support. ...10 hours ago
- Offshore operators poised to dominate new online gambling market
Millions of dollars in gambling profits look set to flow offshore - leaving local communities out of pocket. ...11 hours ago
- Politics live: Nicola Willis says Christopher Luxon will lead National into next year’s electi...
A poll shows both Luxon and his coalition are losing support. ...11 hours ago
- Will Health NZ’s IT workers get a reprieve from cuts?
IT workers - threatened with large-scale job cuts at Health NZ - are hoping for a reprieve, after the health minister revealed he has asked officials to think again. ...11 hours ago
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