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Tourism operators concerned levy hike will deter travellers
iFly Queenstown owner Matt Wong says the levy hike comes at a challenging time for the sector that is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19.
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Agriculture industry hits out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Agricultural aviators say a proposed increase of its industry levy will disproportionately impact agriculture.
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Kiingitanga advisor embraces politicians at Tuurangawaewae
4 Sep 2024Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video
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Council asks government to do more to minimise problem gambling harm
4 Sep 2024Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.
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Horse rider urges drivers to 'pass wide and pass slow'
4 Sep 2024A woman whose childhood memories were wiped out in a horsing accident wants the law changed to recognise horse riders as vulnerable road users. Audio
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Documents reveal what joining Aukus could mean for NZ
4 Sep 2024A briefing to ministers shows defence officials have been zeroing in on what joining pillar two might mean for New Zealand.
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Relief teachers cut from early childhood centre pay parity scheme
4 Sep 2024The government said the change would reduce administration costs.
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Education Ministry considers major changes to schools' official goals
4 Sep 2024The government wants to add ensuring children attend class to schools' legislated objectives.
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Asian residents dismayed by international visitor levy hike
4 Sep 2024The community has expressed disappointment at the government's decision to raise the international visitor levy almost threefold.
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Mental Health Minister defends funding criteria amid criticism
4 Sep 2024A collective of rainbow groups says the amount required to match government funding makes it "nearly impossible" to apply. Audio
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Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
3 Sep 2024His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
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Minister, colleagues made decision contrary to offical advice on youth offending
3 Sep 2024The Children's Minister says she and colleagues decided against officials' advice about the best way to combat serious youth offending.
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Stiff penalties proposed for supermarkets after no improvement
4 Sep 2024The Commerce Commission says it's planning to ramp up regulation and enforcement.
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Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
4 Sep 2024In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
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Proposed Holidays Act fixes ready for consultation
3 Sep 2024Cabinet has approved a draft of legislation designed to fix the troublesome Holidays Act.
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Politicians to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia in Ngaaruawaahia
3 Sep 2024Former and current politicians will travel to Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to farewell Kiingi Tuheitia.
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Tourists will have to pay $100 to enter NZ
3 Sep 2024The government is almost tripling the fee charges to most international visitors.
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'It'll kill rail off' - Advocates raise concerns about government transport plan
3 Sep 2024The policy is "anti-rail" and ignores climate change, the Rail Advocacy Collective says. Audio
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SIS reveals biggest threats facing New Zealand
3 Sep 2024Threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within - be it disgruntled government employees or those in desperate need of extra cash. Audio
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National's accused of trading safety, public transport for roads
3 Sep 2024Labour says the focus on big new roads is hypocrisy for a government that came to power promising to cut costs. Audio
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Tea and toast to stay at maternity wards after 'mad' decision
3 Sep 2024Finance Minister Nicola Willis recalls her own milky tea and vegemite toast. saying it felt like 'a gourmet meal' .
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MSD refers clients to services facing closure over cuts
3 Sep 2024Some services are now using their own reserves to pay for the clients: "We will not turn anyone away."
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Government warned 'young serious offenders' could be glorified
3 Sep 2024The government has been warned its moves on youth crime could lead to teenagers glorifying the "young serious offender" category it is setting up. Audio
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Walking and cycling funding halved in govt's transport programme
2 Sep 2024"I think New Zealanders are sick and tired of the amount of money going into cycleways," Simeon Brown says.
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