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Praise from critics as fast-track bill powers weakened
26 Aug 2024"In the first instance the balance wasn't quite right. We spoke, the nation spoke and they listened." Audio
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Fast-track bill: Ministers won't get final say on green-lighting projects
25 Aug 2024The government has announced changes to the Fast-Track bill, but environmental groups say it isn't enough.
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Te Whatu Ora diverts digital upgrade funding to payroll system
25 Aug 2024A payroll emergency took precedence over the long-term fix for the digital and data system.
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Dunedin councillor puts forward motion for unitary authority
25 Aug 2024Dunedin City Council is considering whether to explore a possible unitary authority for Otago.
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How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
24 Aug 2024The House - MPs in the House argued at length about something usually hidden from view on Wednesday - it all started with a question on Parliament's Tiles. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Govt's Treaty principles positions crystallise at Koroneihana
24 Aug 2024The typically apolitical anniversary of the Māori King's coronation was this year full of challenges to the government and the prime minister. Audio
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Labour commits to funding councils for central govt work
23 Aug 2024Unfunded mandates have long been identified as key difficulty facing local government's revenue streams.
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Watch: Luxon would work with Seymour, Peters again after 2026 election
23 Aug 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said he would work with both Winston Peters and David Seymour again, as he likes working with them.
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Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
23 Aug 2024The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
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Second tranche of RMA reforms on the way
23 Aug 2024The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio
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Political editor's panel: Koroneihana and dancing with councils
23 Aug 2024RNZ's Jo Moir and Taiha Molyneux examine the week in politics which saw the PM speaking directly to Māori and to councils. Audio
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Minister brushes off revelation tobacco giant targeted NZ First
23 Aug 2024The Opposition says it's all the more reason for Casey Costello to show she is not being influenced by lobbyists.
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From Manchester to Glasgow - here is how 'regional deals' work
23 Aug 2024The new regional deals announced by the government have some major differences from some of the overseas cities they're modelled on.
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Mayors want to government to bail out pulpmill
23 Aug 2024More than 200 jobs are on the line, and once the final decision is made, "it's all over". Audio
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Health researchers blame politicians for funding shortfall
23 Aug 2024New analysis shows Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is unlikely to find the requested $1.4 billion in savings without impacting frontline services.
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Iwi, Māori leaders support reform of Te Arawhiti, minister claims
13 Aug 2024However, he is refusing to name anyone backing the moves that are being denounced by other political parties. Audio
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No customers sign up for NZ's new spaceport
The fledgling national aerospace centre is in strife after failing to attract investors, underspending its budget and not making enough return on investment. Audio
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Mayors approach PM, Jones over saving threatened mills
Mayors from Ruapehu, Kawerau and Taupō all expressed concerns for the local economy and their communities following the proposed closure announcement.
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Traffic light system creating atmosphere of 'fear' and 'stress'
24 Aug 2024The changes could affect many disabled people on the Jobseeker Support benefit, a disabilities advocate says.
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MSD apologises for telling sickness beneficiary to send 'up-to-date' CV
23 Aug 2024"I was actually, really stressed about this - I was actually, really worried," says Keryn Densem, who the ministry admits was sent the letter by accident.
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Strong support for four-year local government term - poll
23 Aug 2024Nearly half of respondents say councillors and mayors should serve four years instead of three.
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Local government keen to see funding tools for regional deals
22 Aug 2024The day after the PM blasted councils for their spending, the government came in with a sweetener for the sector.
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Day after accusing councils of wasting money, govt puts $750K toward dance festival
23 Aug 2024Critics are targetting funding for a new street dance contest and salaries at the Ministry for Regulation.
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Shane Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority
22 Aug 2024There's no point maintaining it if it's unwilling to flex its muscle or use its full powers, he says.
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