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Commissioners for dysfunctional Tauranga City Council to be revealed
The commissioners who will take over the dysfunctional Tauranga City Council are expected to be announced on Thursday.
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National to 'work towards' running candidates in Māori seats
1 Feb 2021The National Party has confirmed it will "work towards" standing candidates in the seven Māori electorates in 2023.
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Climate Change Commission plan 'a big challenge' for New Zealand
1 Feb 2021New Zealand is heading for a major upheaval under a plan to combat the climate crisis, and while some sectors show signs of resistance the Climate Change… Audio
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National to focus on team work at annual retreat
1 Feb 2021Team work and unity will be a major focus at the National Party annual retreat which starts today in Wellington.
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US Secretary of State praises NZ's handling of Covid-19
30 Jan 2021Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have spoken for the first time.
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Virus, vaccinations and housing dominate start of the year
29 Jan 2021Analysis: Politics has started the year in a way that's almost certainly going to continue throughout 2021, dominated by Covid-19, vaccinations to save us from it, and the housing crisis, writes Peter…
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Cruise ship set sail for NZ without necessary visas
29 Jan 2021A ship bound for New Zealand continued its journey despite 61 of 90 people on board not holding valid visas. Video
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Minister suggests 'a little more diplomacy' from Australia in China row
28 Jan 2021Trade minister Damien O'Connor has suggested Australia speak with "more diplomacy" about China, so it too can have a "mature" relationship.
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Former MPs Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft quit NZ First
28 Jan 2021Two of New Zealand First's former MPs, Tracey Martin and Jenny Marcroft, have left the party.
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Govt to ease pathway for Māori wards within councils
1 Feb 2021The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards, the Local Government minister says.
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Government deficit $543m less than forecast
29 Jan 2021Official figures show the government's deficit was $4.3 billion for the five months ended November, $546 million less than forecast in the December fiscal update.
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Report a 'milestone' in response to climate emergency - Shaw
31 Jan 2021The first official report from the Climate Change Commission has found the government needs to further reduce emissions to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
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Ex-MP welcomes National's possible return to Māori seats
28 Jan 2021National may be poised to roll back on a policy decision made 18 years ago - not to contest Māori electorate seats.
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Housing: Collins says free up land and bring in more tradespeople
27 Jan 2021New Zealand faces the risk of a generation being locked out of the housing market unless land is freed up and more houses built, National Party leader Judith Collins says. Audio
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Ardern gives detail about Covid-19 vaccine timeline
26 Jan 2021Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says approval for the Pfizer vaccine could come as early as Wednesday next week. Video
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Climate change report ‘incredibly encouraging’, PM says
31 Jan 2021The Prime Minister says it is incredibly encouraging that the Climate Change Commission's first official report shows that reaching our emissions reduction goals are both achievable and affordable.
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PM looks to take action on companies breaching waste consents
27 Jan 2021The prime minister has put companies dumping contaminated waste into sewers on notice, saying she's seeking advice about the available options.
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Collins focuses on housing, Covid-19 in state of the nation address
National is calling on the government to introduce urgent temporary legislation to make it easier to build houses.
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'Underwhelming' - Labour's plan for public housing gets lukewarm reception
22 Jan 2021The government has been slammed for its "underwhelming" Public Housing Plan, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing its record. Audio
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Ardern details timeline for housing announcements
21 Jan 2021With criticism piling on over the property market, the prime minister has detailed when the government will make housing announcements.
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Covid focus critical, Jacinda Ardern reminds MPs
Jacinda Ardern has demanded "absolute focus" from her Labour MPs in 2021, noting "on-going vigilance" would be required to avoid another Covid outbreak.
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Call for more strict glyphosate-use guidelines after Japan's honey warning
Tough border testing for New Zealand honey imports to Japan is re-igniting the conversation about the use of the weed killer glypohsate in New Zealand.
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Public housing tops agenda at Labour MPs' retreat
21 Jan 2021Labour has put the focus on public housing ahead of its MPs' annual retreat, unveiling details of where 8000 promised homes will be built.
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Rātana leader urges followers to break away from Labour
26 Jan 2021The chairman of the Rātana Church executive has called for the return of its own political party, rather than continuing to align with Labour.
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New Zealand and China upgrade free trade agreement
The New Zealand and Chinese governments have signed an upgrade to the free trade agreement between the two countries.
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Climate strike: 'The cost of inaction is everything'
26 Jan 2021More than 100 climate strikers gathered at Parliament to hand over a list of demands for rapid action from the government.
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Contaminant dumping: Minister says companies must comply with consents
26 Jan 2021Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says councils can take stronger action against companies dumping contaminated waste water, even though they have identified loopholes in the law on fines. Audio
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Liddell reportedly pulls out of race for OECD top job
20 Jan 2021New Zealander Chris Liddell, a top Trump advisor, is reportedly withdrawing his candidacy to become secretary general of the OECD.
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