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Week in Politics: Regional fund could become election liability
Analysis - The Government could be heading for a $3 billion headache if it's Regional Development Fund doesn't deliver, writes Peter Wilson.
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National leaks 'far-reaching' changes in vocational training
The National Party is trying to gazump the prime minister's first big speech of the year. Video
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PM discusses trade tensions between US and China
How to minimise the impact of global economic headwinds on New Zealand was the focus of the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's first major speech of the year.
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Julie Bishop goes on National's Hamilton retreat
Australia's former foreign minister Julie Bishop has challenged all political parties to recruit more women ahead of a dinner where she will address National MPs.
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Sarah Dowie says she will not stand down despite police investigation
The National MP has refused to answer questions about her relationship with Jami-Lee Ross and a text message allegedly sent from her phone.
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Bridges backs compulsory NZ history curriculum
The National Party thinks schools should have a compulsory course that teaches students about Māori and colonial history.
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Simon Bridges, National Party Leader
This year National Party leader Simon Bridges has been at Waitangi for events leading up to February 6th. He took part in the powhiri for Parliamentarians for at the Upper Marae on February 5th before… Audio
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Provincial growth fund
$100 million dollar fund for Maori to develop land is up for grabs as part of the Provincial growth fund. National leader Simon Bridges compares this to "beads and blanket" in an unflattering… Audio
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The Panel with Ella Henry and Mike Rehu (Part 1)
Audio 5 Feb 2019The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was put on the spot by a reporter at Waitangi yesterday. A Treaty of Waitangi pop quiz was sprung on her. Is is fair that she was expected to rattle off the articles… Audio
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PM at Waitangi: 'the distance between us is still too high'
The Prime Minister has made her address to iwi from the porch of Te Whare Rūnanga, saying she will keep working to bridge the gap between Māori and those who came after. Video
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Political commentators Mills & Morten
Our political commentators examine Simon Bridges' speech and the implications for tax policy, also fair pay and Kiwibuild. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and Brigitte Morten… Audio
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Don Brash to avoid politics and 'listen' at Waitangi
Former National Party leader Don Brash says he's delighted to be speaking at Waitangi and will speak about the economy. Video, Audio
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Govt's $100m for Māori land funding 'waste of money' - Bridges
The government is making the same mistake with Māori land ownership as it did with KiwiBuild, and instead should focus on "hard law reform around the Resource Management Act" National party leader… Audio
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Govt 'throwing money' for Māori land-ownership - Bridges
Audio 4 Feb 2019National says the government should be wary of its Provincial Growth Fund being "the banker of last resort for Māori land owners". The government announced on Sunday that it would provide access to… Audio
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A potential political party hooks the media
The prospect of a new party for conservative conservationists became big news this past week. Some reporters and pundits reckoned it could change the government in 2020 - even though it isn't even up… Audio
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A potential political party hooks the media
The prospect of a new party for conservative conservationists became big news this past week. Some reporters and pundits reckoned it could change the government in 2020 - even though it isn't even up…
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Economist Bernard Hickey: what to make of all the tax talk
Throughout the week tax has been hitting the headlines with National saying their new plan would give the average worker an extra $430 a year. Economist Bernard Hickey looks at the numbers. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Feet back under seats
The political year is picking up pace with the caucus retreat for Labour this past week, a State of the Nation speech from National's Simon Bridges and the first Cabinet meeting of 2019. The problems… Audio
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A Labour capital tax would be National's gain
Power Play - National knows Labour and the coalition government are vulnerable on tax which is why Simon Bridges has gone straight for the Achilles, writes Jane Patterson.
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KiwiBuild: Interim targets reviewed as scheme is 'recalibrated'
KiwiBuild hasn't exactly got off to a roaring start this year, now it appears that even interim KiwiBuild targets are out the window.
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National pledges no new taxes in its first term of govt
National leader Simon Bridges has used his first major speech of the year to unveil a plan to increase income tax thresholds, and a pledge for no new taxes - including petrol excise increases - in a… Audio
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National puts tax back on the political agenda
National has unveiled a new tax plan that would boost income tax thresholds every three years to keep pace with inflation.
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New green party: Viable option or wishful thinking?
Opinion - In New Zealand, talks of a new centralist environmental party has raised the question of whether it is possible here for such a party to exist, Brigitte Morten writes.
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Plans firming up for new green party to partner National
The formation of a new green political party that could partner with National is not being ruled out by the man linked to it.
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New centrist green party could be 'valuable addition' - Bridges
National Party leader Simon Bridges has endorsed the idea of a new centrist environmental party, saying it would be a "very valuable" addition to the political landscape. Audio
