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Vernon Tava discusses proposed centrist green party
Audio 28 Jan 2019The National Party leader Simon Bridges is keeping mum on whether his party would shack-up with a new centre-green party. Green voters might be offered another option in 2020 - with murmurs of a new… Audio
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Proposed new green party 'a valuable addition' - Bridges
Audio 28 Jan 2019Talks are quietly afoot to set up a new political party, which would focus on the environment but not be wedded to the political left. The former Green Party leadership contender and wannabe National… Audio
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Week in politics: Government takes a hit as year kicks off
Having to reveal a politically-damaging failure like the inability to meet the KiwiBuild target wasn't the best way for the government to start 2019, writes Peter Wilson.
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Rātana church satisfied with the government - but warns it shouldn't be forgotten
After today's celebrations at Rātana, the church's followers are happy with how the government is going so far. Video
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First home buyer: KiwiBuild anomaly locks people out
A prospective KiwiBuild buyer has highlighted what she sees as an anomaly with the KiwiBuild criteria, preventing her and others from achieving the dream of home ownership.
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NZTA dumps Peka Peka interchange
A roading project promised for the Kāpiti Coast under the previous government is not going ahead.
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Bridges and Peters speak on actions for Māori at Rātana
Speaking at Rātana Pā, Winston Peters says the government will keep its promises to Māori, while Simon Bridges said he will support Treaty Negotiations.
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KiwiBuild woes turning into fodder for opposition
Analysis - Rubbing salt in the KiwiBuild wound for Housing Minister Phil Twyford is the fact it's given Judith Collins the chance to attack him even before the political year is properly under way.
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Winston Peters to speak for government at Rātana
Politicians are heading to Rātana for the annual celebrations of the founder of the church, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
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All eyes on Jami-Lee Ross's return to Parliament
Embattled Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has promised to steer clear of the conduct he was involved in last year. Audio
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Twyford on KiwiBuild: 'It's going to be tough to meet that target'
The Housing Minister says he cannot guarantee that the government will meet its target of having 1000 KiwiBuild houses built by July. Audio
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Marijuana has 'potentially devastating effects' - Bennett
National's new spokesperson on drug reform says she has a raft of unanswered questions about next year's referendum on legalising cannabis. Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross prepares for return to Parliament
The former National MP, Jami Lee Ross, has apologised to everybody he hurt last year and is vowing to be the best MP for Botany he can be when he returns to Parliament next month. The MP, who has been… Audio
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'The whole country was watching': Jami-Lee Ross apologises
Embattled Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has apologised to everybody he hurt last year, including the leader he attempted to take down.
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Paula Bennett takes on new portfolio in response to govt’s drug policy
National's deputy Paula Bennett has been given a new shadow portfolio on drug reform as part of a minor reshuffle by leader Simon Bridges. She joins Five O'clock Report to discuss the new position… Audio
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UK pledges trade continuity with NZ after Brexit
The New Zealand and British prime ministers have signed a mutual recognition agreement, under which Britain is pledging trade continuity following Brexit.
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National targets 'confused commitment to decriminalisation'
The National Party is ramping up its opposition to the government's approach to drug policy with a new shadow portfolio.
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'We'll be going as fast as we can' - govt confident Kiwibuild will ramp up
Senior Cabinet Minister Chris Hipkins says he's incredibly disappointed by figures showing housing is still unaffordable in the major cities. Video
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Land supply alone won't help housing affordability - Eaqub
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says a new study reaffirms the terrible state of housing across New Zealand. The Demographia survey shows New Zealand is one of the most unaffordable countries in the world… Audio
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Housing in all main NZ markets now 'severely unaffordable'
None of New Zealand's main housing markets are considered affordable any longer, according to a study released today. Audio
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Planning rules need overhaul to help housing - Bridges
Simon Bridges says the failure of successive governments to overhaul planning rules has put homes beyond the means of most people. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability released… Audio
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Year in NZ politics: Promises, scandals, progress
Analysis - The government has come through its first year with the coalition stable and the Prime Minister a popular leader, writes Peter Wilson.
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Here's what made the headlines in New Zealand in 2018
From the Prime Minister's baby to the Jami-Lee Ross saga and a Thai cave rescue to a royal wedding - 2018 has been a busy year.
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"What did Meghan get Harry, William and Charles for Christmas?"
National party leader SImon Bridges shares his favourite Christmas cracker joke. Audio
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The stories New Zealanders followed most closely this year
The rescue of the stranded school boys from an underground cave in Thailand was the most closely followed story by New Zealanders this year, UMR Research has found.
