New Zealand Politics

Finance: The NZ dollar has continued to weaken and is now at 56 cents against the US dollar &while it is good for exporters, it is tough on importers.

By Media PA
98 views

Politics 11:50AM

Will more approved consents be targeted by Greens?

The quarry industry fears it may be the next target of a Green Party pledge to over-turn fast-tracked resource consents for mining.

By Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ
133 views

Politics 11:05AM

Crossroads: Business demands bold 2050 plan

A new report by BusinessNZ calls for bold, long-term planning to enable a greater New Zealand by 2050.

By BusinessNZ
91 views

Politics 11:00AM

New footage exposes devastating cruelty behind pig-caging Bill

SAFE has released new footage from a Taranaki piggery that lays bare the day-to-day reality of farrowing crates - the same cages the Government is seeking to legalise through the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill.

By SAFE For Animals
126 views

Politics 10:05AM

Winston Peters and NZ First Hand Victory to ACT over Corporate Bill of Rights

Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards Bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and the National Party.

By Greenpeace Aotearoa
232 views

Politics 1:25PM

Brian Roche looking like a fool for every minute Creepy Coster remains on the public teat

The Taxpayers’ Union is calling for Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to immediately sack the Social Investment Agency's CEO, Andrew Coster and rule out a golden handshake or exit payout.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
224 views

Politics 7:16AM

New National Bill may Fail to Meet its Own Criteria or Scope

Initial analysis of the recently introduced member’s bill: ‘Social Media (Age-Restricted User) Bill’ appears to indicate the legislation does not meet its own criteria with regard to its purpose or scope.

By Trend Analysis Network
218 views

Politics 7:09AM

PSA backs CTU blueprint to drive economic growth through better labour relations

A better New Zealand is possible if the Government stopped fearing unions and adopted reforms suggested by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that respected the rights of workers.

By PSA
193 views

Politics 7:06AM

Labour's Capital Gains Tax Punishes Kiwis for Inflation

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling Labour’s proposed capital gains tax (CGT) an unfair and poorly thought-out policy that punishes ordinary New Zealanders for inflation, not real gains.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
187 views

Politics 11:16AM

Quarter of Te Pāti Māori and One in Five ACT Voters Say Violence May Be Needed to 'Fix' New Zealand

A new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll reveals worrying levels of support for political violence across the political spectrum.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
549 views

Politics 3:49PM

Maria Huata

By Media PA
607 views

Politics 3:47PM

Four Hamilton Mayoral Contenders Offer Distinct Visions for Business Community

By Media PA
632 views

Politics 2:57AM

"Sex matters in law and life and it shouldn't take courage to say so", Helen Joyce, Sex Matters UK

By Women's Rights Party
672 views

Politics 12:10PM

"Christchurch Resident Parking Permits a Priority" says Ali Jones

Christchurch — Intensification and fewer new homes with off street parking means residents are being left with no-where to park their vehicles.

By RedPR
3,327 views

Politics 8:31AM

PSA calls for meeting with ministers in wake of missing candidate information debacle

The PSA has written to Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith and Minister of Local Government Simon Watts after the alarming news that private election company ElectioNZ failed to include information about the Māori ward candidates in voter information booklets for Whanganui, Ōpōtiki, and South Wairarapa district councils.

By PSA
1,343 views

Politics 2:14AM

Are the Gene Technology Bill appointments 'Just Window Dressing'?

By GE Free NZ
3,301 views

Politics 2:11AM

Promise delivered: Local voters get a say on Māori wards from today

“Today, voting papers begin to arrive for the local body elections – and, crucially, voters finally have the chance to ditch divisive Māori wards,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.

By ACT New Zealand
3,175 views

Politics 12:23PM

From Bullfighting to Dating Apps: Time's Up for Wasteful Grants

The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming news of further cuts to taxpayer-funded research that results in little to no value to the taxpayer, including the Marsden Fund and the Endeavour Fund.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
1,183 views

Politics 4:20AM

Running Scared, Hipkins? Accountability Doesn't Happen in Secret

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
863 views

Politics 1:55AM

Lockdown overlords missing in action from the Podium of Truth

“Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall’s refusal to front up to the COVID inquiry is a big change from invading our living rooms daily.

By ACT New Zealand
825 views

Politics 11:44AM

Willis Fails to Deliver: Taxpayers Still Paying for Bigger Public Service

The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming Finance Minister Nicola Willis for failing to deliver a leaner, more efficient public service, with new figures revealing that the public service is now larger than it was at the 2023 election, despite months of so-called ‘cuts’.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
3,830 views

Politics 11:24AM

What the heck Winston? Greenpeace queries NZ First support for Seymour's Overseas Investment Bill

Greenpeace is asking NZ First leader Winston Peters what the heck his party is doing supporting an amendment Bill which could lead to greater corporate control of Aotearoa.

By Greenpeace Aotearoa
4,376 views

Politics 2:27AM

Majority of Submitters Opposed the Gene Technology Bill

An overwhelming majority of submissions rejected the Gene Technology Bill as it threatens exports, domestic economy, consumer choice and democracy.

By GE Free NZ
744 views