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Labour quietly promises billions more in spending
Labour quietly promises billions more in spending In a speech last week, Labour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson has committed to an additional $6.5 billion in spending by
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Labour quietly promises billions more in spending In a speech last week, Labour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson has committed to an additional $6.5 billion in spending by
Read morePharmacies to provide more funded medicines Pharmac and Health New Zealand are increasing the number of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide from today, Associate Health
Read moreAffordable power Kiwis can rely on National's nine-point energy plan will tackle the costs pushing up power bills and build a more secure energy future for
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A re-elected National Government will work with Australia to trial seamless travel for Australian and New Zealand citizens travelling between the two countries. National Party Tourism
Read moreLabour confirms farms will be hit by CGT After Chris Hipkins and Barbara Edmonds were unable to answer questions about their $18.8 billion hidden bill today,
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Labour will cost households $2,263 per year Refreshed analysis of the gap between Labour’s spending promises and revenue intentions shows the average Kiwi household would be
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Speech - Red Meat Conference 2026 Thank you for having me to open this year’s conference. It’s good to be in a room with the people
Read moreEconomy strengthening, books getting better Today’s pre-election update forecasts healthy economic growth and a distinct improvement in the government’s books, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “I’m
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Fast-track approval for 250 new homes in Wānaka The Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme near Wānaka has been granted Fast-track approval, bringing 250 new homes, a
Read moreNational’s Economic Plan backs Kiwis to get ahead National has released its Economic Plan to ensure hardworking New Zealanders can keep more of what they earn,
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National’s commitment to build the future for Kiwis National Leader Christopher Luxon has today given his personal commitment to New Zealanders on what National will deliver
Read moreLabour makes tradies pay off lawyers’ student loans Labour’s student loan policy is yet another expensive handout which can only be paid for by piling more
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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver's seat The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance
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Funding boost for bird flu surveillance The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance
Read moreMore time for Head Start decisions The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design
Read moreGovernment invests in cleaning up contaminated Crown land The Government is taking a practical step to address contaminated sites on Crown-owned land by supporting coordinated investigation
Read moreRMA era ends as new system passes Parliament Bills to replace the Resource Management Act have passed their third reading in Parliament, marking the most significant
Read moreWhich Labour tax policy should Kiwis believe? The tax policies being championed by Labour candidate and aspiring finance spokesperson Craig Renney raise serious questions about how
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