Politics

Regional Infrastructure Fund opens to applications

Councils, iwi, businesses and community organisations with infrastructure projects that support regional priorities are invited to apply for funding from the... Read More

Fuel tax to end as July 1 changes kick in

From Monday, the cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders as July 1 changes kick in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. 'Abolishing the Auckland... Read More

Wealthy Kiwis sell their treasure to stay afloat

The cost of living crisis is squeezing Kiwis at the top end of town, one of Auckland's leading luxury real estate agents claimed. Michael Boulgaris tells... Read More

Migrant group: 'ruthless' changes to visa scheme

A group representing migrant workers has described changes to visa rules as "heart-wrenching" as well as "ruthless and insensitive". The government earlier... Read More

Where are Newhubs biggest stars going?

Warner Bros Discovery confirmed in April that Newshub is shutting down on July 5. The closure will affect some of New Zealand's highest-profile and award-winning... Read More

Voting made easy in this year’s local election

Check your letterboxes Tauranga residents because voting packs are on their way, and this year returning your vote has never been easier. Voting packs are... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Have your say on catch limits for NZ's fisheries

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa's fisheries as part of its regular... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s building heights set to rise

Six-story buildings will be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the Minister released his decision on controversial planning rules for the area. RMA... Read More

Hautapu Baker pushes for citizens’ assemblies

An election hopeful wants to establish citizens' assemblies to change the way Tauranga City Council involves the community in decision making. Election hopeful... Read More