Tag: election
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New Data Exposes 35-Tonne Coral Bycatch by New Zealand Trawlers
New data reveals New Zealand trawlers caught over 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges, challenging industry claims. Environmental groups demand an end to bottom trawling in vulnerable habitats, citing ecological damage and economic viability.
EnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionSocial Issues Bottom TrawlingCoral BycatchMarine ConservationChatham RiseFisheries DataEnvironmental PolicyGreenpeace
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National launches game to outrun Labour's proposed taxes
National campaign chair Simeon Brown says an online game lets Kiwis dodge nine new taxes proposed by a Labour-led coalition, warning there is nowhere to hide in real life.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyOther Parties Simeon BrownLabour-led coalitionCapital Gains TaxOnline gameTaxesNZ National Party
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New Zealand First Announces Sweeping Immigration Reforms
Winston Peters' New Zealand First plans to cut non-essential immigration, double citizenship qualification to 10 years, extend residency to five, restrict benefits, broaden deportation, and hold a resident visa cap referendum.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionOther PartiesSocial IssuesLegalEmployment and Labor New Zealand FirstWinston PetersImmigrationPoliticsCitizenshipDeportationResident Visa Cap ReferendumNZ First
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Ngāti Kahungunu Organizes Horse Trek to Parliament for Te Tiriti Petition
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated will deliver a petition to Parliament via a horse trek, demanding no changes to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in legislation. The iwi also urges participation in the upcoming general election to influence leadership.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionSocial Issues Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi IncorporatedTe Tiriti o WaitangiParliamentpetitionhorse treklegislationgeneral election
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Federated Farmers Backs Labour's Climate Policy Shift, Flags ETS Concerns
Federated Farmers welcomes Labour's decision not to tax farm emissions and its forestry rethink, a significant policy shift after 25 years. However, the organization raises concerns about wider Emissions Trading Scheme changes and Paris Agreement targets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgricultureElection Federated FarmersLabour PartyEmissions Trading SchemeForestryAgricultural Emissionsfarming
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Labour Demands Luxon Intervene on "Bungled Benefits" Amidst Upston's Silence
Labour is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to address Social Development Minister Louise Upston's refusal to apologize for 88,000 declined food grants and wrongly cut benefits, impacting vulnerable New Zealanders like pensioners and veterans.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElection Labour PartyChristopher LuxonLouise UpstonBenefit CutsFood GrantsSocial DevelopmentNew Zealand Labour Party
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Labour Unveils AI Action Plan for New Zealand
The New Zealand Labour Party has launched its "AI Action Plan" to harness AI opportunities and manage risks. The plan includes an Office of AI, copyright framework, and rules for data centers, aiming to ensure AI benefits all New Zealanders,…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceEducationEmployment and LaborLabour Party AI Action PlanTechnology PolicyChris HipkinsReuben DavidsonNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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AI Forum New Zealand Opens Nominations for Executive Council
AI Forum New Zealand seeks nominations for its Executive Council to guide the future of AI in Aotearoa. Members can nominate representatives across various sectors, with elections and the Annual Meeting set for November 2026.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationElectionGeneral Politics AI Forum New ZealandExecutive CouncilNominationsAotearoaElectionsAnnual MeetingTechnology
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Wellington City Council Unveils New Travel Data Dashboard
Wellington City Council launched Pōneke Travel Insights on September 4, 2026. This online dashboard provides accessible data on how people move around the capital, aiming to enhance urban planning and transport decision-making.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationElectionComputers and Internet Wellington City CouncilPōneke Travel InsightsPōnekeTravel dataOnline dashboardUrban planning
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ACT New Zealand to Host Public Meeting in Hastings on National Challenges
ACT New Zealand will hold a public meeting in Hastings on September 5 to discuss national challenges and the upcoming election. The party invites citizens to share perspectives on government performance and what is hindering New Zealand's progress.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomy ACT New ZealandHastingsHawke's Bay Racecoursepublic meetingNew Zealand electionpolitical discussiongovernment policyACT NZ
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Auckland Debates Billions in Transport Costs and Urban Development Strategies
Mayor Wayne Brown calls for the cancellation of the costly Warkworth to Te Hana PPP, while Auckland debates new bridge concepts, congestion pricing, and the effectiveness of urban planning and traffic calming measures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentEducationElection AucklandTransportInfrastructureUrban PlanningCongestion PricingWarkworth to Te HanaTraffic Calming
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Wellington Council Announces By-Election, Backs Toutouwai for Bird of the Year
Wellington City Council opens nominations for the Takapū/Northern Ward by-election on December 11, following Councillor Tony Randle's death. The Council also announced its support for the toutouwai in the 2026 Bird of the Year competition.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionSocial Issues Wellington City CouncilTakapū/Northern WardBy-electionTony RandleBird of the YearToutouwaiZealandia
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Green Party Warns Fuel Tax Freeze Will Worsen Roads, Limit Transport Choices
The Green Party criticizes the Government's fuel tax freeze, warning it will underfund transport, worsen roads, and limit choices. They advocate for the scheduled increase to fund public transport and active travel options.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationClimate ChangeLabour PartyNational Party Green Partyfuel taxtransport fundinginfrastructurepublic transportJulie Anne GenterElection
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Green Party Unveils Te Waonui a Tāne Marae Funding Policy
The Green Party has announced Te Waonui a Tāne, a new policy to provide ongoing, protected funding for marae and hapū. It includes two funds for immediate needs and long-term investment, aiming to strengthen communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEducation Green PartyMaraeFunding PolicyTe Waonui a TāneAotearoa New ZealandMarama DavidsonChlöe SwarbrickElection
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New Zealand First Vows to Defend Superannuation and Unveils Bold Economic Plan
Winston Peters of New Zealand First pledges to protect Superannuation from proposed changes, outlining a comprehensive economic plan and criticizing rival parties' policies, including the Opportunity Party's Universal Basic Income proposal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElection New Zealand FirstWinston PetersNew Zealand SuperannuationElection 2026Economic PolicySeniorsUniversal Basic IncomeNZ First
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Labour Urges Government to Expand Free Healthcare Beyond Cervical Screening
Labour welcomes free cervical screening but calls on the government to adopt more of its health policies, including free GP visits, maternity scans, and prescriptions, to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all New Zealanders.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues New Zealand Labour Partycervical screeninghealthcareDr. Ayesha Verrallhealth policyfree prescriptionsgraduate nursesElection
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Greens Demand Answers from Minister Upston Over Welfare Cuts
The Green Party demands answers from Minister Louise Upston regarding wrongful welfare cuts caused by processing delays. Upston is accused of refusing to apologize or clarify the issue, despite the Prime Minister's apology, leaving beneficiaries without support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor Green PartyLouise UpstonWelfare CutsBeneficiariesRicardo Menéndez MarchProcessing DelaysAutomated Decision-MakingElection
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National Party Proposes Student Loan Reforms for NZ Graduates
A re-elected National Government plans to cut student loan repayment rates for graduates staying in New Zealand, while introducing stricter measures for overseas defaulters, aiming to retain talent and ensure fairness in loan repayment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyEmployment and Labor Student LoansGraduatesNicola WillisEconomic PolicyKiwiSaverNZ National PartyElection
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National Party Passes "Flawed" Disability Bill, Draws Labour Criticism
The New Zealand Labour Party criticizes the National Party for passing the "significantly flawed" Disability Support Services Bill, citing rushed changes, lack of consultation, and increased ministerial powers that could harm disabled communities. Labour vows to repeal the law.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalLabour PartyNational Party New Zealand Labour PartyDisability Support Services BillPriyanca RadhakrishnanDisability RightsLegislationNew Zealand PoliticsElection
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Green Party: 47,500 More Children in Poverty Under Luxon Government
The Green Party reports 47,500 more children in material hardship under the Luxon Government, totaling 169,300. Co-leader Marama Davidson criticizes the government's role and proposes solutions like living wages and benefit reforms to end child poverty.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesAustralasia Green PartyChild PovertyAotearoaMarama DavidsonLuxon GovernmentMaterial HardshipChild Poverty Action GroupElection
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New Zealand First Rejects Under-16 Social Media Ban, Citing Freedom and Parental Rights Concerns
New Zealand First will not back National's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing concerns over privacy, freedom, and parental rights, and referencing Australia's failed attempts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsNational PartyOther PartiesSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand FirstSocial MediaU16Parental RightsPrivacyGovernment PolicyNZ FirstElection
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Labour Pledges Guaranteed Jobs for Graduate Nurses in New Zealand
The Labour Party proposes guaranteeing jobs for all New Zealand-trained graduate nurses in the public health system, aiming to address workforce shortages and retain talent, while criticizing the current government's hiring freeze.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Labour PartyNursesHealthcareGraduate NursesWorkforceChris HipkinsDr Ayesha VerrallNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Labour Pledges Three-Month Limit for Retirement Village Repayments
New Zealand's Labour Party plans a Bill to ensure seniors receive retirement village repayments within three months. The legislation also includes an independent disputes resolution service and targeted support for small, rural, and charitable villages.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyLegalEconomySocial Issues Retirement VillagesLegislationSeniorsFinancial ReformDispute ResolutionNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway Project Estimated to Cost Over $9 Billion
New details reveal New Zealand's Warkworth to Te Hana expressway PPP could cost over $9 billion, consuming up to 10% of transport funding. Critics highlight higher private financing costs and lack of transparency.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationFederal GovernmentElection WarkworthTe HanaExpresswayPublic Private PartnershipNational Land Transport FundInfrastructureAucklandTransport
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ACT New Zealand to Host Public Meeting in Hastings on Nation's Future
ACT New Zealand is holding a public meeting in Hastings on September 5 to discuss the nation's challenges and the party's vision for a freer, more prosperous New Zealand. David invites citizens to contribute to a frank discussion on the…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomy ACT New ZealandHastingsHawke's Bay RacecoursePublic MeetingNew Zealand politicsDavidACT NZ
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Major Parties' Fuel Tax Freeze Threatens New Zealand's Transport Future
Both major parties have committed to freezing fuel taxes and road user charges, creating a projected $13-15 billion fiscal hole and contradicting the National Infrastructure Plan's call for user-funded transport.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyTransportationElection Fuel taxRoad user chargesTransport fundingNational Infrastructure PlanGovernment policyInfrastructure CommissionAucklandTransport
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ACT New Zealand to Host Public Meeting in Hastings
ACT New Zealand invites the public to a meeting in Hastings on September 5th to discuss national challenges, government performance, and the party's vision for New Zealand's future ahead of the upcoming election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomySocial Issues ACT New ZealandHastingsHawke's Bay RacecoursePublic MeetingNew Zealand ElectionGovernment PolicyPolitical DiscussionACT NZ
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EdTechNZ Opens Nominations for Executive Council Positions
EdTechNZ invites nominations for five Executive Council positions, seeking diverse leaders to shape education technology in New Zealand. The deadline is September 14, 2026, with results announced at the Annual Meeting on October 19.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyGeneral PoliticsElection EdTechNZExecutive Councilnominationseducation technologygovernanceAnnual MeetingTechnology
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ACT New Zealand Seeks Prominent Sites for Election Hoardings
ACT New Zealand is seeking prominent roadside locations for election hoardings across the country. Supporters are asked to offer sites for various sign sizes, aiming to make the party's message "impossible to miss" this election.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther Parties ACT New Zealandpolitical campaignhoardingsvolunteersroadside advertisingACT NZ
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Transport Planner Highlights Queensland's Public Transport Paradox
Transport planner Darren Davis observes Queensland's focus on major rail infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics, contrasting with limited service improvements. Despite this, 50-cent flat fares have driven a significant surge in public transport patronage.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyElectionAustralasiaAustralia Darren DavisQueenslandPublic TransportInfrastructureFaresPatronageAucklandTransport