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Environmental Protection Authority claims Shane Jones’ criticism hurting staff
NZ Herald | 1 Sep 2025

The minister is set to meet with the EPA's board chairman to discuss his concerns.

Quigley, Orr resignations: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon criticises handling
NZ Herald | 1 Sep 2025

Luxon says bank chairman made right decision to go, holding out would damage reputation.

Moturoa petition calls for heritage sign to honour rangatira
The Post | 1 Sep 2025

Matthew Reweti and his whānau are petitioning for a heritage sign on Moturoa St, aiming to honour Te Ropiha Moturoa and raise visibility of Māori history.

Charades and prophets
Waikato Times | 1 Sep 2025

'Mayoral candidate Roger Stratford, who wore green gloves throughout the meeting, perhaps offered the afternoon's biggest curveball to deal with an issue highlighted by the Waikato Times last week. How …

Attorney-General Judith Collins speaks with Minister Brooke van Velden after ERA comments
NZ Herald | 1 Sep 2025

Van Velden was concerned ERA members didn't have enough private sector experience.

NZ First leader Winston Peters denies loosening foreign buyer ban, expects party supporters will back them
NZ Herald | 1 Sep 2025

Winston Peters explains how an overseas purchaser of a NZ home is not a foreign buyer.

Labour won’t commit to much, but these are the six promises it has made in Opposition
Stuff | 31 Aug 2025

Chris Hipkins often bats away questions by saying he’s still working on policies. But he has made a few commitments.

Māori ward candidate Mateawa Keelan pushes for East Coast representation
NZ Herald | 31 Aug 2025

Mateawa Keelan is one of 11 candidates for five Māori ward seats.

Nicola Willis, fresh off the tarmac, bringing with her global fiscal lessons
The Post | 31 Aug 2025

It turns out that the minister of finance is facing the same challenges as many other global economies - as well as grappling with integrating AI into NZ’s economy.

Shane Jones says NZ First to debate nuclear power
NZ Herald | 31 Aug 2025

The NZ First deputy leader roused the party faithful in Warkworth.

Tāmaki Makaurau candidates Henare, Kaipara push for votes at flea markets
NZ Herald | 31 Aug 2025

Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.

Reserve Bank in ‘very good standing’ despite resignations, finance minister says
Stuff | 30 Aug 2025

Nicola Willis’ comments follow Friday’s resignation of Reserve Bank board chairperson Neil Quigley.

‘Huge relief’ in Samoa after snap general election, Aupito William Sio says
NZ Herald | 30 Aug 2025

Preliminary results show Fast leading with 30 seats. HRPP has 14.

Māori Wards in Manawatū – Kirk Trownson’s Position
www.votekirktrownson.nz | 30 Aug 2025

The Manawatū District is made up of both rural and town communities, and Māori are an important part of our shared future. The way representation is set up in local …

Rotorua mayoral candidates go head-to-head for first time
Stuff | 30 Aug 2025

A live online voting system asked attendees who impressed them the most on the night. Tania Tapsell came out on top, receiving a 72% share of the votes.

Ratepayers help fund councillor’s law studies
The Post | 30 Aug 2025

Mayoral hopeful Orphée Mickalad says there is nothing wrong with the council helping out with his university fees.

Election countdown: Party ‒ sorry, group ‒ time as the vote nears
The Post | 30 Aug 2025

Ray Chung’s gaff, Rebecca Matthews’ advertisement and a money-grabbing billionaire ‒ the Wellington City Council race gets confused.

Is it the final Countdown? Maybe we’ll come back to earth, who can tell…
Newsroom | 29 Aug 2025

Two neighbouring Countdowns, long a cause for mirth in Napier, now epitomise the difficulties frustrating Nicola Willis' supermarket competition reforms The post Is it the final Countdown? Maybe we’ll come …