Politics
This category covers news and updates on domestic political developments, government policies, elections, and the actions of political parties within New Zealand.
National plan ‘doesn’t fix housing crisis’ – Hipkins
September 9, 2023
National plan ‘doesn’t fix housing crisis’ – Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the National’s Party’s plan to tighten emergency housing criteria will remove people in need from…
ACT loses another candidate | RNZ News
September 9, 2023
ACT loses another candidate | RNZ News
The Act Party has lost another candidate, just over a month out from the election. A party spokesperson has confirmed…
National promises end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua
September 9, 2023
National promises end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua
National says it would aim to end the use of emergency housing motels in Rotorua within two years, if elected.…
Whanganui meeting calls for Māori wards and constitutional change
September 8, 2023
Whanganui meeting calls for Māori wards and constitutional change
Whanganui will have Māori wards if its council gives weight to a public meeting strongly in favour of guaranteeing Māori…
New TPU-Curia poll: National, ACT remain in position to form government
September 8, 2023
New TPU-Curia poll: National, ACT remain in position to form government
The new Taxpayers Union-Curia poll has been released today, and shows National and ACT able to form a government. The…
Chris Hipkins ordered to apologise for breach of Official Information Act
September 8, 2023
Chris Hipkins ordered to apologise for breach of Official Information Act
By Alex Spence of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ office has been ordered to apologise by the Chief Ombudsman for breaching…
Labour’s crime crackdown promise met with cautious optimism – but not from National
September 7, 2023
Labour’s crime crackdown promise met with cautious optimism – but not from National
New law and order commitments from Labour have been met with a warm but ‘believe it when I see it’…
1000 new state homes in Auckland every year described as a ‘stretch’, but doable
September 7, 2023
1000 new state homes in Auckland every year described as a ‘stretch’, but doable
The country’s builders and community housing providers say they are up to the task of fulfilling a rare moment of…
Call for politicians to follow Google’s lead on AI advertising
September 7, 2023
Call for politicians to follow Google’s lead on AI advertising
A technology advocacy group is applauding Google’s new policy on AI advertising. From November, the tech giant will require political…
Election 2023: Labour, Nats and Greens pledge 1000 new state houses each year for Auckland
September 6, 2023
Election 2023: Labour, Nats and Greens pledge 1000 new state houses each year for Auckland
Labour, National, and the Greens have each promised to build at least 1000 state houses in Auckland every year, if…