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The Government's three waters changes might not save provincial ratepayers from hikes.
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Luxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.
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'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
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PM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.
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Former PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.
Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry
A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.
UN Secretary-General to visit NZ for first time since 2019
Antonio Guterres will visit later this week.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
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Simeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-driving
The Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.
‘Increasing risk of political corruption’: New report says lobbying and donation rules need overhaul
NZ's weak rules and 'she'll be right' attitude leave it vulnerable to corruption crises
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Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.
Erica Stanford on success
Erica Stanford on what success means to her as Education Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for education
Education Minister moving fast over maths failures.
Put on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encore
This week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.
Luxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agenda
Luxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.
'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill
The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.
'Taking back control': Police Minister vows tough crackdown on gang tangi
A 'softly softly' approach will no longer be tolerated, Mark Mitchell says.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
'I am not leaving': Dotcom has 'plan' to fight extradition, while legal experts weigh in
Top barrister says Dotcom cannot appeal the decision, but he can ask for a review.
Christopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501s
He will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.
Simeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaul
The Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.
78 applications received for new or converted charter schools
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says 78 groups have applied to open new charter schools or convert existing state schools. Video / Dean Purcell
'We have to leave right now': Why PM was rushed away from media briefing
Police received intelligence about a security threat involving the PM.
Justice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition order
Dotcom will be deported to the United States.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.
PM urges parents to be alert for meth-laced lollies distributed in food parcels
Christopher Luxon is in Sydney on an infrastructure and investment trip.
Revealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming as report finds 'no controls' on spending
A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
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Focus: Government responds to review into disability support services
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston responds to the independent review into disability support services. Video / Mark Mitchell
Revealed: Disabilities Ministry shake-up coming today as report finds 'no controls' on spending
A scathing report says spending has blown budgets for almost a decade.
Luxon's ‘pretty direct’ message for Albanese: Deportees and infrastructure on agenda at third meeting
Christopher Luxon comes with a message on 501s for the Aussie PM.