Shane Jones outspends PM again – doubling her ministerial expense bill
Jones spent almost $30,000 on his ministerial expense account – Ardern spent half that.
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Resurgence Wage Subsidy: $33 million paid out in first week
The various schemes have helped 1.7 million-plus jobs, paid out more than $13.4 billion.
'No U-turns' on housing post-election: minister
'Determined that housing doesn't look like it did post-GFC' - Woods
Te Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economy
The funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.
89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy
New data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.
Grant Robertson: $14b untouched - lockdown hasn't changed fiscal outlook
Finance Minister says the Government has enough reserves for future pandemic challenges.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Govt underestimated cost, demand of managed isolation
Government releases how much it costs taxpayers to put up one person in managed isolation.
More than $13 billion paid out in wage subsidy scheme
More than 1.7 million jobs are being supported by the Government's wage subsidy scheme.
Audrey Young: Peters raises temperature over smelter
COMMENT: If Coalition relations were not strained before, they will be after this week.
Peters quotes Hitler, takes swipe at Ardern in Tiwai speech
Peters says he would facilitate a deal to keep the smelter in Southland if re-elected.
Native fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for Nature
A Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.
Wage subsidy extension: SkyCity wins extra $9.4m support
"Decline in revenue over the past 40 days of more than 40 per cent" - SkyCity.
$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services
Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.
What would it take for a universal basic income to work in NZ?
A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.
Tertiary students to benefit from free mental health services
$25 million is to be invested to boost mental health support for tertiary students.
Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost
Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.
Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early
It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.
Heat still on: No hospital air-con for 10 more years
Doctors' union hot under collar as upgrades don't include "desperately needed" air-con.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Watch: Bird's-eye view of progress on NZ's biggest infrastructure project
Good progress is being made on the City Rail Link infrastructure project.
St James Theatre's owner wants $300m from Government
The theatre, which shut three years ago, has been put forward as a shovel-ready project.
NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.
PM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobs
Interest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.
Ben Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astray
The estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.
Wilson Parking claims another $1 million wage subsidy
Wilson Parking received $1.7 million in its first claim and $1m under the extension.
America's Cup key managers turn whistleblowers
Three key executives employed by America's Cup Events Ltd are assisting MBIE.
Auckland Council still up for an extra $20m for America's Cup
The council has already poured $113.5m into the cup and $100m to spruce up the waterfront.
NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury
A shorter lockdown means unemployment peak looks to be lower than feared, Treasury says.
Pandemic papers: Ministers ignored Treasury warning about $50m media package
Treasury advised against cutting Kordia transmission fees. The Government ignored it.
Covid papers: Treasury advised Robertson of business grant scheme
But the Govt never adopted the grant scheme, instead opting for a loan system.
Resolution needed at Ihumātao
Editorial: Could the Ihumātao standoff be resolved before the September 19 election?