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Otago wind farm expansion fast-tracked

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The Government has granted fast-track approval for the expansion of the Māhinerangi Wind Farm in Otago, paving the way for another large-scale wind energy...

Democracy lost and a regulatory system in retreat

J. R. Bruning -

Important note: The HSNO Amendment Bill and ACVM Amendment Bill submission deadlines are midnight 15 June 2026, five weeks from introduction. Centralisation of powers and no voice from human...

Budget 2026 unveils fuel relief, major infrastructure spending and cyber security boost

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The Government has unveiled a wide-ranging Budget 2026 package aimed at balancing fiscal restraint with new spending on infrastructure, frontline services and support measures...

Government clears way for creation of new MCERT ‘super ministry’

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The Government has passed legislation paving the way for the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), a major...

Government launches investigation into Wellington and Hamilton planning rules

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The Government has launched formal investigations into whether planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are obstructing housing development, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth, with...

Construction begins on long-awaited second Ashburton bridge

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Construction has officially started on the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving transport connections and resilience in Mid Canterbury. Transport...

Consultation opens on electronic Road User Charges system

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The Government is seeking input from the technology, finance, telecommunications and retail industries as it moves toward a nationwide electronic road user charges system...

Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru

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A major upgrade of key sections of State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has been completed, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirming 128...

Government gives councils deadline to lead sweeping local government overhaul

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The Government has given councils across the country a three-month deadline to propose major changes to the country’s local government structure, warning it will...

Government targets fuel rules amid global risk

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The Government is preparing to ease or suspend regulations it says are limiting New Zealand’s ability to respond to potential global fuel disruptions, as...

Government overhauls infrastructure system

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The Government has announced a major overhaul of how infrastructure projects are assessed and approved, aiming to improve decision-making and reduce wasteful spending. Infrastructure Minister...

Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a changed ministerial lineup, promoting new talent and reshaping key portfolios as the Government responds to ongoing economic...

Government cuts Auckland housing capacity target to 1.6 Million

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The Government has announced it will amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) to reduce the minimum housing capacity requirement under Auckland Council’s Plan Change...

Transmission Gully approved for 110km/h speed limit

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Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from 12:01am on 16 February 2026 for the 27km stretch of State Highway 1 between...

Lifting the lid

Mary Hobbs -

Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the opinion of a day, but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period, unalterable...

Changes to the driver licensing system announced

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The Government is updating New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver’s...

Police step up summer road patrols as drivers urged to slow down and stay sober

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Police will be out in force on the country's roads over the summer holiday period as the Government urges motorists to make safe choices...

New biosecurity laboratory project underway in Auckland to safeguard exports and jobs

DTNZ Farming -

A major new biosecurity laboratory is under construction in Auckland as part of a long-term investment aimed at protecting New Zealand’s primary industries and...

Government moves to cash in Chorus debt to fund new infrastructure projects

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The Government has confirmed it will move ahead with plans to monetise the debt it holds in telecommunications network operator Chorus, freeing up funds...

Government launches new ‘super-ministry’ for cities, transport and environment

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The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), bringing together several major policy areas in...

Roadside drug testing begins in Wellington today

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Roadside drug testing has begun in the Wellington District, marking the first stage of a nationwide rollout aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving,...

Former PM warns government is eroding democratic safeguards through rushed lawmaking

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Former Labour Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says New Zealand’s democratic safeguards are being weakened as Parliament increasingly passes legislation under "urgency", bypassing public...

Government plans for sweeping overhaul of local government unveiled

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The Government has unveiled plans for what it describes as the most significant overhaul of local government in more than three decades, proposing to...

Government drops Cook Strait emergency response vessel plan

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The Government has abandoned plans to procure dedicated emergency ocean response capabilities (EORC) for the Cook Strait, citing a sharp rise in projected costs...

Major Drury development fast-tracked

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has announced fast-track approval for Kiwi Property Holdings’ 53-hectare Drury Metropolitan Centre project in South Auckland, a major urban development...

Parliament Bill passes unanimously

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New Zealand’s Parliament has unanimously passed the Parliament Bill, a move described by Leader of the House Chris Bishop as a significant constitutional milestone...

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under ‘fast-track law’

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

Government confirms ‘streamlined process’ for Auckland’s new housing plan

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The Government has confirmed the use of a streamlined planning process for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA...

Construction begins on SH35 Hikuwai Bridge

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Construction is underway on a new $50 million Hikuwai Bridge to replace the cyclone-damaged structure on State Highway 35 between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru...

MPs on record that Pfizer’s NZ Provisional Approval was illegal in May 2021

Ursula Edgington -

Lawfare under the microscope: how US Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was suddenly, unethically and undemocratically adopted by the New Zealand Parliament. “I’ve got to say...

Critics slam Bishop’s GPS vehicle tracking plan over privacy, cost, and State control fears

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The Automobile Association (AA) has voiced serious concerns over Transport Minister Chris Bishop's proposed GPS-based vehicle tracking system, part of a planned overhaul of...

Government to introduce electronic vehicle tracking in reform of Road User Charges

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A sweeping overhaul of New Zealand’s road funding system is raising serious concerns about privacy and government surveillance, as critics say the proposed electronic...

Sport NZ scraps trans inclusion guidelines following government direction

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Sport NZ has withdrawn its transgender "inclusion guidelines" for community sport, following a directive from the government. Originally published in 2022 to promote "inclusive participation",...

Kāinga Ora cancels planned homes and sells off surplus land in ‘major financial reset’

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State housing agency Kāinga Ora is scrapping 212 housing projects that would have delivered nearly 3,500 homes and selling off 36 hectares of vacant...

Seymour defends Bishop’s remarks at music awards

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On his first day as deputy prime minister, David Seymour defended fellow minister Chris Bishop's remarks during Stan Walker’s politically charged performance at the...

Bishop criticised for “crap” comment at music awards, denies drunken behaviour

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Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop has admitted he should have kept his thoughts to himself after calling aspects of a performance at the Aotearoa Music...

Public consultation opens on 110km/h speed limit proposal for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the start of a six-week public consultation on a proposal to raise the speed limit on State Highway...

Government targets infrastructure, energy shortfalls with major RMA overhaul

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of planning rules under the Resource Management Act (RMA) aimed at tackling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and...

Government overhauls infrastructure funding to “boost housing growth”

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The Government has announced significant changes to infrastructure funding and financing to address the country’s "ongoing housing crisis". As part of the 'Going for Housing...

Luxon reshuffles cabinet

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Summary of changes made to cabinet announced by PM Christopher Luxon today. Shane Reti: Lost the Health portfolio to Simeon Brown. Gained the new role...

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