Wellington City Council will welcome experienced local government practitioner Lindsay McKenzie as a Crown Observer to help address ongoing financial and governance issues, Local...
The government is set to appoint a Crown Observer to Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced today.
This move follows months of...
The government has outlined its commitment to delivering affordable and secure electricity through the release of its Government Policy Statement (GPS) on electricity, Energy...
The Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that left 88,000 people without power has been...
Lawrence Yule has been appointed Crown Manager to Hawke’s Bay Regional and Wairoa District Councils, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced.
“I am pleased...
The New Zealand government has relaxed standards for improving fuel efficiency in new cars, aligning with Australia's less stringent regulations.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown stated...
In response to Transport Minister Simeon Brown's criticisms, First Union has defended an Auckland bus driver who did not intervene during a racially motivated...
Transport Minister Simeon Brown told media the government was disappointed in KiwiRail's asset management following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere near Picton.
The...
The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground just outside Picton following a steering failure on Friday night.
The vessel, carrying 47 people, including eight commercial vehicle...
The signing of individual 20-year bilateral long-term contracts between the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, and Mercury NZ will provide...
The coalition Government’s legislation to restore the rights of communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards has passed its first reading in Parliament,...
The coalition Government is launching Roads of Regional Significance to sit alongside Roads of National Significance as part of its plan to deliver priority...
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a demand to Auckland Transport (AT), urging them to heed the community's voice and implement transit reforms aligned...
The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town.
This...
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners.
“The coalition...
The Coalition Government’s priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and...
The Coalition Government will increase investment in road maintenance, including establishing a new $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund to tackle the record number of...
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has expressed concerns over the consultancy fees associated with the Waitematā Harbour crossing study.
Documents obtained by State-funded news outlet RNZ...
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the official opening of the new State Highway 10 (SH10) Kāeo Bridge, which will improve safety and traffic...
The Coalition Government’s legislative plan to address longstanding issues with local water infrastructure and service delivery took an important step today, with the repeal...
The Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown has written to Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy to formally request further...
Auckland man Taylor Crawshaw has successfully defended his right to keep his personalised license plates, "NUTSAX," after the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) initially...
The coalition Government is confirming that the exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will...
The Government has passed legislation repealing the ‘Ute Tax’ and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after 31 December 2023.
“The National-ACT coalition agreement...
The Government will restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and...
The Government is amending speed limit rules as part of its commitment to stop blanket speed limit reductions, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
“Speed limits...
New figures show Labour’s spending on consultants and contractors has risen by more than a third, breaking a promise to lower costs, National’s Public...
The National Party Spokesperson announced the party had written to the Public Service Commissioner requesting an investigation.
In a statement released today, Brown said:
'National has...
Kiwis should reject the outrageous Government proposals revealed yesterday which will allow councils to more easily and quickly change street layouts, restrict cars and...