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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 orders dog control law review

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The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act in response to a series of serious dog attacks, aiming to strengthen...

Watts heads to Japan for Indo-Pacific energy security talks

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Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to join international leaders and businesses at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum. “As the...

Independent review into Moa Point failures

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An independent Crown-appointed review will investigate the failure of Wellington’s Moa Point sewage treatment plant, with Local Government Minister Simon Watts describing the incident...

Government to toughen electricity market rules

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The Government plans to strengthen the Electricity Authority, increasing penalties and enforcement powers in a bid to ease pressure on household power bills and...

‘Open Electricity reforms’ aim to cut power costs for consumers

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The Government has confirmed the retail electricity sector will be brought under the Customer and Product Data Act, a move it says will make...

Government to overhaul hydrogen safety rules

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The Government has agreed to update health and safety regulations governing the hydrogen sector, saying the changes will remove unnecessary barriers while 'maintaining strong...

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...

Government sets out new planning system to replace RMA

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The Government has announced sweeping changes to the country's planning and environmental management framework, outlining both the structure of the new system and the...

Govt unveils ‘carbon removals framework’ and streamlines ‘climate change’ laws

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Government launches 'Carbon Removals Framework' and climate law reforms, expanding costly carbon schemes despite uncertain climate benefits. 'Climate Change' Minister Simon Watts has announced a...

Business and consumer groups urge Luxon to fix ‘broken’ energy market

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A powerful coalition of business and consumer organisations has issued a public plea to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to overhaul New Zealand’s "broken" energy...

Government targets infrastructure, energy shortfalls with major RMA overhaul

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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...

Government seeks public input on taxation of charities and not-for-profits

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The government has opened a consultation on the taxation of charities and not-for-profits, inviting public feedback on proposed changes aimed at improving fairness, reducing...

Luxon reshuffles cabinet

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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...

Dame Patsy Reddy appointed chair of ‘Climate Change’ Commission

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Former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Change Commission, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced. The independent...

‘Climate Change’ Minister to attend top level meeting in Wuhan

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'Climate Change' Minister Simon Watts will travel to China on Saturday to participate in the Ministerial on Climate Action meeting in Wuhan. The gathering, which...

Government unveils five-point strategy to tackle ‘climate change’

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The coalition Government has launched a comprehensive Climate Strategy, aimed at mitigating the impacts of alleged 'climate change' and preparing for future effects, according...

Climate Change Commission Chair to retire

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The Climate Change Commission Chair, Dr Rod Carr, has confirmed his plans to retire at the end of his term later this year, Climate...

Climate Change Minister to attend COP28 in Dubai

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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will be leaving for Dubai today to attend COP28, the 28th annual UN climate summit, this week. Simon Watts says...

NZ needs a ‘strong and stable ETS’

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New Zealand needs a strong and stable Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that is well placed for the future, after emission units failed to sell...

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