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Political Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergency: Opinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/political-roundup-how-authorities-failed-aucklanders-in-an-emergency/34XNJJOVKZD6FO4CDYTXQCEUO4/
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins: 'Still a very challenging time' for Auckland: Auckland has a big clean-up job and faces uncertainty with severe weather forecast ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483328/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-still-a-very-challenging-time-for-auckland
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Political Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergency: Opinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/political-roundup-how-authorities-failed-aucklanders-in-an-emergency/34XNJJOVKZD6FO4CDYTXQCEUO4/
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins: 'Still a very challenging time' for Auckland: Auckland has a big clean-up job and faces uncertainty with severe weather forecast ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483328/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-still-a-very-challenging-time-for-auckland
Chris Hipkins says sick children shouldn't be at school: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says sending children who are unwell to school has consequences for everyone ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513892/chris-hipkins-says-sick-children-shouldn-t-be-at-school
Environment Court shuts down Pākiri sand mining appeal: The court found the 'clear benefits' of continuing to take sand from Pākiri didn't ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/environment-court-shuts-down-pakiri-sand-mining-appeal/
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Senior Labour MP ordered to take down ‘gross’ social media posts: Peeni Henare has deleted cartoons he reposted ridiculing government ministers David Seymour and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514182/senior-labour-mp-ordered-to-take-down-gross-social-media-posts
School attendance plan unambitious, raises health concerns - Labour: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government's school attendance target is hardly ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513810/school-attendance-plan-unambitious-raises-health-concerns-labour
Watercare signals possible 25% increase in water rates: Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514096/watercare-signals-possible-25-percent-increase-in-water-rates
MPs pay not a decision for politicians - National, Labour: National and Labour leaders are united on MPs' pay rises, each saying it is - and should be - decided ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513838/mps-pay-not-a-decision-for-politicians-national-labour
Pensioner housing unit owners worried for future after sale falls through: They thought they were buying their "forever homes" - but say it's now unclear what ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514265/pensioner-housing-unit-owners-worried-for-future-after-sale-falls-through
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of ... Lonesome Cowboy Chris Hipkins: OPINION: In the lonely streets of Dodge, hopeless cowboy Chris Hipkins ain’t worth a damn ...
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100 randomly chosen Aucklanders opt for time-of-use charging: A group of citizens was put in a room and asked how to fix the city’s transport woes in a more ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/chosen-aucklanders-change-minds-in-favour-of-time-of-use-charging/
Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in one suburb as residents live in fear: Some are scared to go outside, while others are not walking their own dogs over concerns ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513774/roaming-dogs-kill-up-to-30-cats-in-one-suburb-as-residents-live-in-fear
Bishop morphs from 'everywhere man' to 'Mr Fixit': Boy from the Hutt and senior minister Chris Bishop is a familiar face to many ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/bishop-morphs-from-everywhere-man-to-mr-fixit/
Auckland Council building inspector facing Serious Fraud Office bribery, corruption charges
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-building-inspector-facing-serious-fraud-office-bribery-corruption-charges/A7AY72JCT5DEHNHKU24FPWMA7M/
The Aucklanders who refuse to use food scrap bins: It's been nearly nearly six months since every Auckland home got a green food waste bin ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513274/the-aucklanders-who-refuse-to-use-food-scrap-bins
Questions remain around safety of Auckland backpackers lodge destroyed by fire: The investigation into the fire at Parnell's City Garden Lodge is still underway ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513839/questions-remain-around-safety-of-auckland-backpackers-lodge-destroyed-by-fire
Auckland Unitary Plan improving housing affordability, research shows: The 2016 plan allowed for intensification, which is helping keep housing and rental costs ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513134/auckland-unitary-plan-improving-housing-affordability-research-shows
Council funding boost to fight Auckland CBD crime: An employers' representative has welcome the news of a funding boost for downtown Auckland safety and security ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513628/council-funding-boost-to-fight-auckland-cbd-crime
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running: Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512972/massive-lack-of-funding-auckland-council-stuck-on-how-to-keep-buses-running
Auckland housing hearings halt until certainty returns: Community groups say they are relieved to not have to spend time and money preparing for hearings on ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-housing-hearings-halt-until-certainty-returns/
Auckland housing hearings halt until certainty returns: Community groups say they are relieved to not have to spend time and money preparing for hearings on ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-housing-hearings-halt-until-certainty-returns/
Housing affordability pain eased by intensification in Auckland: Auckland Council’s chief economist says slower increases in housing costs are ‘the fingerprints ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/04/housing-affordability-pain-eased-by-intensification-in-auckland/
Piha wants answers on still-moving ground: With land still slowly moving out at Piha after Cyclone Gabrielle, certainty remains a faint hope for some awaiting ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/26/piha-awaits-answers-more-than-a-year-after-gabrielle/
Auckland Council draws a line in the sand as flood money runs out: The tail of last year’s extreme weather has proven to be long, with stress and trauma ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/29/auckland-council-draws-a-line-in-the-sand-as-flood-money-runs-out/
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Labour leader Chris Hipkins delivers state of nation speech: "In the face of the havoc this government is wreaking, Labour must provide New Zealanders with hope ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512545/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-delivers-state-of-nation-speech
Budget Policy Statement shows coalition promises don't add up - Labour, Greens: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the delay to announcing the Budget allowance ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512829/budget-policy-statement-shows-coalition-promises-don-t-add-up-labour-greens
Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512792/labour-s-chris-hipkins-says-disability-minister-penny-simmonds-should-be-sacked
'That was then and this is now': Chris Hipkins talks up tax reform he previously ruled out
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512590/that-was-then-and-this-is-now-chris-hipkins-talks-up-tax-reform-he-previously-ruled-out
Auckland's Karangahape Road rainbow crossing covered in white paint: It comes after a rainbow crossing in Gisborne was painted over earlier this week by Destiny ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512867/auckland-s-karangahape-road-rainbow-crossing-covered-in-white-paint
Hipkins talks up tax reform he previously ruled out: Chris Hipkins says he's not worried a capital gains tax implemented by a future Labour-led government ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/hipkins-talks-tax-reform-he-previously-ruled-out
Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour: After ruling out a number of taxes at the last election, the Labour leader now says all ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-03-2024/chris-hipkins-might-just-be-the-one-to-make-a-wealth-tax-work-for-labour
Act leader David Seymour on lifting state funding for private schools but reducing free lunches in state schools
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/act-leader-david-seymour-on-lifting-state-funding-for-private-schools-but-reducing-free-lunches-in-state-schools/DHRCXW5J3JEOTHY5FAMBOYVGFQ/
Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - council
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512825/entire-auckland-suburbs-could-be-left-without-public-transport-services-council
Watch live: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks from Polyfest: The Labour leader faces questions as he visits the festival in Tāmaki Makaurau.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512393/watch-live-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-speaks-from-polyfest
Labour concedes it could have done more to deal with disruptive state housing tenants
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512110/labour-concedes-it-could-have-done-more-to-deal-with-disruptive-state-housing-tenants
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had no power to halt transport projects: The mayor had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop projects funded by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512068/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-had-no-power-to-halt-transport-projects
Watch live: Tax question hangs over Labour as Hipkins looks to rebuild: The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511677/watch-live-tax-question-hangs-over-labour-as-hipkins-looks-to-rebuild
It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
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Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
PM Christopher Luxon faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-faces-question-time-amid-chinese-spying-claims-budget-lead-up/BQP6C2NLFJDNXFO2OAZEAVPE4U/
It's time for Labour humility not defensiveness: Opinion: Though Willie Jackson's blustering defence of the Labour government was admirably loyal to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/its-time-for-labour-humility-not-defensiveness/
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What every Aucklander needs to know about the long-term plan: Would you rather have better services or pay lower rates?
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2024/what-every-aucklander-needs-to-know-about-the-long-term-plan
Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches: Masses of red "hair-like" seaweed has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512070/why-red-seaweed-has-blanketed-auckland-beaches
Prominent Aucklanders sign open letter opposing Ports of Auckland 35-year lease: Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake and Sir Ralph Norris are among those ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512592/prominent-aucklanders-sign-open-letter-opposing-ports-of-auckland-35-year-lease
Govt warns councils against 'picking extremes' in climate decisions: Auckland and 17 other councils have commissioned regional climate projections from ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/20/govt-warns-councils-against-picking-extremes-in-climate-decisions/
Things to do this Easter weekend: Nine fun activities in Auckland : It’s a long weekend around the country, and for Aucklanders (or those visiting) there are ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/things-to-do-this-easter-weekend-2024-nine-fun-activities-in-auckland/JH5TL4G77RESPIRAVNSDRAOSFA/
Forget the gym bunny - members press case for MPAL the cat: Gym goers have started a campaign to save their "silent cheerleader" who is threatened with eviction ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512088/forget-the-gym-bunny-members-press-case-for-mpal-the-cat
Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago: Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511555/labour-caucus-retreat-a-lot-different-from-a-year-ago
Christopher Luxon to speak to Winston Peters over Nazi comments: Luxon says he doesn't agree with the comments, and he's calling on all political leaders to tone ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512056/christopher-luxon-to-speak-to-winston-peters-over-nazi-comments
Watch live: Opposition leaders set to take on PM Christopher Luxon in Question Time
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-live-opposition-leaders-set-to-take-on-pm-christopher-luxon-in-question-time/XAHJYRURHBC5FFZS6IFKEC4FTI/
Auckland traffic: Queues building after Southern Motorway crash : Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash on Auckland’s southern motorway which is ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-traffic-queues-building-after-south-motorway-crash/W2ZW4XM3KRD2NB4UNWUCN25ACE/
$20m South Auckland deal: ‘The church wanted to sell to the right person. It wasn’t just about the price’
oneroof.co.nz/news/the-church-wanted-to-sell-to-the-right-person-it-wasnt-just-about-the-price-45177
Couple waits for categorisation of flood-damaged home, more than a year on: A West Auckland couple say they are sick of waiting to find out the fate of their ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512453/couple-waits-for-categorisation-of-flood-damaged-home-more-than-a-year-on
Wynyard Crossing remains closed until further notice, announces Eke Panuku: A busy walking bridge connecting downtown Auckland to Wynyard Quarter will remain ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wynyard-crossing-remains-closed-until-further-notice-announces-eke-panuku/AQDZANWLIBHWZODKIMEPXDBLTA/
Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Transport's Dean Kimpton go for a test drive: Road cones, raised crossings and the entire board of Auckland Transport have ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512137/mayor-wayne-brown-and-auckland-transport-s-dean-kimpton-go-for-a-test-drive
Auckland Rugby League calls for urgent action for Papatoetoe club: Women can't access essential facilities and players are using "the worst fields in the city" ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512824/auckland-rugby-league-calls-for-urgent-action-for-papatoetoe-club
Hipkins lays into govt over repeal of smoking bill: Chris Hipkins has cut an incensed and combative figure during an impassioned speech in the House ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/hipkins-lays-govt-over-repeal-smoking-bill
PM makes swift U-turn on $52K allowance: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will no longer claim a $52,000 accommodation allowance for living in the Wellington ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/pm-makes-swift-u-turn-52k-allowance
In pictures: Polyfest 2024: The cultural festival celebrating Māori and Pacific Island nations is underway at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512440/in-pictures-polyfest-2024
Chris Hipkins on why Labour didn't fix the PM's planes: The Labour leader says the Defence Force's Orion and Hercules had to be replaced first.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510972/chris-hipkins-on-why-labour-didn-t-fix-the-pm-s-planes
Auckland golf courses being replanted to help native birds flourish: Five golf courses in in the city's south are part of a transformation project to make the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510349/auckland-golf-courses-being-replanted-to-help-native-birds-flourish
Auckland Council Long-Term Plan: What are the implications of the North Harbour Stadium demolition - John Watson
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-long-term-plan-what-are-the-implications-of-the-north-harbour-stadium-demolition-john-watson/CO3OTNPE3FAMHP7XQ6ZM3AQXNI/
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Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510910/rego-cost-rises-can-t-be-a-broken-promise-minister-chris-bishop
Te Whatu Ora racks most complaints for OIA request delays, refusals: Te Whatu Ora was the most complained about government agency for its handling of OIA ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511587/te-whatu-ora-racks-most-complaints-for-oia-request-delays-refusals
Amazon building in Auckland held up due to stormwater plans: The building of Amazon's first new data centre in Auckland is delayed by its stormwater design.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/510719/amazon-building-in-auckland-held-up-due-to-stormwater-plans
Bins binned in Auckland Council drive to cut costs: Aucklanders out and about looking for somewhere to dispose of their garbage are finding there are fewer bins ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510906/bins-binned-in-auckland-council-drive-to-cut-costs
Green Party MP Efeso Collins dies during charity run: Green Party MP Efeso Collins has died after taking part in a charity run in central Auckland
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/green-party-mp-efeso-collins-collapses-during-charity-run/
Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.
- He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.
- Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.
- Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.
Auckland Council's rubbish move: Councils are slicing every dollar they can manage, but when it bites into the core business of rubbish ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/14/auckland-councils-rubbish-move/
Forced reshuffle gives Labour a chance for much-needed refresh: As Grant Robertson steps aside, his successor hits the ground running in a show of confidence for ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/forced-reshuffle-gives-labour-a-chance-for-much-needed-refresh/
Ghosts of Auckland: A portrait of Auckland in the 1980s, when it was "hellbent on destroying its history one building at a time"
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/26/ghosts-of-auckland/
Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls on Housing Minister Chris Bishop to stop ‘dopey mandate’ on housing intensification hearings
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-calls-on-housing-minister-chris-bishop-to-stop-dopey-mandate-on-intensification-hearings/MHLCMHEVZ5HYLPT6WHONSWRV4M/
Senior jobs on the line at Auckland Council in response to Mayor Wayne Brown’s calls to cut bureaucracy
nzherald.co.nz/nz/senior-jobs-on-the-line-at-auckland-council-in-response-to-mayor-wayne-browns-calls-to-cut-bureaucracy/FQIW75FICVBQXGUJCITSL2XKWQ/
‘Unfair and prejudicial’: Council and residents want housing hearings postponed: Auckland is on tenterhooks waiting to see if the medium density standards will ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/13/unfair-and-prejudicial-council-and-residents-want-housing-hearings-postponed/
Water water everywhere, and not a place to swim: Last summer’s interminable rains have presented something of a nadir since recording began for the safety of ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/16/water-water-everywhere-and-not-a-place-to-swim/
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National trying to wriggle out of promises with talk of 'fragile' economy - Chris Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509532/national-trying-to-wriggle-out-of-promises-with-talk-of-fragile-economy-chris-hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins claims Stuart Nash broke Cabinet rules over crime policy comments
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-leader-chris-hipkins-claims-stuart-nash-broke-cabinet-rules-over-crime-policy-comments/KWIPY2BYKVB2VGRUW2WMGNBP3E/
Who is new Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds?: Mana MP Barbara Edmonds is taking over as Labour's finance spokesperson from Grant Robertson ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509692/who-is-new-labour-finance-spokesperson-barbara-edmonds
'Weight off of our shoulders': Uninsured homeowner offered buyout following Auckland floods
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510940/weight-off-of-our-shoulders-uninsured-homeowner-offered-buyout-following-auckland-floods
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