3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1570+ words) With the election now just over eight weeks away, the policy battle is well and truly underway, and the country’s political parties are rolling out new promises thick and fast. But their hard hustles are failing to set recent polls…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (116+ words) Newsroom Analysis: New Zealand’s carbon market could be up for significant change if Labour forms the next government, as the party promises to address the disproportionate place of forestry in the scheme. The Emissions Trading Scheme is one of New…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) Rob Campbell is chancellor of AUT University and chairs the NZ Rural Land Co. He is a former chair of renewable energy centre Ara Ake, health agency Te Whatu Ora, the Environmental Protection Authority, SkyCity Casino, Tourism Holdings, WEL Networks…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (134+ words) Labour’s high-risk debt shuffle Newsroom Comment: It would be a mistake to consider Labour’s recently announced fiscal strategy as a definitive plan of action. At best, it is a very broad statement of intent, likely to be amended during any…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (848+ words) Expert opinion from University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau Comment: The Opportunity Party is making lobbying reform a major policy platform, pushing for stronger regulations to help combat the creeping modern corruption in political decision-making. While old-fashioned corruption, such as…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (120+ words) Newsroom The Government’s conservation reforms strike at the heart of a stretched department, it’s feared, with concerns being raised over the removal of environmental guardrails and political influence over decisions. Central to the reforms is the controversial Conservation Amendment Bill....

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (1018+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google Comment: According to a TV1 poll, New Zealanders reject the idea of going back to First Past the Post. However most New Zealanders probably agree that, so far, MMP is not working as hoped. We’re still locked…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (84+ words) Labour won’t commit to reinstating climate change in curriculums Newsroom Labour leader Chris Hipkins has confirmed the party will reinstate climate change in the science and social science curriculums, if elected come November 7. It comes after the party’s education spokesperson…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (489+ words) Prefer Newsroom on Google Comment: It’s interesting that Christopher Luxon is saying Opportunity is all about higher tax. Let’s check his bona fides. In 2023, on the election trail, now Finance Minister Nicola Willis promised to turn the budget deficit from…...