Policy
National's youth welfare plan risks worsening stress
Youth advocates are warning the National Party's welfare plan risks worsening the stress and mental health challenges young people face... while pushing them deeper into poverty.
At the weekend… Audio
Job coaching organisation likes National Party proposal
National's proposal for allocating job coaches to beneficiaries aged under twenty-five has found an upbeat response in at least one of the organisations that helps young people find their career… Audio
Taxing NZ: National promises cuts, warns of Labour hikes
National's deputy Nicola Willis has sought to extinguish any doubt over her tax plan, telling members the party will deliver as much relief as it "responsibly can".
Turning the system upside down
From our water supply to our polytechnics, we're eschewing regional control for a more centralised approach. Why? Audio
South coast resident considers climate change impact
Sea walls, raised homes and managed retreat are some of the options the government has put forward for those most likely to lose their homes due to climate change.
A proposal for government-run flood… Audio
Kansas votes to keep abortion rights
To the US, where the conservative state of Kansas has become the first state to vote to keep abortion rights, in what's being hailed as a major victory for pro-choice groups.
In a referendum held… Audio
The country's first plan to cope with climate change
The government has just released the country's first National Adaptation Plan -- and it's focused on getting communities talking about how climate change will affect them and what they should do to… Audio
DHBs weren't consulted about fast track residencies
District Health Boards around the country were never directly consulted about whether international nurses should be left off the list for super fast residency visas.
The government has repeatedly… Audio
Shoppers skipping supermarkets in favour of independents
Some shoppers are already turning their back on the big two supermarket chains - well before new moves aimed at reducing the hold they have.
A Commerce Commission report revealed in May that… Audio
Tokelau maintaining tough measures to stay Covid-free
In Tokelau, a family that has been under tunoa, which roughly translates to house arrest, for 11 months has once again refused to get vaccinated.
Tokelau's government is maintaining tough measures to… Audio
Forum told govts creating national identity databases
A forum has heard about the stark risks of governments over-reaching to create national identity databases that will control who gets public services.
Phil Pennington reports. Audio
National, ACT won't support political donations changes
National and ACT are refusing to support changes to the political donations regime, saying they 'screw the scrum' in favour of the governing Labour party.
A review of electoral laws is common after… Audio
Road to Zero progress report shows several failings - National
The National Party says a progress report published on the Government's Road to Zero road safety strategy shows several failings.
The Annual Monitoring Report, sent out by the Ministry of Transport… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support from clean cars scheme
The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.
Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio
Calls for changes in calculating emissions reductions
The Climate Change Commission wants the Government to change the way emissions reductions are calculated, because businesses aren't actually reducing their emissions.
Commission Chair Rod Carr says… Audio
Hospitality employment standards certificate launched
Hospitality businesses that exceed present standards of employment and training will soon be able to be recognised.
Under a new scheme they'll be able to apply for a certificate - known as HospoCred… Audio
Smokefree legislation getting closer
The government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025 negotiated its first hurdle in Parliament last night.
The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill - which passed its… Audio
Govt getting urgent advice on political donations reform
The Government is seeking urgent advice on whether further changes to the political donations regime are needed.
It follows the New Zealand First Foundation case which ended in an acquittal that… Audio
MS petition delivered to parliament asking for new treatments
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand has delivered private petition to Parliament today to ask them to green light a proven treatment for MS. MS New Zealand president Neil Woodhams talks to Jesse about what… Audio
Expert on legal loopholes in party donation laws
The Electoral Act is clearly not fit for purpose according to a constitutional law expert, and the Government needs to urgently close legal loopholes in the political party donation rules.
Wellington… Audio
