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Employment Leave Bill Passes Final Reading, Replacing Holidays Act 2003

The newly passed Employment Leave Bill will allow New Zealand workers to accrue annual and sick leave from their very first day on the job, replacing the Holidays Act 2003.

Tony Skilling5 days ago

Energy Policy

Government Grants First Offshore Petroleum Exploration Permit Since Ban Reversal

Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced a 12-year offshore petroleum exploration permit for EnZed Energy in the Taranaki Basin, marking the first since the exploration ban was lifted.

Tony Skilling1 week ago

Council Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford Councils Back Two-Council Model for Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Local Government Reforms and $1.3M Cost

New Plymouth District Council is meeting to decide on the Taranaki Future Local Government Programme, which could cost the council over $660,000.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Rates Cap

Government to Legally Cap Local Council Rate Increases at Four Percent

Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a new policy introducing a two to four percent target range for annual rate increases per capita.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Election 2026

Green Party Unveils 'Kiwipower' Energy Policy Targeting Fossil Fuels

The Green Party has launched an ambitious election energy policy proposing a state-owned power generator and a transition away from natural gas.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

RMA Reform

Government Scraps Council-Iwi Resource Management Agreements Ahead of RMA Reforms

The Coalition Government has blocked existing and pending Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into New Zealand's new planning framework.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Election Policy

NZ First Pledges $1 Billion to Map Offshore Oil and Gas Reserves

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has pledged an initial $1 billion to map the country's offshore oil and gas reserves if elected, focusing on energy security.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to Progress 'Pathfinder' Proposal on Future of Taranaki Local Government

New Plymouth District Council has agreed to draft a 'Pathfinder' proposal on local government reform to submit to the Government by August 9.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to decide on fast-track local government reform timeline

New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Election 2026

Paul Henry resigns from TVNZ board to stand as ACT Party candidate

Broadcaster Paul Henry has resigned from his position on the TVNZ board to stand as an ACT Party list candidate in the upcoming general election.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Election Policy

ACT Proposes Three-Year Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentence for Three-Strike Burglars

ACT has announced a new "Three Strikes for Burglary" election policy that would mandate a three-year minimum prison sentence with no parole for third-time offenders.

Tony Skilling4 weeks ago

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First "Tim Tam" Cycleway Separators Removed

Taranaki Media5 months ago

Education & Healthcare "Mega Strike" in New Plymouth

Taranaki Media8 months ago

Max Brough Elected Mayor of New Plymouth District

Taranaki Media9 months ago