Stories tagged with "Politics"
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.
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.
South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.
New Plymouth District Council is meeting to decide on the Taranaki Future Local Government Programme, which could cost the council over $660,000.
Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a new policy introducing a two to four percent target range for annual rate increases per capita.
The Green Party has launched an ambitious election energy policy proposing a state-owned power generator and a transition away from natural gas.
The Coalition Government has blocked existing and pending Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into New Zealand's new planning framework.
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.
New Plymouth District Council has agreed to draft a 'Pathfinder' proposal on local government reform to submit to the Government by August 9.
New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.
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.
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.
