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Taxpayer Manifesto Sets Five Bottom Lines For Next Government
The Taxpayers’ Union has today launched its Taxpayer Manifesto 2026, setting out five bottom lines it wants every political party seeking to form the next Government to address. The manifesto is designed as both an election checklist and a starting point for coalition negotiations after 7 November.
Commonsense Change To Help People Get Home Safely
Hon David Seymour Minister for Regulation Hon Chris Bishop Minister of Transport Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review. “Today we are deleting more stupid rules and cutting more red tape to help hospitality businesses who want to offer drop-off services to their customers,” Mr Seymour says.
Book Sector Says The Next 3 Years Will Define The Future
“New Zealanders already love reading, and research consistently shows that reading participation is fundamental to our success as a nation,” says Coalition for Books chair Melanie Laville-Moore. Reading improves life outcomes, lifts economic productivity, and strengthens social wellbeing. “But the literature sector also faces core challenges that only a coordinated government response can help overcome,” she says.
No Second Chance For Denniston Plateau
Wednesday 16 September 2026 Forest & Bird says the application to mine the Denniston Plateau will result in permanent destruction of unique ecosystems and possible extinction of native species. Bathurst Resources’ 15,000 page fast-track application was made public today. The application covers 3,000ha – an area seven times the size of Auckland’s CBD, including on public conservation land, and in areas with irreplaceable and delicate geology.
India FTA Passes With Significant Majority
Hon Todd McClay Minister for Trade and Investment 16 September 2026 Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is welcoming the passing of the India Free Trade Agreement legislation today, and says the 93-29 vote is a clear demonstration of Parliament’s strong support for this FTA and its significant benefits for the economy. “The India FTA opens the door for Kiwi exporters to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.
Rangatahi To Come Together For Climate Action At Aotearoa Youth COP
Young people at last year's Aotearoa Youth COP event, which will be held again on Saturday (Photo/Supplied) Young people from across Aotearoa will come together in Auckland this Saturday, 19 September, for Aotearoa Youth COP 2026, a day of workshops, guest speakers, activities, and discussion focused on climate action and the issues young people want decision-makers to hear.
Tackling Low Seatbelt Use In Kiwi Men
16 September 2026 | Northland Young kiwi males continue to be over-represented in death and serious injury vehicle crashes with 1 in 7 not wearing a seatbelt – and paying the ultimate price. Spurred on by an urgent need to tackle young men’s attitudes towards seatbelt use, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is partnering with provincial rugby - uniting rivals on the pitch to back a poignant message: Buckle up every drive.
New Election Scorecard Shows Parties With Worst Environmental Policies Are Taking Donations From Polluting Industries
National, ACT and NZ First have taken over $1 million in political donations from agribusiness-linked donors since 2022, new Greenpeace analysis reveals. The finding is part of , which exposes a stark divide between the parties over the future of New Zealand’s rivers, oceans, climate and conservation land.
Fire And Emergency Welcomes Home Third Contingent From North American Wildfires
New Zealand has today welcomed home the final contingent of personnel deployed to North America to assist with wildfire response efforts. Since July, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has led three contingents of firefighters and incident management specialists to the United States and Canada. The "Bravo deployment" who returned today was the largest of the three, comprising 57 people who worked on several large fires, mostly in Washington State.
SH1 Cleared Following Crash, Terrace Tunnel, Wellington
SH1 Cleared Following Crash, Terrace Tunnel, Wellington Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 12:43 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police All lanes of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel are now clear following an earlier crash. Police thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading © Scoop Media Using Scoop for work? Scoop is free for personal use, but you"ll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop.
$12 Billion Defence Rebuild Needs Future Governments Behind It, New Report Warns
New Zealand's prosperity depends on open sea lanes and a stable Pacific, and a new report from The New Zealand Initiative argues the country cannot secure either without a defence force able to contribute alongside its partners.
Release Of Years 0-10 Curriculum Marks Education Milestone
Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education Education Minister Erica Stanford today released the final two learning areas – Health and Physical Education and the Arts – completing the release of the updated Years 0-10 New Zealand Curriculum. This follows the release of the Year 0-10 learning areas Technology and Learning Languages, last week.
Children's Commissioner Calls For Urgency In Closing The Gaps In Child Protection System
Children's Commissioner Jane Searle welcomes the recommendations of the report released today by Justice Simon Moore into the disappearance of the Phillips children. “The findings support what we have known for some time - that we need better coordination and information sharing between government agencies so they can work more effectively together to protect and support children,” she says. “The circumstances surrounding this case have generated significant public interest over many years.
Statement On The Public Inquiry Into The Disappearance Of The Phillips Children
NZ Police acknowledges the findings and accepts the recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children. As the Inquiry noted, this was a complex and unique situation and the investigation was undertaken in a very physically challenging environment over nearly four years. While the report acknowledges this specific situation is unlikely to be repeated, the findings will be valuable in assessing whether relevant processes and policies are fit for purpose.
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