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Feel-good policy not getting us very far
New Zealand Labour Party

Feel-good policy not getting us very far

The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week
New Zealand Labour Party

Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week

Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2023
Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt
New Zealand Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
Auckland Council

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Second chance for Auckland Light Rail
Risk & Compliance

Second chance for Auckland Light Rail

The revived plan could ease congestion and cut emissions, but only if planners avoid the delays and cost overruns that sank Sydney’s project.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
New Zealand Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
New Zealand Labour Party

Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
New Zealand Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Auckland Council

Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed

Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Time for a national conversation about water pricing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Unified Communications

Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan

Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
EduTech

Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed

Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016