The coalition government has announced a series of measures designed to address New Zealand’s energy security and affordability challenges, including a review of the electricity market’s performance. The review, expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, aims to ensure the market is efficient, co
The government has announced a tax cut for average income households, providing up to $102 per fortnight from the end of July. This move aligns with National’s election promises. The tax cuts are part of a larger plan, unveiled in Budget 2024, that includes reinstating interest deductibility for lan
Cabinet has recommended a series of amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, a crucial piece of legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure and housing projects in New Zealand. The announcement was made by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minist
Cabinet has recommended a series of amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, a crucial piece of legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure and housing projects in New Zealand. The announcement was made by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minist
The coalition government has announced a series of measures designed to address New Zealand’s energy security and affordability challenges, including a review of the electricity market’s performance. The review, expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, aims to ensure the market is efficient, co
The government has announced a tax cut for average income households, providing up to $102 per fortnight from the end of July. This move aligns with National’s election promises. The tax cuts are part of a larger plan, unveiled in Budget 2024, that includes reinstating interest deductibility for lan
The New Zealand Government has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the country’s mining sector, potentially doubling its export value to $2 billion by 2035. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the Draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 at a community meeting in Blackball, highlighting t
New Zealand is currently facing a significant threat to its energy security due to a marked decrease in gas production. This year’s figures, as released by the Gas Industry Company, indicate a 12.5% drop in gas production throughout 2023, with an additional 27.8% decline in the first quarter of 2024
The New Zealand government has announced significant adjustments to the school lunch programme, aiming to extend the benefit while ensuring fiscal efficiency. Under the leadership of Associate Education Minister David Seymour, the programme has undergone a financial review, identifying approximately
Department of Internal Affairs is urging individuals planning international travel to submit their passport applications at least two months in advance. This updated guideline is in response to prolonged processing times spurred by a major overhaul of the passport system and a spike in application n
From Whats on Invers In-Depth Investigation team What’s On Invers has been made aware of a massive infrastructure project that will have it’s beginnings in the south. The project has to be the biggest of its type in New Zealand, possibly the southern hemisphere. The project which will span several y
