Politics

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she is looking forward to being able to put more energy into her other portfolios, in the wake of changes made this week. Prime Minister Chris Luxon announced on Wednesday that he had decided to ask Louise Upston to take responsibility for the Disabilities Issues

A woman with considerable local government experience in metropolitan and provincial councils is set to take the helm at the Gore District Council. The Council today (27 Feb) appointed Deborah Lascelles as only its third chief executive in 35 years. She takes up the role on Monday 3 June, replacing

Penny Simmonds’ new ministerial portfolios have particular synergies with Southland, and she feels extremely privileged to be awarded those. “I want to ensure that the issues that matter to this region, including the economy, health and law and order, are put under the spotlight. I want to see South

National Ministers:Christopher Luxon – Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.Related: New Government Set To Go Nicola Willis – Minister of Finance Minister, for the Public Service, Minister for Social Investment, Associate Mini

NZ First leader Winston Peters will be the deputy prime minister for the first half of the incoming National coalition government’s term, followed by David Seymour for the second half.Related: New Government Ministers – Who Gets What It comes as National leader and incoming prime minister Christophe

A new Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll has revealed that 63% of New Zealanders support inflation adjustment of income tax brackets compared to just 14% who are opposed. There was majority support across every demographic (gender, age, area, economic status, and preferred political party). The Taxpayers

Invercargill man Matt Fisken has announced that he is standing for ACT in the Christchurch Central electorate in this year’s General Election. The 19 year old former Verdon College student is currently studying for his BA majoring in political science and international relations and minoring in stra

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds launched her 2023 election campaign yesterday vowing to retain SIT and to allow it to make its own decision on whether to retain its highly successful zero fees regional initiative. Related: Te Pukenga Chief Executive Paid Out Almost $200,000 “Zero fees will go at the