Chris Bishop says the change is needed to help regions most in need.
Minister Simeon Brown criticises council’s inefficient and expensive way to fund infrastructure.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says the Green Party co-leaders have delivered him written notice that complies with the law.
Christopher Luxon said in his conversations with Bayly the minister was clear his remarks caused offence.
It does not provide regulatory certainty to investors, says energy sector spokesman John Carnegie.
Small Business Affairs Minister has ‘unreservedly apologised’ to person who complained of being made to feel ‘degraded, embarrassed, and deeply disrespected’.
Minister says New Zealand cannot fund its infrastructure deficit solely from taxpayer revenue.
Sir Brian Roche appointed the new Public Service Commissioner.
Shane Jones says diesel is New Zealand’s most important fuel and more needs to be held onshore.
‘Labour today is middle-class elite, and don’t trust the people,’ Peters says.