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The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.
Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.
New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.
The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.
Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.
The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.
The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.
Representatives of New Zealand's fragmented bee industry have called on government support to reintroduce commodity levies for honey and the creation.
The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.
Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.
Fonterra Cooperative Group subsidiary Glencoal has denied suggestions it has put its plans for an open cast mine in the Waikato on hold indefinitely.
