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Spinning the justification
Climate change

Spinning the justification

Farmers and other sectors face tougher cuts after Wellington scaled back methane targets, drawing criticism over a weaker path to 1.5°C.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Anyone speak government or council?
Local Government

Anyone speak government or council?

Councils warn the bill could saddle ratepayers with unfunded duties, as toilets, cemeteries and consenting are left off the core services list.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Is New Zealand really taking on too much debt?
Human Capital Management

Is New Zealand really taking on too much debt?

Measured against its assets, New Zealand's debt looks far less alarming, but spending cuts could still deepen the recession and hurt recovery.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025
Trump’s science spending cuts impact New Zealand. Expert reaction
Higher education

Trump’s science spending cuts impact New Zealand. Expert reaction

New Zealand researchers warn the US funding freeze could disrupt ocean, Antarctic and health science, and strengthen anti-science politics.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Central government keeping local councils down
Taxation

Central government keeping local councils down

Homeowners face average rates rises of 15% as ministers sidestep calls to give councils more funding powers and local autonomy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy
Data centers

Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024
Local Government

Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024

Civil contractors warn the slow pipeline could force more job cuts unless immediate work is brought forward to keep firms afloat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
EduTech

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells
Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Health Technologies

Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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
$12 billion infrastructure programme announced
Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
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
R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB
Fintech

R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB

Businesses spending more than $100,000 on R&D will be able to claim 12.5 cents back for every dollar they spend on it.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

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Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Skills shortage

Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies

The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018