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Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

· March 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit...

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Government’s fossil fuel relief package fails to meet the crisis

· March 24, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government’s fossil fuel crisis relief package leaves too many New Zealanders behind.  “The Luxon Government has turned its back on hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders, asking them to...

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Benefit rates rise, but is it enough?

· March 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April, but there are concerns...

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Support cut as boarder income changes take effect

· March 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Families with disabled children are facing reductions in support under new rules that include income from boarders in assessments for accommodation supplements or income-related rent...

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Cancellation of live exports a win for Animals

· March 13, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is claiming a win for animals, following the Luxon Government’s confirmation that they have cancelled plans to reinstate the live export of animals at...

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What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?

· March 11, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa has more than 900,000 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, mostly in the South Island. Sally Round Access to water, food production as a priority, and...

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Government backtracks on live animal export plans

· March 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is welcoming news that the government has backtracked on plans to reinstate live animal...