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Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future As your average New Zealander struggles to pay the bills, the Government’s 2025 Budget piles austerity on the least well-off, and misreads the public mood. Recent polling commissioned by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign showed the vast majority of New Zealanders supported increased spending on … Read more
Source: Green Party Budget 2025 represents a significant step backwards for Aotearoa, with the Government adding fuel to the fire when it comes to the climate and inequality crises, says the Green Party. “This Budget is bad news for people and planet,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “Christopher Luxon clearly has no ambition for … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government’s Budget offers little more than crumbs for our tamariki, while real issues in the ECE system are ignored. The Government’s Budget offers little more than crumbs for our tamariki, while real issues in the ECE system are ignored. “We would make ECE free, this Government has failed whānau by making … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government has failed Māori and ignored its Te Tiriti obligations with its Budget, says Te Mātāwaka, the Green Party’s Māori and Pasifika Caucus. “This Budget has no ambition for Māori and ignores te Tiriti o Waitangi. We deserve better and can do much better,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “Te … Read more
Source: Green Party Budget 2025 makes it crystal clear that this Government has no interest in protecting nature or securing a liveable future for our tamariki. Budget 2025 makes it crystal clear that this Government has no interest in protecting nature or securing a liveable future for our tamariki. “Our environment is in crisis. This … Read more
Source: Green Party Budget 2025 makes clear that the Coalition Government has no long-term plan to help communities most in need of public housing. “This Budget treats housing like a game of monopoly, where a select few get homes while others are left out in the cold,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Housing, Tamatha … Read more
Source: Green Party Budget 2025 delays our transition to a low emissions and low-cost energy network, this will put even more pressure on households, businesses and the climate. “This Budget doesn’t leave enough to keep the lights on, let alone spark the transition towards a low-emissions and low-cost electricity network,” says the Green Party’s Spokesperson … Read more
Source: E tū, Aotearoa’s largest private sector union, is condemning Budget 2025 as a direct attack on working people, particularly women in frontline care and community services. The Government has slashed nearly $13 billion that would have gone to pay equity claims, gutting the mechanism that ensures fair pay for women in undervalued, female-dominated sectors … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron former police assistant commissioner, Allan Boreham congratulated 74 graduating constables from Wing 384 today. Also attending the graduation and presenting a prize in absence of the Minister of Police was her worship Anita Baker, the Mayor of Porirua. Families and … Read more
Source: Team effort to rescue teens Budget 2025 takes $12.8bn from low-income, female dominated workforces to prop up the Government’s failed economic policies, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “The Government has promised this would be a growth budget, yet it has effectively cut the wages of low-income women workers. We know that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau, on Tuesday 13 May. He was Tony Paul Saunders, 55, of Norsewood. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash … Read more
Source: Last updated 22 May 2025 Last updated 22 May 2025 Print Share The Government’s Budget includes initiatives for the tertiary sector that provide targeted increases to tuition and training subsidies and fund a forecast increase in enrolments for 2025 and 2026. Other initiatives support the transition to the redesigned vocational education and training (VET) … Read more
Source: Green Party Budget 2025 has put our climate targets in serious jeopardy, says the Green Party. “Today the Government has done even worse than deny or delay climate action – they’ve actively chosen to pour gas on the fire,” says Green Party Co-Leader and spokesperson for Climate, Chlöe Swarbrick. “The Government is setting $200 … Read more
Source: Green Party The future of the Ka Ora | Ka Ako school lunch programme looks to be uncertain with Budget 2025 failing to provide any funding beyond 2026. “The Government’s refusal to commit to funding the school lunch programme leaves thousands of families unsure whether their kids will be fed or forgotten,” says the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Marilyn, who has been reported missing from the Ponsonby area. The 14-year-old was last seen on 18 May and is described as about 175cms tall with brown eyes and brown hair. Police and Marilyn’s family have concerns for her welfare and would like … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Featuring a First-Time Collaboration with Actress Chung Suet Ying to Showcase Her Take on the “Black to Basic” Look Plus: 7-Eleven Pre-order Exclusive – Limited First-Batch Release of the 1M Jumbo All Black Snoopy Plush And Stylish Snoopy Collectibles to Redefine Urban Cool HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – As aviation operations continue to expand across the region, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) reaffirms its commitment to supporting aviation safety and pilot wellbeing through ongoing collaboration with the aviation sector. With a long-standing presence in Hong Kong’s healthcare landscape, … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Largest boost to Learning Support in a generation The Government is delivering the most significant investment in learning support in a generation to better support Kiwi kids to thrive at school, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. Key investments include substantial annual increases to teacher aide hours, building … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Despite all the promises, Kiwis are still going backwards in Budget 2025. “Kiwis do not feel like they’re getting a fair deal under National,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “They have cut $11 billion from women’s pay and cut KiwiSaver contributions. “As a result of Nicola Willis’ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Today’s Budget is a masterclass in making the wrong decisions for New Zealanders. “After a year of job cuts, now we are on to pay cuts and stealing from our kids’ retirement funds,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “The Government has taken $11 billion that should be lifting women’s pay … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Two Labour bills drawn from the Member’s Ballot today would require greater transparency of international money transfers, and bring more public accountability and transparency to port companies. “Too many families are losing money to hidden fees when they send remittances overseas. That’s not fair, especially with the cost of living … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Following a gruelling 14 month investigation, Police have today charged a fourth person in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found in a bag in Gulf Harbour last year. The body of 70-year-old Chinese woman Shulai Wang was found in a black rubbish bag in the water … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Court case backlogs will be further reduced through extra funding to improve court timeliness and access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee say. “Justice delayed is justice denied. Waiting months or years for a case to be resolved only adds to the … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New funding will ensure New Zealanders have access to independent local journalism that keeps them informed about what’s happening in their communities, Media Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Regional journalism helps keep communities informed and holds decision-makers to account. “Budget 2025 will invest $6.4 million over four years … Read more
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities PETITIONS, PAPERS, SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SPEAKER: A petition has been delivered for presentation. CLERK: Petition of Shane Clarke Witehira requesting the House urge the Government to decline Fast Track Application 229 to build a 200-250 berth marina at Waipiro Bay. SPEAKER: … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Budget 2025 will help up to 66,000 more SuperGold Cardholders with their rates payments, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Seniors Minister Casey Costello announced today. “It’s a really tough time for many Kiwis right now and this Government is working at pace to grow the economy … Read more
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets “Budget 2025 improves KiwiSaver to encourage Kiwis to save more for their first home and retirement, while making the scheme more fiscally sustainable, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “To lift savings and provide greater security for Kiwis, we’re raising the default rate of employee and matching employer … Read more