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Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'
Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.
Simeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaul
The Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.
What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?
A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.
'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffle
Melissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.
What councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructure
For every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.
Minister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlines
Chris Penk is confident a review of earthquake-prone rules will be brought forward.
Grant Robertson talks RBNZ, Covid and what he and Don Brash agree on
Moving away from the OCR as the Reserve Bank’s primary tool is worth looking at, they say.
Barbara Edmonds: Labour needs to take country with it on tax debate
Edmonds has replaced Grant Robertson as Labour's finance spokesperson.
'Some of the worst political judgment': Luxon's decisions questioned as Govt reaches first 100 days
"He's probably in the bottom 20 per cent of MPs when it comes to political judgment."
Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal
Councillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.
Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases
One Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises
The former Labour ministers flourishing in Opposition
A marathon four-week sitting period is set to test all politicians.
Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles
On the Tiles returns for 2024, discussing the issue set to dominate politics this year.
Helen Clark on 20 years since Iraq war and why New Zealand didn’t join
Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.
‘I may never be the Todd Muller I was four years ago': Former National leader on rebuilding, moving on
Todd Muller describes rebuilding himself after 2020 - and deciding to leave.
Journalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budget
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.
'Public trust is our biggest challenge': How the relationship between media and politicians is changing
Long-time political reporter Jane Patterson joins the On the Tiles podcast.
This fiscal challenge will keep Nicola Willis up at night
Nicola Willis will be the next Finance Minister of New Zealand.
‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?
The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.
Wellington City Council considers selling airport shares in cost crunch
Should the council hold onto its airport shares or reinvest the money elsewhere?
'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes
The final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.
'Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlight
Plus, a cryptic text from Winston Peters as speculation grows over coalition discussions.
One week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?
It's been a week filled with election news.
How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?
Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.
Election 2023 over, so what next?
We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.
Election 2023: Which party, politician and policy performed the best during the campaign?
On the Campaign wraps the last six weeks of campaigning.