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MBIE cites 'overtourism', absorbs funding cuts
Tourism

MBIE cites 'overtourism', absorbs funding cuts

Unmanaged tourism won't contribute to New Zealand's economic growth, MBIE says.

Brent Melville 02 Feb 2024
RMA reform: fast-track consenting scheme coming
Infrastructure

RMA reform: fast-track consenting scheme coming

The Bill emphasises economic development and gives ministers wide powers.

Oliver Lewis 02 Feb 2024
Workplace warnings to new minister

Workplace warnings to new minister

What's in store for new workplace relations minister Brooke van Velden.

Victoria Young 02 Feb 2024
Shane Jones explores guarantees for gas sector
Energy

Shane Jones explores guarantees for gas sector

Jones's remarks follow OMV's failure to sell its NZ assets so far.

Pattrick Smellie 01 Feb 2024