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FPAs top priority for govt
Law & Regulation

FPAs top priority for govt

The government says FPAs will encourage businesses to grow profits through innovation rather than cutting wages.

Jem Traylen 30 Jun 2022
Wellington gets a bit closer to getting moving
Infrastructure

Wellington gets a bit closer to getting moving

Even if approved by local councils next week, construction before 2028 is unlikely, says National.

Pattrick Smellie 29 Jun 2022
Nearly a third of NZ adults fall victim to crime

Nearly a third of NZ adults fall victim to crime

The most common crimes cited in the survey were harassment and threatening behaviour; burglary; and fraud and deception. 

Rebecca Howard 29 Jun 2022
Political donations over $5k to require declaration
Politics

Political donations over $5k to require declaration

The changes require disclosure of donor identities for any party donations over $5,000 versus the current $15,000. 

Staff reporters 27 Jun 2022