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Mahuta sought probe into husband's contracts
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Mahuta sought probe into husband's contracts

The cabinet minister asked for concerns over contracts her husband’s consulting firm has with government agencies to be raised with the Public Service Commission.

Jem Traylen 21 Sep 2022
Inflation risk seen in income insurance scheme
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Inflation risk seen in income insurance scheme

Submissions on the proposed compulsory income insurance scheme are split along predictable political lines, but submissions warn on inflation risks and question the need when unemployment is so low.

Pattrick Smellie 21 Sep 2022
Public service head speaks out on NZTA ads
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Public service head speaks out on NZTA ads

Top official gives NZTA chair a slap on the wrist.

Jem Traylen 20 Sep 2022
Harmony Energy gets Waikato solar farm consent
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Harmony Energy gets Waikato solar farm consent

The consent was granted under the covid-19 recovery fast-track consenting scheme.

Riley Kennedy 20 Sep 2022