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“Is a Weak Housing Market Really a Bad Sign?”
The Reserve Bank has revised its housing market forecast, now expecting house prices to fall slightly by 0.3% this year—far below its previous 7% growth estimate. It attributes slower-than-expected house…
Labour Bill allows employees to talk about their pay
Parliament has passed Labour MP Camilla Belich’s bill which ends the right of employers to place gag orders on staff talking about their salaries. Workers should be able to talk…
What’s Next for the Treaty Principles Bill?
The call to “Kill the Bill” resonated loudly as a hīkoi of 42,000 protesters stood before Parliament, demanding an end to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. While the bill’s defeat…
Christopher Luxon’s failure of leadership undermines the Treaty of Waitangi
The Prime Minister has failed to show leadership and kill the Treaty Principles Bill. It’s time to stand up for our shared history and tell the government why they are…
Bus safety could be improved with tough approach to fare-dodging
Everyone deserves to feel safe and be safe when using public transport. And our city’s bus drivers should be safe too. Sadly, reports of crimes on buses – both against…
Day Three: The Hīkoi Crosses the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thousands of people joined the hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a march spanning Aotearoa, to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill and government policies affecting Māori. Their journey over the Auckland…
Protecting small businesses from unfair licensing rules
Every week, I hear from local businesses still feeling the impact of poor policy decisions made by past governments. One area where issues consistently arise is from small business owners…
Seeking Cash or a Better Rate, Uncover Banks’ Hidden Home Loan Deals!
If you’re refinancing your home loan, mortgage brokers advise negotiating for a rate discount, as many banks have unpublicized special rates and cashback offers that can lead to significant savings,…
Hope on the horizon for struggling families
Taking a taxi recently, I got talking with the driver. He told me about the business he used to run, before he had to close it permanently due to the…
Stop the most dangerous guns getting into the hands of dangerous people
For over five years, military-style semi-automatic weapons have been banned in New Zealand. Labour made the change with near-unanimous support following the tragic events of March 15. Now, the Government…
Zero tolerance for gang members in New Zealand!
If you are a gang member in New Zealand, your life is about to become a lot less pleasant. That is because our Government has just passed a law that…
Alcohol Watchdog Applauds Ban on Supermarket’s Alcohol Sales
A two-day alcohol sales suspension for New World supermarkets across the South Island is expected to be a significant financial hit, according to an alcohol watchdog. Thirty-two New World stores…
Treaty Principles Bill: Cabinet approves Core Principles
Cabinet has endorsed three key principles to be incorporated into Act Party leader David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill. The principles— “Civil Government,” “Rights of Hapū and Iwi Māori,” and “Right…
Police graduates deserve religious choice in oaths
I am always glad to see Police visible in our communities across New Zealand. I also notice that the Police look increasingly like the rest of New Zealand, with greater…
“Kelston Girls’ College Lockdown: West Auckland School Conducts ‘Controlled Release’ of Students”
Kelston Girls’ College in West Auckland had to go into lockdown this afternoon after a member of the public entered the school grounds and broke a window. This incident happened…
80,000 people at Shincheonji Cheongju Church for a bustling Sunday service!
Shincheonji’s General Assembly Chairman, Man-hee Lee, visits Cheongju during his nationwide tour to emphasize the importance of the fulfilment of Revelation. Around 100 pastors from established churches came to worship…
“Woolworths Supermarket Employees Set to Strike”
Thousands of Woolworths workers, feeling “underpaid, understaffed, and undervalued,” are set to walk off the job on Tuesday, according to their union. This will mark the first nationwide strike by…
New Mpox Case Linked to Queenstown’s Winter Pride Festival
A new case of mpox, likely linked to the recent Winter Pride Festival in Queenstown, has been confirmed, Health NZ announced today. This brings the total number of mpox cases…
Hindu Council of New Zealand and NZ Police to Host Recruitment Seminar in Rotorua
The Hindu Council of New Zealand, in collaboration with the New Zealand Police, is pleased to announce a special Police Recruitment Seminar to be held in Rotorua. This event aims…
Additional Cuts Expected at Health New Zealand!
Health New Zealand, also known as Te Whatu Ora, is initiating a call for voluntary redundancies among administrative, advisory, and specialized roles as it faces the prospect of further job…
Frontline cuts – promises broken too many times to count
First it was border workers. For months Kiwis had been told by the National Government there would be no cuts to the front line, and then we found out some…
Spark’s $50 Million Cost-Cutting Move: Hundreds of Jobs on the Line
Spark, one of New Zealand’s largest telecommunications companies, has announced a significant restructuring plan aimed at reducing its labor costs by $50 million. This decision, which has sent ripples through…