The Budget is based on a Government deficit of $13.5 billion for the year ahead, 2012/13. This is down from the record deficit of $18.4
On Wednesday the (new) Minister for Climate Change, Tim Groser, released a consultation document on proposals for updating New Zealand’s Emission Trading Scheme (the ‘ETS’).
Mana Party – Māori focused matters Despite its relative newness, the Mana Party has developed twelve broad policy platforms, all of which take into account
Green Party Māori focused matters This election the Green Party is the only ‘mainstream’ political party to produce clear Māori specific policy. It is noteworthy
Last Wednesday the Rena container ship ran aground on the Astrolabe reef, near Motiti Island, Bay of Plenty. The vessel has now lost part of
On Saturday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to be signed between the Wairoa District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, trustees of four marae, Mahia
