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Call for hi-tech ideas to make transport system accessible and inclusive The NZ Transport Agency is looking to unleash the potential of technology to create a more accessible and inclusive transport system. It’s chosen All Access as the theme ... Read more...

New report a wake-up call for the lazy public service 20 AUGUST 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It’s absurd for public servants to demand more money when a new Productivity Commission report, Improving state sector productivity, shows that public sector ... Read more...

Aotearoa Water Action The government is currently undertaking a review of the way in which water, stormwater and wastewater services are delivered, regulated and funded (“the Three Waters Review”). Read more...

The first official visit by a Polish President to New Zealand will focus on political and economic issues, while also being dedicated to engagements concerning the Polish Communities. Read more...

The Ministry of Justice has agreed new contracts for post-mortem services across New Zealand. Read more...

Responding to the Prime Minister’s decision to freeze pay and reassess the salary formula for all MPs, Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says: “This is a very welcome and wise decision from the Prime Minister, and acknowledges ... Read more...

Evidence released today shows that 56% of males over 18 who committed a serious violent crime, were raised in homes without a father present. Read more...

Farmers who have placed special natural areas of their properties under QEII covenants will take heart from a Supreme Court ruling against a developer, Federated Farmers President Katie Milne says. Read more...

Criminal justice research organisation People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) says the government putting 1800 more frontline police officers on the streets will not make us safer. Read more...

Codes of Conduct drawn up by local government authorities must not encroach upon the rights of elected councillors to speak freely about the behaviour of their own council, its councillors and/or its officials. Read more...