Ports of Auckland plans to add the equivalent of 16 Eden Park #1 fields to its container wharves – and most of the new space juts out in to the Waitemata harbour.
A publicity campaign titled “Your Port, Your Call” kicks off today (Jan. 26) urging Aucklanders to find out more about the “extraordinary” plans by the port to expand its operations.
The port’s plans, which are buried in technical documents supporting the Auckland Draft Waterfront Plan, have been graphically represented in the campaign to show the impact they will have on the harbour.More>>
Ports Of Auckland: Maritime Union Expects Mass Lay OffsThe Maritime Union of New Zealand is gearing up for its 330 Auckland workers to be made redundant after the port management outlined its plan to hire outside contractors at a formal consultation. MUNZ President Garry Parsloe said the requests for proposal ... More
Scoop Business: Govt’s Answer To A Smaller Public Service: Google It
The government is talking seriously to the global search engine giant Google about providing software services to cut the cost and improve the efficiency of public services, Prime Minister John Key says. More>>
Urewera Raids: 'Operation 8' Trial Begins
Annemarie Thorby of the October 15 Solidarity Group: Over four years ago in New Zealand, on October 15th 2007, more than 300 police carried out dawn raids on scores of houses... More>>
Review Launched: Electoral Commission Wants To Hear From The Public On MMP
The Electoral Commission today launches a review of the MMP voting system, and seeks input from the public on possible changes to the way MMP works. More>>
Auckland: Transport Plan Goes On The Road
Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded. More>>
Werewolf Satire: The Other People In Your Neighbourhood
With audio! Under a pile of unused plastic spoons I happened to find an old tin of film. There was no clue as to its contents, and it was just made more mysterious by a note scrawled on the label… More>>
Wellington.Scoop: After protests, Kapiti Mayor Suggests Different CEO Salary System
Mayor Jenny Rowan has raised the concept of a Remuneration Authority for setting Local Government CE salaries in a letter to Local Government New Zealand head Lawrence Yule. More>>
Werewolf: Why State Capitalism Is Beating The Free Market
Gordon Campbell: Late last month, the Economist magazine published a debate on state capitalism, in which it proposed that state-led market economies are fast becoming a global rival to the old models of liberal, free market capitalism. More>>
Gordon Campbell: On Bank Profits, And Gerry Brownlee’s Asset Sales Plans For Christchurch
The news that the banks in New Zealand have returned to their pre-global recession levels of profit comes as no real surprise.These flush times for bankers have to be contrasted with the very bad times being experienced in Christchurch – where the city is struggling to meet its $1 billion share of the earthquake rebuild. More>>
Scoop Audio: Charges Possible Over CTV Collapse
In a press conference today, the New Zealand Police announced that they would be following up information passed on to them by the New Zealand Department of Building and Housing, regarding the construction of the Canterbury Television building. More>>
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Radio NZ Audio: RadioLive To Be Referred To Police Over John Key Show
It has been revealed that the Electoral Commission will refer RadioLive to the police. During the election campaign the station hosted an hour-long show hosted by Prime Minister John Key, which was described as a 'politics-free zone'. More>>
Tom Frewen:
NZoA Board Members Commissioning Political Docos
Fresh controversy surrounds Prime Minister John Key's electorate chairman, Stephen McElrea, as documents released under the Official Information Act reveal his involvement in commissioning television productions for screening on TV3... More>>
Government Response: 'Raft Of Changes' To Better Protect Children
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says a Ministerial Inquiry into a case of serious abuse of a nine year old, has led to major changes. More>>
On The Road: NZTA Publicity Campaign On Give Way Rule Changes
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says a multi-media public awareness campaign will kick off next month to ensure that drivers are aware of changes to New Zealand’s give way rules which come into force from 5am on Sunday March 25. More>>
Employment: Minimum Wage Adjusted
The Government will increase the minimum wage from $13 to $13.50 an hour, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today. More>>
Economic Management: National’s Motorway Projects 'Poor Quality Spending'
Billions of dollars allocated to state highways is now confirmed as ‘poor quality spending’, says Labour’s Transport spokesperson Phil Twyford. More>>
"Incidents": Navy Barge Hits Rocks On Trip From Waitangi
The New Zealand Defence Force was evasive this morning when it announced “an incident” with the navy’s VIP barge. It was more than an incident. The NZ Herald reports that the vessel hit rocks and was taking on water on the way back to Auckland from Waitangi. More>>
EIIR: Waitangi Day Starts Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
To mark the Queen’s ascension to the throne on 6 February 1952 Te Ara and NZHistory have launched new entries exploring the relationship between Queen and this country over the last 60 years. More>>
Gordon Campbell: On The Maori Response To The SOE Asset Sales
The government’s relationship with the Maori Party over the partial selldown of the state’s four energy companies is not yet terminal, but it is looking extremely untidy... More>>
Parliament: Turia Defends Whanau Ora
Hon. Tariana Turia, Minister for Whanau Ora has responded to remarks made by Winston Peters on Whanau Ora, calling the comments "inaccurate, mischievous and misinformed." More>>
Scoop Business: NZ Post Drags Down Kiwibank Credit Rating Outlook
State-owned Kiwibank has had the outlook on its credit rating dragged down by the “ongoing structural decline” of parent New Zealand Post’s delivery business, according to Standard & Poor’s. More>>
Scoop Images: Asset Sales Protest Misses Rails
Winston Peters, who opposes asset sales, got a few words into the speech when his mic was cut off by the emcee, who shouted at him. Never did I expect to see a crowd of left-wing protesters mobilise against one of their own activists in favour of Winston Peters. More>>
Tom Frewen: NZ On Air Chairman Neil Walter Steps Down
The government’s broadcasting funding agency, New Zealand on Air, is looking for a new chairman to replace Neil Walter who is leaving next month. Mr Walter’s resignation is revealed in briefing papers for the new broadcasting minister, Craig Foss. More>>
On Various Drones: Gordon Campbell On The Predator Society
In these last few days before Parliament opens and the cycle of normal political life resumes, significant stories are gaining coverage that they might otherwise struggle to achieve... More>>
Briefings: Minister "Guts" Briefing Paper
Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Goff has described the release of the Ministerial briefing paper on Foreign Affairs as outrageous and a farce. “Two thirds of the briefing paper to the incoming Minster has been censored. Over 16 pages of ... More>>
Te Puni Kokiri: Harawira On Maori Ministry Cuts
“The Maori Party’s been huffing and puffing about walking out over asset stripping and here they are doing exactly the same thing themselves - gutting the only government department that Maori have ever had faith in.” More>>
Law Society: Report Highlights Rule Of Law Concerns
The New Zealand Law Society expressed its concern on a number of occasions in 2011 to parliamentary select committees and the Attorney-General about potential infringements of the rule of law, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act or human rights. More>>
Gordon Campbell: On The Protest March In Christchurch
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker’s comment to the Press the other day that ‘People should be careful what they wish for’ was a fascinating statement in the light of today’s citizens’ demonstration in Christchurch. More>>
Charter Schools: Former ACT Leader "Unconfirmed" Pick To Oversee Plan
The Associate Education Minister and sole ACT MP John Banks has said the first charter school will be up and running in south Auckland by the end of the first school term and he has appointed former ACT Party leader Catherine Isaacs to oversee the charter school implementation group. More>>
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