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Angling-Conservation Group Sees Fast Track Bill As Undemocratic
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:33:46 +1200 | New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Principal reasons for the opposition is the loss of the public’s democratic right to have “a fair say” and the vital need for a government free from corruption, said Casey Cravens of Dunedin, president of the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater ...More >>
Overseas Merchandise Trade: March 2024 – Information Release
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:07:20 +1200 | Stats NZ
Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. More >>
SAFE appalled by Government's proposed RMA reforms
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:13:33 +1200 | SAFE For Animals
SAFE is expressing deep concern over the Government's proposed amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA), particularly the repeal of all regulations on intensive winter grazing (also known as mud farming).More >>
Minister Welcomes Hydrogen Milestone
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:57:11 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector. More >>
New Zealand Survey Finds 65 Percent Agree The Economy Is “rigged To Advantage The Rich And Powerful”
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:58:00 +1200 | Socialist Equality Group
In the case of New Zealand, the results confirm that there is no popular support for the vicious austerity program being imposed by the National Party-led government, which is backed in all fundamental respects by the opposition Labour Party.More >>
RMA Changes Will Be A Disaster For Environment
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:35:34 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is making short-sighted changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that will take away environmental protection in favour of short-term profits, Labour’s environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said today.More >>
New Home Loans Rise Despite Economic Conditions
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:11:02 +1200 | NZ Banking Association
The number of new home loans increased by nearly 30% in the six months to December 2023 according to retail banking insights released today by the New Zealand Banking Association.More >>
Urgent Changes To System Through First RMA Amendment Bill
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:09 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month.More >>
‘Bettering’ Of The Responsible Lending Code; A Red Herring
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:17:14 +1200 | Debtfix
We are grappling with a genuine debt crisis. While we appreciate the intent to broaden access to home lending, we fear that the proposed changes could have far-reaching implications across all lending sectors.More >>
SEEK NZ Employment Report March
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:06:31 +1200 | SEEK
In March, Public Sector roles declined to the greatest degree, which we know is due to a reduction in spending by ministries and agencies. However, roles within Professional Services and Construction are experiencing notable growth.More >>
Auditor-General's Submission On The Fast-track Approvals Bill
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:10:29 +1200 | Office of the Auditor-General
We’d like your feedback: Our website includes a feedback form. Please tell us if you found our information useful. More >>
More Frontline Cuts As Government Goes Soft On Organised Crime
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:12 +1200 | Public Service Association
The Government is putting at risk the defences of our land and sea borders against organised crime, and our online defences against child exploitation, terrorism and online crime with cuts to critical frontline roles at Customs and Internal Affairs.More >>
Climate Stress Test Assesses Resilience Of Major NZ Banks
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:33:37 +1200 | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Climate-related risks need to be actively managed to protect the resilience of the financial system to other shocks, the results of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) 2023 Climate Stress Test has found.More >>
Environmental Protection Vital, Not ‘Onerous’
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:56:09 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill will give projects such as new coal mines a ‘get out of jail free’ card to wreak havoc on the environment, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said today.More >>
Marked Increase In Business Optimism Over Next 12 Months Despite Current Conditions
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:29:04 +1200 | Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
Grant Thornton New Zealand’s latest survey of over 200 business leaders and decision makers has revealed a significant uptick in optimism for the coming year despite many toughing it out in current economic conditions.More >>
EDS Highlights Reputational Risks Of Fast-track Inclusion
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:07:46 +1200 | Environmental Defence Society
“Make no mistake: this proposed legislation, with its Ministerial overreach and capacity for environmental harm, is extremely radical and controversial,” said EDS CEO Gary Taylor.More >>
Banks Welcome Changes To Consumer Lending Law
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:23:07 +1200 | NZ Banking Association
New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “We welcome the removal of overly prescriptive affordability assessment requirements because it should help fix the one-size fits all approach that treated all types of lending ...More >>
Kiwis’ Ambitions Easier To Reach With Access To Finance
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:21:16 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“The Govt’s announcement that it will revoke Labour’s so-called ‘affordability’ regulations is an important first step to delivering on ACT’s coalition commitment to rewrite the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act to protect vulnerable consumers ...More >>
CCCFA Reforms – A Return To Commonsense
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:18:52 +1200 | Financial Services Federation
The reforms announced by Minister of Housing, the Hon Chris Bishop and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, the Hon Andrew Bayly, are a welcome return to commonsense and will make credit more accessible for all New Zealand consumers, says the Financial ...More >>
Supporting Better Financial Outcomes For Kiwis
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:13:00 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced today.More >>
