National targets Port Hills
Ruth Dyson's exit leaves a 'real opportunity' for the Nats.
by New Zealand Broadcasting School students
Bridges calls for ACC to clarify policies
Simon Bridges is calling for ACC to be more up front about their policies after ACC declined to provide a shooting victim counselling.
Refugees need attention and funding - Bridges
Simon Bridges spoke with New Zealand Broadcasting School students before visiting the Canterbury Refugee Re-settlement Centre.
Ngāi Tahu representation bill voted down
An Environment Canterbury councillor said he is disappointed but not shocked the Ngāi Tahu representation bill was voted down.
Youth MP wants to lower voting age
18 year-old Azaria Howell wants the voting age lowered so 16 year-olds can also have their say.
Massive opposition to euthanasia bill
Over 90 per cent of submissions to parliament oppose the controversial euthanasia bill.
Government unfair on gun law reforms, survey says
A recent survey of over 5000 gun owners revealed that 90% of them felt the Government was treating them unfairly with gun law reforms.
The Opportunities Party – over, but not out
Gareth Morgan is gone and TOP wil soon follow suit, but a roadshow in Ōtautahi revealed the party will continue.
Toilets to get a facelift
Akaroa and Saltwater Creek have received funding to upgrade their toilet facilities as a result of the tourism funding from the state.
Bulk of $300m for multi-use stadium
The council has voted towards spending $220m of Government funding on a new multi-use stadium, despite being confronted by protestors.