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Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'

Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

Officials eye targeted support as fuel crisis deepens, with economists warning of widespread cost pressures and inequality researcher noting some people have no resilience against this kind of shock

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

PM Christopher Luxon signals 'things could get worse', as fuel prices surge and government contingency plan ramps up

Latest figures show fuel stock supply still stable, with 49 days in total in country and heading to NZ

Latest figures show fuel stock supply still stable, with 49 days in total in country and heading to NZ

New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

New Talbot Mills Research poll shows a hung Parliament with both the left and right blocs getting 61 seats

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

As the Government plans to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms and exempt service tenants from living in their first home, MBIE analysis says 'proposals have arisen out of lobbying from the farming sector'

Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says

Government’s inflation worst case scenario ‘much more closer to the baseline’ - Westpac's Kelly Eckhold says

Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says

Fuel excise duty cut ‘would send wrong signal’ as Government prepares for potential global supply squeeze, Nicola Willis says

‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'

‘There is a role for diplomacy here’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government does anticipate working with fuel companies, if needed, says banks will provide customers 'an umbrella'

Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan

Hearing underway at Wellington High Court as climate advocacy groups challenge Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and the Government’s emissions reduction plan

Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Treasury predicting 3.7% inflation in Iran war 'worst case scenario', Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Battle lines drawn on asset sales as parties set out starkly different views

Battle lines drawn on asset sales as parties set out starkly different views

The poll that may end Luxon’s leadership matters. But the conversation is so narrow that what we leave out is as important and deserves a serious debate

The poll that may end Luxon’s leadership matters. But the conversation is so narrow that what we leave out is as important and deserves a serious debate

Government receiving advice on potential fuel demand restraint, but would look at sourcing first

Government receiving advice on potential fuel demand restraint, but would look at sourcing first