National Party

Surcharge ban hits an impasse - 'I don't see a scenario where it gets passed before the election'

Surcharge ban hits an impasse - 'I don't see a scenario where it gets passed before the election'

‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

‘We remain on track’: The Government isn’t considering putting a pause on its plans to build a LNG import terminal, Energy Minister Simon Watts says

Questions about next phase of fuel response as more flights cancelled and jet fuel prices jump

Questions about next phase of fuel response as more flights cancelled and jet fuel prices jump

NZ First, the Greens and Labour all eyeing change to the gentailer model

NZ First, the Greens and Labour all eyeing change to the gentailer model

Government changes in-work tax credit, aiming to 'soften the impact' of rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Government changes in-work tax credit, aiming to 'soften the impact' of rising fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Government loosens fuel rules as it eyes wider supply, sulphur-rich option not ruled out

Government loosens fuel rules as it eyes wider supply, sulphur-rich option not ruled out

'Clearly, there's been a material change in the situation' - Fuel crisis prompts review of transport plan and future excise increase

'Clearly, there's been a material change in the situation' - Fuel crisis prompts review of transport plan and future excise increase

Green Party proposes a fossil fuel crisis relief package that includes free public transport, a tax to prevent corporations from price gouging and a relief payment for people on low incomes

Green Party proposes a fossil fuel crisis relief package that includes free public transport, a tax to prevent corporations from price gouging and a relief payment for people on low incomes

Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand

Government, Meridian Energy and ChargeNet to more than double EV chargers across New Zealand

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