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Surcharges for PayWave to be banned
"Shoppers will no longer be penalised for their choice of payment method, whether that's tapping, swiping or using their phone's digital wallet," Commerce Minister Scott Simpson says. Audio
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European Union parliamentarians in antipodes
27 Jul 2025This week on The House, we chatted with Seán Kelly, a visiting MP from the European Parliament.
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'Silly games': Peeni Henare on passport design changes
26 Jul 2025The Labour MP told media during his campaigning for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat that the government is playing silly games by changing the design of passports.
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More overseas building materials allowed in NZ
27 Jul 2025A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.
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Councils face funding cuts for using too many road cones
27 Jul 2025The Minister of Transport says too many councils still use an outdated guide to traffic management.
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Govt removes barrier in bid to increase counsellors in public mental health
26 Jul 2025There are more than 330 counsellors now eligible through this expanded pathway.
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Te Pāti Māori slam 'marginalising' passport changes
26 Jul 2025The move reflects the government's "sad obsession with erasing Te Tiriti o Waitangi", Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says.
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What happens if your car is clamped or towed because of unpaid fines?
25 Jul 2025The government has come up with a new way to force people to pay court fines and reparations. The Minister explains how it will work. Audio
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New passport sees English words move up above te reo Māori
25 Jul 2025The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
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'Blunt tool': Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
25 Jul 2025The government is creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.
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10 complaints but no probe into mayoral candidate Ray Chung
25 Jul 2025No investigation will be carried out into Wellington councillor and mayoral hopeful Ray Chung.
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AI and public submissions - What you need to know
25 Jul 2025Explainer - Submissions have been soaring for legislation, and AI is being used more and more. But what does that mean?
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Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
25 Jul 2025The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
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Nearly half of Kiwis applying for Australian citizenship born elsewhere
25 Jul 2025What the Australian government's official figures say about New Zealanders moving across the Tasman. Audio
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Migrant exploitation bill submissions set to close
25 Jul 2025Offenders would be jailed for up to seven years or fined up to $100,000 - or both - if the bill becomes law.
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Most of ministry's history jobs soon to be history
25 Jul 2025Manatū Taonga is going ahead with cutting the jobs of most of its historians.
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Union takes legal action against MBIE over flexible working
25 Jul 2025The department's move to restrict working from home is in line with government direction, but the PSA says it goes against its collective agreement. Audio
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Cars targeted in clampdown on unpaid court fines
25 Jul 2025The government is pledging to turn around "a long-standing slackness" in collecting court fines by stepping up the seizure of offenders' vehicles.
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Pay parity scheme for early childhood teachers scrapped
25 Jul 2025The union says its members are "absolutely infuriated" about the move. Audio
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Underutilised, or just a waste of time? A look at Youth MPs
25 Jul 2025Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question
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US commander visits as military integration with 'kill chains' advances
25 Jul 2025A US army commander visiting NZ has praised how the US and NZ Defence Force are developing an integrated network, at the same time as the latest example of this integration comes to light. Audio
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Risks identified with Gumboot Friday's 'fee-for-service' model
24 Jul 2025Gumboot Friday's youth counselling initiative has had its $6m annual contract renewed, despite health officials identifying ongoing risks.
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Space, spies, stalking, and extra sittings
24 Jul 2025Parliament this week is all-House, with extra debates and an interesting array of topics. However, slow progress has stymied some government plans.
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Minister defends another year of funding for controversial charity
24 Jul 2025Gumboot Friday will continue to get funding to 2026, despite past questions about its founder and funding. Audio
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