[ad_1] Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and school is almost over for a fortnight, much to the delight of mayors at New Zealand’s tourist hotspots, where there is hope that the holidays will boost coffers in the struggling tourism sector. . “Go ahead, go ahead,” said David Trewavas, mayor of …
Read More »2020 election: National’s tax hole appears to double to $ 8 billion, as Paul Goldsmith denies double-counting error
[ad_1] The hole in National’s alternative budget may have skyrocketed by another $ 3.9 billion after the party appears to have double-counted part of its transportation program. The error came after National twice counted $ 3.9 billion remaining from New Zealand’s upgrade package, an infrastructure plan announced by the government …
Read More »1 NEWS Poll by Colmar Brunton: Labor falls, Nacional falters as minority parties rise 1 NEWS
[ad_1] A decline in support for Labor has led to a surge in support for minor parties, and while Labor could still rule alone, National continues to falter. Your playlist will load after this announcement. Meanwhile, several smaller parties saw increases in support. Source: 1 NEWS Latest 1 NEWS Poll …
Read More »2020 election: National’s tax hole doubles to $ 8 billion after Paul Goldsmith double-counts in another mistake
[ad_1] The hole in National’s alternative budget may have skyrocketed by another $ 3.9 billion after the party appears to have double-counted part of its transportation program. The error came after National twice counted $ 3.9 billion remaining from New Zealand’s upgrade package, an infrastructure plan announced by the government …
Read More »Election 2020: Nacional retreats into the minefield of border politics, proposes semi-privatization of facilities
[ad_1] ANALYSIS: Todd Muller was burned at the border. Before the Hamish Walker mess, and long before the new community group in Auckland, Muller publicly reflected on the idea of the border remaining closed forever, noting that this was unrealistic. “A strategy that says we remain completely closed to everyone …
Read More »Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern expects Judith Collins to play ‘a bit of bingo’ in tonight’s debate
[ad_1] Labor leader Jacinda Ardern has braced for a series of KiwiBuild attacks tonight saying that her opponent, national leader Judith Collins, will play “a bit of bingo” on the government’s housing record. But Ardern says she is not concerned and says she is “happy to accept it” when it …
Read More »Little respite between rounds of heavy rain and gales
[ad_1] Stormy weather in early spring is expected to hit the central and southern areas of the country for the next day or two, with a second round likely over the weekend, when more northern areas could also be affected. MetService warns of strong northwesterly gales, with gusts of 120km …
Read More »Ransomware-related death should put directors’ minds on responsibility – expert
[ad_1] The tragic death of a patient in Germany, which is attributed to a ransomware attack, illustrates how cyber security and health and safety issues can intersect, says Kordia’s chief information security officer, Hilary Dalton. The New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Act (2015) holds company directors and other officers …
Read More »Te Anau murder accused Rodney Fallowfield of being tried in 2021
[ad_1] supplied Rodney Fallowfield is accused of killing his wife Shirley Reedy. A man accused of killing his new girlfriend will go to trial in winter 2021. Rodney Fallowfield, 52, faces one charge for murdering his wife Shirley Alaina Reedy, 52, of Balclutha. Reedy was found dead in a Te …
Read More »Auckland Harbor Bridge clips have caused problems, but are now key for drivers
[ad_1] In their 50 years of existence, the Auckland Harbor Bridge clips have caused their fair share of headaches. But today, without the clips, travelers wouldn’t be able to use the bridge at all. In an accident on Friday, a truck veered sideways in 127-kilometer-per-hour winds, damaging the bridge’s superstructure. …
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