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Govt to announce forestry slash investigation this week

The Government will this week announce next steps in dealing with forestry slash after it contributed so extensively to the damage on the East Coast during Cyclone Gabrielle

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Homeless flood victims plead for urgent Govt help to retreat from devastated houses

West Auckland flood victims are working together to persuade ministers to set in place a compensation scheme to enable the managed retreat from homes they are too fearful to live in again. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Hipkins taking his lead from Queensland flooding disaster

The Government is taking its Cyclone Gabrielle recovery cue from Queensland rather than Christchurch, in an attempt to avoid repeating past mistakes, writes @jo_moir

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand extends state of emergency

New Zealand announces relief package worth $186m, says cost of storm could rise above $8bn.

Al Jazeera

After Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand wonders how – and if – to rebuild

As people dig their houses from the silt, the country faces questions over where to rebuild, as the climate crisis heralds more and more extreme weather

The Guardian - AU

MPs to discuss expanding use of virtual Parliament

Political parties are “universally agreed” new criteria is needed for virtual Parliament sittings, political editor Jo Moir reports

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand finance minister: Govt accounts in solid shape to respond to impact of cyclone

New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday the government's books were in good shape to meet the challenge ahead and support New Zealanders facing cost of living increases and extreme weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.

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The path ahead for social insurance

Why the Government killed off plans for a new safety net - and what could come next to support Kiwis made redundant and those too sick to work.

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Shaw's sidestep sets stage for Wellington Central scrap

The Green co-leader's electorate decision is a sign of his future plans – and it also adds to the uncertainties around Wellington Central.

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James Shaw opts against Wellington Central run

Green Party co-leader says it's time for "a new generation" in the seat, as he joins Labour incumbent Grant Robertson in opting against a run.

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New Zealand PM Hipkins' Cabinet to prioritize day-to-day

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he’s selected a team of lawmakers to lead the country that will focus on the everyday concerns of New Zealanders, such as the rising cost of living

The Independent UK

Former All Black Campbell Johnstone praised after publicly coming out as gay

The former New Zealand rugby player Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying he hoped to ‘take away the pressure and the stigma’ of doing so publicly

The Guardian - AU

PM's chance to carve a new path with Cabinet reshuffle

Political editor Jo Moir is picking some big changes and plenty of new faces when Chris Hipkins picks his new Cabinet team on Tuesday.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister

Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.

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One wedding, two honeymoons – and ultimately a funeral

To move on Three Waters, the retirement age and a capital gains tax could be the nails in Chris Hipkins' coffin – but they would provide some substantive additional lines to the epitaph of a government that has achieved less of its reform agenda than some supporters hoped, writes Jonathan Milne.

Evening Standard

The eight defining moments of Jacinda Ardern’s premiership

New Zealand’s PM has made history with her trailblazing leadership. Maddy Mussen looks back on her time in office — and the eight key moments that defined it

Tribune News Service

These are the contenders to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job.

AAP

NZ Labour confronts life without Ardern

Education and Police Minister Chris Hipkins has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's Prime Minister.

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Five MPs who could be the next Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern's decision to step away from politics leaves the role of Prime Minister up for grabs. Newsroom looks at the pros and cons of those who may put their hand up to replace her.

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Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, while also calling an election on October 14.

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Following the Journey North

The ups and downs of an amateur women's club football side in Wellington have been chronicled in a docoseries, The Journey North, with the theme 'If you can see it, you can be it'. Aiden McLaughlin reports.

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Budget 2023: Feeding the chooks for the general election

As election year approaches, voters want to be fed (bigger) hand-outs, and the Government wants to appease them, all while appearing fiscally responsible. Trouble is, the latest Budget Policy Statement appears anything but, especially when it comes to debt

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Security worries can Ardern's Waitangi BBQ

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's free barbecue for Kiwis on Waitangi Day, New Zealand's national day, is off the menu in 2023.

AAP

New Zealand to end cheaper fuel and fares

Cheaper petrol and public transport will be phased out next year as Jacinda Ardern's government begins the task of fiscal repair.

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Robertson to go back to ‘basics’ for next Budget

For the first time since Labour came to power, Grant Robertson will stick with spending no more than promised at the upcoming Budget.

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