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The increase in RUC discount for hybrid vehicles aligns with Labour's ongoing efforts to promote the adoption of cleaner and more efficient vehicles.

Politics

5 months ago

Labour party secures increase in Road User Charge discount for hybrid vehicles

In a recent development that marks a significant victory for environmental incentives in New Zealand, the government has agreed to a Labour Party amendment...

News

6 months ago

New Zealand sees smallest food price inflation since May 2021

Food prices increased by just 2.1% in the year to February 2024, marking the least significant annual rise since May 2021, Statistics New...

Housing Minister Chris Bishop (L) and Finance Minister Nicola Willis

News

6 months ago

Kāinga Ora to overhaul tenant management and end Sustaining Tenancies programme

Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced a significant shift in policy for Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities, directing the state housing authority to terminate...

The Riverland Foods factory, representing the company’s first foray into the Asia Pacific region, is set to become New Zealand’s largest export cannery for pet food.

Business

6 months ago

Trade access to overseas markets bolsters job creation, says Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Trade, Todd McClay, today highlighted the job creation benefits of trade access to overseas markets during today’s inauguration of...

The EU stands as New Zealand’s fourth-largest trading partner, with bilateral goods and services trade valued at NZ$20.2 billion in 2022, accounting for 10.3% of New Zealand’s total trade.

Business

6 months ago

New Zealand fast-tracks ratification of NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand's government is accelerating the legislative processes to enact the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) well ahead of schedule,

The introduction of a reduced RUC rate for PHEVs, as announced in the government's media release, marks a significant step towards a more equitable road usage charge system in New Zealand.

News

6 months ago

New Zealand introduces reduced road user charges for plug-in hybrid vehicles

The New Zealand Cabinet has sanctioned a lower road user charge (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), as revealed in a...

In his plea for unity, Waititi criticised the current reliance on the taxed necessities of economically vulnerable populations to support the national tax system.

Politics

6 months ago

Māori Party urges support for GST removal on food to address cost of living crisis

In a significant move towards alleviating the cost of living crisis, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi has reached out to fellow MPs, urging...

Tamatha Paul's criticism of the coalition government's housing policy serves as a call to action to end practices that she believes cause irreparable damage to communities. (Photo: Green Party)

Politics

6 months ago

Coalition accused of exacerbating poverty through state housing evictions

In a sharp criticism issued yesterday, Tamatha Paul, the Green Party's spokesperson on housing, accused the coalition government of exacerbating poverty and trauma...