This briefing outlines major political events that are scheduled to occur in 2025 and developments that can be expected in major policy areas. As...
The Year Ahead in Politics – 2025
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A Capital view
Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan open for consultation
Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan open for consultation 17 July 2024 The Government has released its draft plan for achieving greenhouse...
Government releases proposed fast-track resource consenting process
Government releases proposed fast-track resource consenting process The Government has announced a new fast-track resource consenting process that...
Coalition agreement for Luxon Government announced
National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, along with ACT leader David Seymour and New Zealand First leader Winston...
Official election results released; New Zealand First the Kingmaker
Official election results released; New Zealand First the Kingmaker The Electoral Commission has released the official results for the general...
Budget 2023
Budget 2023 focuses on cost of living, cyclone recovery Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his sixth Budget, the last before the 2023...
Chris Hipkins set to be next Prime Minister
Chris Hipkins set to be next Prime Minister 21 January 2023 Chris Hipkins is set to be the next Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of New...
Government introduces Therapeutic Products Bill
Government introduces Therapeutic Products Bill The Government has introduced the Therapeutic Products Bill to Parliament. The Bill will replace the...
RMA Reform 151122
Government launches new resource management legislation The Government has introduced the Natural and Built Environment and the Spatial Planning...
Digital Strategy released
Government launches Digital Strategy for Aotearoa The Government has launched its Digital Strategy for Aotearoa. The strategy, which has been in...