New Zealand Labour Party stories
Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.
Investor activity may stay buoyant through the 2020 election, with Colliers saying housing policy shifts have usually had only a limited effect.
New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.
Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.
Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.
Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.
Pre-election uncertainty barely dented residential sentiment, with a survey showing house price expectations holding steady across New Zealand.
Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.
Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.
Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.
Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.
Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
