Former minister Andrew Bayly will not seek re-nomination for the Port Waikato electorate in the upcoming election, citing a planned relocation to the South Island. Bayly, who has represented the seat since 2014, stated the electorate deserves a representative who lives within the community. Bayly’s Decision and Future Plans Bayly said stepping aside was a … Read more
New Zealand’s LNG Import Terminal: A Charge Too Far or Necessary Insurance? A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal planned for New Zealand is sparking a heated debate, not just about energy security, but about what you’re actually paying for. Is it a legitimate fee, a levy, a tax, or something else entirely? Political parties … Read more
Veteran National politician Judith Collins will become the next president of the Law Commission, stepping down from Parliament after more than two decades as a Member of Parliament. Collins confirmed today she will not seek re-election in her Papakura electorate at November’s election, but will remain as an MP until her new role begins in … Read more
Auckland’s housing market, long a crucible of political and economic debate, is bracing for a new wave of uncertainty. Recent political maneuvering, including accusations of a minister being thrown “under the bus” and a swift policy reversal by the National-led coalition, isn’t merely a political squabble. It’s a symptom of a far more profound reckoning … Read more