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The Taxpayers’ Union is accusing the Government of putting politics ahead of principle after they once again side with big banks, leaving ordinary New Zealanders and small businesses out in the cold. Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said: “This Government is dodging the hard decisions and instead opting for cosmetic fixes that fail to address the real issues facing New Zealand. …

By – Paul Rolton In the best contest of the series the All Blacks took a long time to repeal a very determined French XV before prevailing 29-19 after coming back from a 17-19 halftime deficit. Being played in Hamilton the French had picked their best side for the dead rubber match with a big pack, led by the impressive …

Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson will join the BLACKCAPS T20I squad in Harare for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Wicketkeeper-batter Conway will replace Finn Allen for the full T20I series, after Allen was ruled out with a foot injury earlier this week. Hay, Neesham and Robinson will join the squad as additional cover …

The Taxpayers’ Union has today launched the 2025 New Zealand Rates Dashboard at RatesDashboard.nz The Rates Dashboard is for ratepayers to track and compare their council’s annual and cumulative rates increases with councils across New Zealand. It shows the average cumulative rates increase over the current three-year council term is an astonishing 34.4 percent – more than two and a half times inflation over the same …

By: Paul Rolton All Blacks V France July 12th 2025:Lead by Captain Fantastic Ardie Savea, back in front of his home crowd after spending the last super season with Moana Pacifica, the All Blacks have sown up the Dave Gallaher Trophy 2-0 with a test to play, after a convincing 43-17 victory over a very second string looking French team …

Lower Hutt residents can again be part of the Mouri Tupu: Planting for the Future initiative with 4000 free native plants up for grabs to brighten backyards and community spaces. Locals can register for up to five free native plants to grow in their own backyards or community area. We’ve doubled the total number of plants available this year, up …

High Commission of India, Wellington celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 with great enthusiasm and widespread participation across New Zealand and concurrently accredited countries of Samoa, Vanuatu, and the Cook Islands. Over 30 events were organized throughout the region, bringing together yoga practitioners, wellness enthusiasts, and different ethnic communities. 2. The opening event of IDY 2025 celebration …

The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance can reveal through a request made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act that Auckland Council spent $430,000 to build a ‘Rainbow Machine’, used as an interactive arts installation. The same request can reveal that since the Rainbow Machine’s 2018 commissioning, Auckland Council has spent $104,405 cleaning, moving and erecting the installation in various locations. Council has spent …

The Hurricanes are soaring to new heights as they join forces with Flight Coffee for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. As their official coffee partner, Flight Coffee will be providing premium coffee to the Hurricanes team and staff for their weekly ‘Coffee Connection’, a chance to debrief on the week that’s been and reconnect for the week ahead. Flight …

Summer BBQ season is a time for reflection, including on the Government. It seems the economic headwinds, and December’s series of bad economic/fiscal news, is doing the Government no favours. The poll sees National tumble 4.6 points to 29.6 percent and Labour up 4.0 points to 30.9 percent. The ACT Party are down 2.2 points to 10.8 percent, whilst the Greens …