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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Social Development Minister Louise Upston's being slammed for legislating over a High Court ruling that saw MSD unable to claim back payments from some beneficiaries
     6 March 2026
    Social Development Minister Louise Upston's being slammed for legislating over a High Court ruling that saw MSD unable to claim back payments from some beneficiaries
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    Claims a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is rushing toward regulation without fully considering the consequences
    6 Mar: Claims a Parliamentary inquiry into online safety is rushing toward regulation without fully considering the consequences... more
    Progress is being made toward Destination Queenstown's ambitious carbon zero 2030 target
    6 Mar: Progress is being made toward Destination Queenstown's ambitious carbon zero 2030 target... more
    People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee
    5 Mar: People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee... more
    Why is Donald Trump threatening to end all US trade with Spain?
    5 Mar: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has doubled down on his criticism of the military actions of the US and Israel in Iran, just a day after Donald Trump threatened to end all trade with Spain.... more
    A family is calling for better information sharing between Government agencies
    5 Mar: A family is calling for better information sharing between Government agencies... more
    The Housing Minister's calling the suggestion Cabinet might pour cold water on Auckland's housing density plans a mischaracterisation by the city's mayor
    4 Mar: The Housing Minister's calling the suggestion Cabinet might pour cold water on Auckland's housing density plans a mischaracterisation by the city's mayor... more
    The US-Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a corner
    4 Mar: By appealing to international law and a ‘rules-based’ order, but not opposing the US-Israeli action, the government appears caught in the diplomatic crossfire.... more
    Signs of increasing frustration with political quick-fixes
    4 Mar: Signs of increasing frustration with political quick-fixes... more
    The Utilities Dispute service is welcoming changes to power rules
    4 Mar: The Utilities Dispute service is welcoming changes to power rules... more

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