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Azaria Howell

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
28
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Azaria Howell

    'Exciting time': Public service bosses told of opportunities in shrinking sector (opens the original)

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    Public sector bosses at a leadership retreat have been told operating in a smaller sector requires "big changes". Photo / NZME Public sector bosses have been told shrinking the public service is an “exciting time” that will require “big changes” to ensure taxpayers get better value for money. A total of 37 chief executives, all members of the Public Service Leadership Team, attended a quarterly “retreat” in Upper Hutt to discuss plans for the future of the sector. The Public Service Commission s

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Azaria Howell

    'Cultural centre': Iwi keen to demolish Chateau Tongariro, build something new (opens the original)

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    The Department of Conservation has warned a lease carries significant Treaty risks, but could bring about significant economic benefits. (Image: NZME) Talk around the future of Chateau Tongariro appears to be at a crossroads as iwi favour demolition, while the Department of Conservation (DoC) recommends further work on a long-term lease. DoC has spent more than $4.5 million maintaining Chateau Tongariro since it shut in early 2023, after seismic assessments raised safety concerns about the hotel

  3. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Azaria Howell

    Peters claims part of India FTA breaches coalition agreement - officials say no (opens the original)

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    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims the inclusion of references to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, or UNDRIP, in the India free trade deal is “contrary to the coalition agreement”, despite official advice saying otherwise. Official memos, released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act, show Peters was told the inclusion of UNDRIP was “consistent” with earlier free trade agreements and had been done “in accordance” with the coalition agreement. “The

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Azaria Howell

    Govt signals shift away from property buyouts after disasters (opens the original)

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    Climate Minister Simon Watts said the country has a high uptake of residential insurance, and the Natural Hazards Commission provides insured home owners with cover. Photo / NZME Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is signalling the Government should move away from relying on buying-out properties after severe weather and emergencies. A paper given to the Office of former Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, shared with Climate Minister Watts, proposes a Government-backed flood insurer

  5. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Azaria Howell

    Leaked document details 'significant' change at Govt department, exit from regions (opens the original)

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    The department's community operations team is said to no longer be "fit for purpose". Photo / Mark Mitchell Staff at a Government department are being given increased access to counselling services as fresh job cuts are proposed, according to an internal restructure consultation document leaked to Newstalk ZB. The document, given to staff at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), shows the agency is looking at a net overall reduction of 28 roles in its community operations group - which provi

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