A legislative change that will ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has been ushered in in time for the Easter public holidays.
The government is temporarily allowing fuel that meets Australian specifications to be supplied to the New Zealand market.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill will help rebalance the alcohol licensing system for businesses, says Hospitality New Zealand.
The Commerce Commission is increasing its monitoring and scrutiny of petrol pump prices in response to higher and more volatile global wholesale prices due to conflict in the Middle East.
The government’s Employment Leave Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
Hospitality New Zealand is urging MPs across Parliament to support a member’s bill that would clarify and ease alcohol trading restrictions on Easter weekend, Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.
The changes will allow the stadium to hold another 20 concerts but they have to be medium-scale gigs.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given his strongest indication yet that the government will take a look at a possible bed tax.
The govt is now considering whether to allow the Rod Drury-backed plan to go through the fast-track process.
The Commerce Commission says the proposed merger of Rotorua’s three main rafting operators could substantially lessen competition in guided rafting trips in the region.
Operators may see fewer immediate prosecutions and faster resolution of health and safety issues following a shift in WorkSafe’s enforcement approach.
Tourism groups come out in support of the merger of Rotorua Rafting, Kaitiaki Adventures, and Kaituna Cascades.
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