The Bulletin: Auckland gets Waikato water, but long-term issues remain

Good morning and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Agreement reached in principle for Auckland to take Waikato water, beneficiary debt to MSD balloons, and Opportunities Party lose candidate in key seat. An agreement has been reached in principle for Auckland to take water from the Waikato River. As Radio NZ’s Jordan Bond reports, it is an … Read more

Explosive start for Opportunities Party campaign as candidate takes dispute public

The Opportunities Party is going into the election enthusiastic about its prospects of getting a Universal Basic Income on the table. But internal division once again threatens to overshadow the campaign. Alex Braae reports.  Sometimes it’s tough at the TOP. Just as the party was starting to gain momentum on its policy platform built around … Read more