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The article focuses on Finance Minister Steven Joyce of New Zealand who has been vital to the domination of politics of the National Party, with information on Joyce's economic priorities, tax cuts policy, and history of political career.

The article offers information on Mayor Nick Leggett of Porirua, New Zealand. It mentions about his current political position in the country, and his chances of winning the next mayoral election for Wellington, New Zealand. It also mentions about the take of politicians like Shane Jones, David Shearer, and Stuart Nash on him.

The article focuses on the Mayoral candidacy of Victoria Crone for the city of Auckland, New Zealand, as of August 2016. It states that results of polls have indicated that Crone has no chances of winning the election, and mentions that according to Crone, she will compete with the supposed insider Phil Goff. It notes that left-wing political activist Laila Harre included her in a housing debate at her Auckland restaurant.

The article focuses on the business plans of New Zealand Media and Entertainment. It mentions the impact of merge and converge on media motto, and states that technology firm Microsoft bought professional service provider Linkedln and local pay-TV giant Sky. It also presents the views of Michael Boggs, from New Zealand Media and Entertainment, regarding the same.

The article features Jonathan Coleman, a general practitioner (GP) and Minister of Health in New Zealand. Topics discussed include highlights of his career as a GP, his comments on the 2016 health budget and how the health of the population over time is improving, and his views on the performance of those running district health boards (DHB) and the lack of a good system for developing talent in terms of executive management.

The article discusses social and economic condition of the farmer owned co-operative dairy company Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd. which was criticised for its dairy products and prices. It examines the threat of the poison milk formula to the dairy production and operations of the cooperative. It also cites the less costs of the branded dairy products.

The article features Dame Claudia Orange, a New Zealand historian and adviser for the inaugural exhibition at the Museum of Waitangi in Northland, New Zealand. Topics covered include her search on New Zealand's 176-year-old Treaty relationship, the showcase of several items relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and her clarification that she has no Maori ancestry.

The article presents an interview with Air New Zealand chief executive officer (CEO) Christopher Luxon. Among the issues he discussed include how the company turned into record profits not only due to lower fuel prices, how he helped turn the company around which has been losing 2 million U.S. dollars a week internationally, and the company having its own private-sector growth plan for the tourism industry.

The article offers information on the initiative of politician Julie Anne Genter to sort out the transportation system to solve the problems in New Zealand. Topics discussed include her passion on transport policy, her view about the Draft Paris Agreement on climate change, and her first political actions during a war with Kuwait over Iraq in 1991.

The article features the career of Michael Woodhouse as the New Zealander minister in charge of police, immigration and workplace safety. Because of his profession, Woodhouse took 218 domestic fights and six international flights in 2014. He encountered controversies related to his job. The challenge faced by Woodhouse regarding work-life balance is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the articles published by Nancy Gibbs, managing editor of periodical "Time," on the subject of technology. Various topics that are discussed include transformation seen in technology sector, impact of innovation on human psychology, mass surveillance and impact of global financial crisis on technology.

The article offers a profile of New Zealand Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Kelvin Davis. Information about his former career as teacher in schools in Mangere and Kawakawa and principal of Karetu School, is provided. Also emphasized is his effort in dealing sexual abuse cases and prison of those people who committed this violence.

An interview with Jim Mather, the head of New Zealand's organization Te Wananga o Aotearoa, is presented. He discusses on helpful & hindering economic growth of Maori people of New Zealand according to his submitted thesis on Maori economic development for his Ph.D.; and he believes that Maori have the potential to make big settlement in the country with effective leadership. The article presents Mather's childhood, family life, works with photograph and his comments on leadership aptitude.

The article discusses about the America's opinion. As mentioned, the US Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Russel talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership that if one want bad one get it bad and if one want good one get it good. Clint Eastwood, US Assistant Secretary of State said America is an open book and America is not forcing to New Zealand to choose from the US and China.

The article discusses the profile of New Zealand politician James Shaw who is a Green Party Member of Parliament (MP). Topics include a brief family background about his ancestors, the issues that the Green Party faces including economic credibility and the reasons the Green's did not fare as well in the 2014 elections which includes wrong policies and lack of leadership.

The article focuses on the looming financial crisis in New Zealand that strikes people once they are retired and stresses on farsighted thinking and saving for future. Opinions of the Retirement Commissioner at the Commission for Financial Capability, New Zealand, Diane Maxwell are given who says retirees consider their house as a pot of cash which they will consume to sustain themselves. She has taken radical moves to target the younger generation to save for future.

The article focuses on the view of Colin Tukuitonga of the regional intergovernmental organisation, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), on the need for New Zealand to step up if it is to retain its leadership in the Pacific region. Tukuitonga says that SPC is looking to boost its relationship with the European Union (EU) and establish new relationships with Arab nations. He states that New Zealand is slipping off in terms of funding, response to climate change, and recognition.

The article offers information on the Gallipoli exhibition of the museum, Te Papa by Rick Ellis in New Zealand in May 2015.

The article discusses British author and journalist Johann Hari approach to tackle war on drugs as well as benefits of decriminalising most illicit substances. Topics discussed include information on the book "Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs," by Johann Hari, legal structure associated with controlling more dangerous drugs and issues related to addiction handling.

The article presents the author's views on Paul Goldsmith, a Member of Parliament in New Zealand, who lost in two elections. Topics include Goldsmith's desire to be a topflight Cabinet minister, his book about politician John Banks, occupational achievements, and free-market politics. Also discussed are Goldsmith's family life, his experience of growing up in a family that valued education, and hobbies.

The article offers the author's insights on David Seymour, Member of Parliament (MP) and leader of the free market political party Act New Zealand. Topics include the opposition of Seymour to populist politics, how he can rebuild the image of the political party, and his involvement in politics at a young age. Also mentioned are his family background, education, and personal life.

The article focuses on Wellington, New Zealand Mayor Justin Lester, along with information about how he responded to the November 14, 2016 earthquake and his journey to becoming a mayor.

The article features New Zealand Labour Party leader Andrew Little and his insights on various issues that may affect his party's position in the national elections in 2015. Topics that he discussed include employment laws and regulation, the capital gains tax policy, and the issue on euthanasia. Also provided is information about his family background and marital relations.

The article focuses on former rugby player David Kirk in New Zealand who reflects on the Rugby World Cup tournament, business, and politics. Topics discussed include his victory in the inaugural Rugby World Cup final on June 20, 1987, his existing business venture in the initial public offering (IPO) of his investment company Bailador, and Kirk has been a long-time member of New Zealand National Party and he was an adviser to Prime Minister Jim Bolger.

The article offers the author's insights regarding Squadron Leader Stuart Pearson of the New Zealand air force who provide LGBT soldier in the army to have positive inclusion. Topics discussed include the parade of soldiers and LGBT soldiers in New Zealand, the participantion of Pearce at the Royal Air Force in 1999 as an engineer, and the author's experience interviewing Pearce during the parade.

The article profiles New Zealand Trade Minister Timothy John Groser. He was born in Perth, Scotland in 1950 and was brought by his parents to New Zealand when he was eight-year-old. He earned an education degree at Victoria University and worked as a public officer at the Treasury and Foreign Affairs. Also provided is information regarding the highlights of his political career, particularly his position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal in the Asia-Pacific region.

The article features New Labour Deputy Leader David Parker. Topics include his political career, his marriage, and the allegations of misfiling company documents. Also mentioned are the statement of Labour;s West Coast-Tasman Member of the Parliament (MP) Damien O'Connor on Parker's attitude toward details, Parker's views on tax rate, and capital gains tax.

The article presents information on New Zealand politician Simon Joseph Bridges. It mentions about his ideologies, and struggles he had to do to become a successful leader. It also mentions the contents of his diary in which he has expressed his loyalty towards New Zealand. The article also contains several photographs of Bridges.

The article offers information about Ian Taylor, owner of Dunedin-based company Animation Research that design graphics. He was born to a Ngati Kahungunu mother and a Pakeha father and there is a direct line from the Maori navigators. It is more than 20 years since Animation Research first became involved with the America's Cup.

The article focuses on the social works of Lance O'Sullivan, a general practitioner in Kaitaia, New Zealand. O'Sullivan says that the main cause of high rates of disease is poverty in which it leads him become a social worker. It mentions that not everyone agrees with O'Sullivan and his critics call him a maverick. It adds that O'Sullivan responded on his critics by setting up a company called Maverick Health.

The article focuses on Sir Donald Charles McKinnon, a diplomat in New Zealand, who had served the country through four decades of diplomacy and politics. It says that McKinnon's book "In the Ring" is memoir of his role as Commonwealth Secretary-General and dealing with Pakistan, Fiji, and Zimbabwe. It mentions that McKinnon wants the people to consider the adherence and compromises to the protocols of international diplomacy. INSET: McKinnon on ....

The article profiles Amy Adams, New Zealand Minister for the Environment. It states that Adams was raised by a single mother and is being talked about as a future National leader due to her achievements after just one year in Cabinet. Adams reportedly put herself through college as her mother had no job. It notes that Adams is passionate about the environment and was behind the changes to the Resource Management Act.

The article focuses on Marilyn Waring, a professor of public policy at AUT University. Waring served on the council of Creative New Zealand and judged the Montana book awards in 2003. Her father was a butcher and her mother worked at an old departmental store. Between 1978 and 1981, Waring was the only woman in the National caucus and one of only four women in New Zealand Parliament.

The article presents information on New Zealand politician John Tamihere. Tamihere is stated to be the dream Labour Party candidate. Tamihere has joined the Maori Council out of respect for co-chair Sir Eddie Dune. The author also states that as for Tamihere's return to politics, it is important to remember that he never really left.

The article offers information on the views of David Cunliffe, the New Zealand Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) on the economic growth. It mentions that a sustainable and good social policy will help in economic growth. It further informs that Cunliffe has turned down several government jobs to work for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a diplomat in Wellington, New Zealand.

The article focuses on president of regional Chamber of Commerce Alison Paterson and also presents brief description about her business career. It states that Paterson served Reserve Bank of New Zealand for 15 years and has received an honorary doctorate from Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand. It further states that Paterson operates her board by consensus and always tries to encourage her staff members to speak freely and explore ideas to improve the system.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by Tim Murphy, Chief-In-Editors of the newspaper, "The Herald" in New Zealand. It emphasizes on the need of saving and reducing the size of the newspaper. It highlights his efforts for the success and achievements of various awards. It mentions the reasons for the increase and decrease demands of the paper. It further focuses on the announcement of Murphy for its relaunching.

The article features the life and contributions of thalidomide drug victim Terry Wiles as an ambassador for other victims experiencing injustice across New Zealand. It provides an overview of Wiles' experiences as a child with physical defects in a place where everyone is walking and how it shaped his worldview. It also notes the factors that drive him to advocate for other victims, human rights, and social awareness about the dangers of thalidomide. INSET: Fiercely independent.

The article focuses on the approach of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to the drop in his approval rating and his commercial approach and plans of promoting economic development. It states that Key is being criticized for his commercial approach and protesters accuse him of selling the country. Moreover, the author discusses the optimism of Key toward the economy of the country and his plans for making New Zealand wealthier and core economic change.

The article discusses the political ambitions of Conservative Party leader of New Zealand Colin Craig. It informs that he wants to raise the purchase age of alcohol to 21, halve the drink-drive limit and make public drunkenness an offence punishable by an exponentially increasing fine. It discusses the reasons for why is he being taken seriously by media because of the believe that he could replace John Banks as a coalition partner for National.

The article profiles Russel Norman of the Green Party in New Zealand, the third largest political party in the country. The author mentions that Norman is a strong believer of democracy, in which he thinks that one must be democratic to convince people that the government needs to be changed. He adds Norman focuses on serious issues like protecting the environment and having a greener economy for the country.

The article profiles Rodney Hide, former leader of the ACT New Zealand political party. It mentions that Hide was replaced by opposition leader Don Brash which ended his political career. It notes his decision to change his figure from a shabby politician into a shave-headed bodybuilder after he stepped down from politics. An overview of his dance performance at the television show "Dancing With the Stars" is also presented.

The article discusses the political participation of gay man Grant Robertson, deputy leader of New Zealand Labour Party. It states that Robertson wants the Labour Party to adopt a policy that would allow gay marriage in New Zealand. It says that Robertson gets irritated with people who questions his ability to become New Zealand's Prime Minister and his capacity to understand the concerns of New Zealanders.

The article offers information on the concerns raised by surveillance specialist Professor William Webster on the surveillance implemented by schools and its implications on students in New Zealand.

The article focuses on Tariana Turia, a political leader of the Maori Party and her work for Maori. She said that under her watch the Maori Party got a lot out of the National Party including 3 billion funding to help Maori families. . Most of the policy gains went unnoticed by voters, but when the Maori Party did point out wins it was dismissed.

An interview with Sir Malcolm Grant, Chairman of the National Health Service (NHS) in Great Britain, is presented. Topics include the biggest challenges faced by the British government in terms of healthcare spending, his views on technological innovations in the healthcare industry, and the potential increase healthcare spending due to the rising rate of ageing population in the country.

The article profiles politician Simon Power, who has a senior management job at Westpac. It states that Power has a high ethical standards and strong moral compass as a politician and he is preferring to focus on the benefits of tax and jobs in New Zealand. It says that the job offered from Westpac was described by Power as a bolt out of the blue, although he is aspiring for a position in the commercial world.

The article reports that according to Maori Council co-chairman Maanu Paul, Maori people own most of the natural resources in New Zealand. Paul says that Maori own 53 percent of the fishing industry and most of the forest resources. He adds that Maori have a special relationship with water and think that if others are making money from it, they must also do so.

The article offers the author's insights on best-selling author Satyajit Das. The author states that Das was born in India and lived in Australia since the age of 12, and writes books on finance such as "Extreme Money," and "Traders, Guns and Money." The author mentions that Das was never been invited back after an initial meeting maybe because of his intimidating level of knowledge on finance.