Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said a 5c per litre rise would instead begin in 2028, backed by a $1.476b top-up to the National Land Transport Fund.
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"That is how we keep talent here, as part of our wider plan to fix the basics and build the future," says Nicola Willis.
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"New Zealanders simply cannot afford an extra 22 cents a litre on their fuel bills every time they fill up the car," says Chris Hipkins.
Thu, Aug 27
Prime Minister says the call to priorities a rates cap over a social media ban for under 16s is important to help people with the cost of living.
Wed, Aug 26
Chris Hipkins said today he wanted a greatly improved version of National's legislation "implemented" by the next government after the election.
Tue, Aug 25
As part of its "no new taxes" commitment, National has ruled out a bed tax if re-elected.
National's decision to stick with Christopher Luxon appears at odds with the wider public.
The former minister has refused to shed further light on the failed leadership challenge that cost him his portfolios, saying he is focused on looking forward.
The bill won't get through Parliament before the election, and the proposed system excludes a range of digital services based on existing Australian standards.
Mon, Aug 24
John Glover says National has abandoned a chance to make international visitors contribute, while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the move undermines a Govt deal.
National had previously committed only to "no new taxes on working people".
Sun, Aug 23
Luxon will face Hipkins on October 6, but has turned down TVNZ's second leaders' debate scheduled for two days before the November 7 election.
Thu, Aug 20
Bishop praised his party leader, calling Luxon the man in charge of National's plan who was doing "an outstanding job".
Wed, Aug 19
"He dared to enact what the rest of the country are asking for, which is a change of prime minister," says one opposition leader.
Tue, Aug 18
"Chris Hipkins is a serial flip-flopper, telling Kiwis one thing, while his caucus is doing another," says National campaign chairperson Simeon Brown.
More than $106 million has been spent on consultants and contractors to date, but there is still no plan for what should be built and how.
The Prime Minister said the National MPs had nothing to do with Chris Penk's failed leadership coup and remained fully behind him heading into the election.
Mon, Aug 17
The veteran National MP won't contest Chris Penk's now-vacant seat after he said he was "thinking about it", leaving his own return to Parliament tied to National's party vote.
Sun, Aug 16
She offered several explanations for staying quiet on whether she had confidence in Christopher Luxon's leadership last week, speaking to media today.
More than a year after a major review of the functions of the tribunal was announced, the completed review has yet to be released publicly.
Te Ao Māori
National unveiled a South Island growth package as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil, with Labour accusing it of neglecting the region and recycling old promises.
Fri, Aug 14
The Prime Minister emerged from a three-hour caucus meeting on Wednesday having won a confidence vote, with Wayne Mapp saying it wasn't as clean as previous attempts.
In Parliament for nine years, he rose from 63rd on the party's list to being in Cabinet as Minister for Defence, Veterans, Space, the spy agencies, and Building and Construction.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will remain as the National Party leader following a confidence vote at a caucus meeting this morning.
Thu, Aug 13
1News Politics Producer Tom Day reflects on where an extraordinary day in Wellington leaves the National Party.
