Articles tagged with Kieran Mcanulty
New Alcohol Laws Allow Hospitality to Trade Normally on Easter and Anzac Days
2 weeks ago | 710 viewsA new member’s bill reforming alcohol laws, effective from midnight tonight, allows hospitality businesses in New Zealand to operate under normal licence conditions on restricted trading days such as Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day, removing outdated meal order requirements and midnight closing rules. The amendment, including a key change by ACT MP Cameron Luxton, ensures bars and pubs can remain open past midnight, benefiting events like the opening of Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium and improving public safety by preventing large crowds from leaving venues simultaneously. This reform provides clarity and regulatory relief for the hospitality sector, enabling businesses to operate confidently during important holidays while restoring consumer choice.
Tags: Nicole McKee Kieran McAnulty Cameron Luxton Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act Ministry of Justice ACT Party Te Kaha Stadium New Zealand Parliament hospitality sector alcohol laws reformNew Zealand Government's Strategic Response to National Infrastructure Plan and Economic Challenges
3 weeks ago | 240 viewsThe Government acknowledges New Zealand’s economic challenges, including systemic issues, exposure to shocks like the Middle East conflict, and rising debt, and is committed to targeted support for working families while maintaining fiscal discipline. It plans to respond to the National Infrastructure Plan with significant reforms focused on better planning, asset management, project prioritization, and transparency to improve infrastructure efficiency and resilience. Efforts include enhancing investment reporting, fostering bipartisan consensus on infrastructure practices, and preparing a robust fuel plan to mitigate supply risks, all aimed at building a stronger, more sustainable future for New Zealand.
Tags: Katie Bradford Nick Leggett Kieran McAnulty Nicola Willis Paul Krugman Raveen Geoff Labour Infrastructure Infrastructure New Zealand National Infrastructure Plan