Jo Moir

New Zealand, Wellington

Political Editor at Newsroom New Zealand

RNZ political editor. Formerly Newsroom political editor, senior political reporter RNZ and Stuff. 🏡 Taranaki

Articles

Nearly a quarter of FamilyBoost money spent on admin

1 day ago | 1news.co.nz | Politicsrnz.co.nzBy Jo Moir |Jo Moir

Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's flagship FamilyBoost policy has gone towards running the scheme, instead of helping families. Of the $62 million spent so far, just $48m has been paid out to parents, while $14m has gone towards administration costs. Claims began being accepted by Inland Revenue (IRD) for the early childhood education rebate in October last year. Families can claim 25% of their weekly cost of childcare, up to a maximum of $75.
FamilyBoost policy: $14m of $62m spent on administration costs

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | Jo Moir

Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's flagship FamilyBoost policy has gone towards running the scheme, instead of helping families. Of the $62 million spent so far, just $48m has been paid out to parents, while $14m has gone towards administration costs. Claims began being accepted by Inland Revenue (IRD) for the early childhood education rebate in October last year. Families can claim 25 percent of their weekly cost of childcare, up to a maximum of $75.
National, Labour clash over who's lying about pay equity changes

2 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Jo Moir

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader are in a political feud over who is lying about the overhaul of the pay equity regime. Last week's surprise law change raises the threshold for workers to prove they've been paid poorly as a result of sex discrimination. The move will save the government billions of dollars - which would've otherwise gone to increased wages.
Watch live: No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors, more funds for current system

6 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Jo Moir

The government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care - in favour of putting more money in the current system. That's despite it being the key recommendation of both the Royal Commission and the Redress Design Group. During November's apology to survivors the Prime Minister committed to a new system that would be more responsive to survivors' needs.
The Post

6 days ago | thepost.co.nz | Jo Moir
Watch live: No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors, more funds for current system

6 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Jo Moir

The government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care - in favour of putting more money in the current system. That's despite it being the key recommendation of both the Royal Commission and the Redress Design Group. During November's apology to survivors the Prime Minister committed to a new system that would be more responsive to survivors' needs.
Pay equity overhaul: National warned of legal risks before announcement

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jo Moir

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon briefed National MPs on pay equity changes two days before the Government's announcement. By Jo Moir, Political Editor of RNZThe National Party briefed MPs on pay equity reforms before the Government’s announcement, aiming to manage media and voter reactions. The changes, designed to save billions, address escalating costs of pay equity claims and budget concerns.
Luxon announces boost to capital spend in pre-Budget speech

1 week ago | 1news.co.nz | Politicsrnz.co.nzBy Jo Moir |Jo Moir

Capital expenditure — new money set aside in the Budget to maintain or upgrade assets — will be higher than originally forecast when the Government delivers its Budget in two weeks' time. In a speech to Business New Zealand on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the money, which would be split mostly across health, education, defence, and transport, will total $6.8 billion.
Christopher Luxon announces boost to capital spend in pre-Budget speech

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Jo Moir

Capital expenditure - new money set aside in the Budget to maintain or upgrade assets - will be higher than originally forecast when the government delivers its Budget in two weeks' time. In a speech to Business New Zealand on Thursday, the prime minister said the money, which would be split mostly across health, education, defence, and transport, will total $6.8 billion.
Pay equity changes: Two sides of the coalition brought out

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Jo Moir

Analysis: The government's sudden decision to massively rewrite the pay equity regime - making it harder to lodge claims - brought out two very different sides of the coalition on Tuesday. While ACT ministers were popping champagne corks and lauding their Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden for single-handedly "saving the Budget", National Party ministers were on the defensive and contradicting soon-to-be deputy prime minister David Seymour's victorious claims.