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Government, Auckland Council 'agree to disagree' on contentious rates capping plan

Government, Auckland Council 'agree to disagree' on contentious rates capping plan

As the Government's signs its first 'city deal', Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's committed to exploring an accommodation levy in 2027 while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown thinks it will ultimately happen

As the Government's signs its first 'city deal', Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's committed to exploring an accommodation levy in 2027 while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown thinks it will ultimately happen

Natalia Albert argues Christopher Luxon won't survive as PM until the election, but it won’t matter because National will still win

Natalia Albert argues Christopher Luxon won't survive as PM until the election, but it won’t matter because National will still win

Fuel shock hits home: Airlines cut routes, households tighten spending and inflation worries mount

Fuel shock hits home: Airlines cut routes, households tighten spending and inflation worries mount

If Chris Bishop means to use political power for a purpose, then he should seize it now, says Chris Trotter

If Chris Bishop means to use political power for a purpose, then he should seize it now, says Chris Trotter

New Energy Minister Simeon Brown says 'the world has changed' since government's unveiling of LNG import terminal plan in February

New Energy Minister Simeon Brown says 'the world has changed' since government's unveiling of LNG import terminal plan in February

Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet

Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet

S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions

S&P waiting to see how councils react to imposition of rates cap before making any credit ratings decisions

The Government's planned 2027 fuel excise increase is ‘pretty unlikely to go ahead’ - Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

The Government's planned 2027 fuel excise increase is ‘pretty unlikely to go ahead’ - Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis 'disappointed that New Zealand is bearing the brunt'

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

Energy Minister Simon Watts reiterates that an LNG import terminal procurement process is on track

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million

‘Let Auckland get on with building Auckland’: Government to introduce legislation that bumps housing capacity requirement in Auckland’s housing intensification plan from 2 million to 1.4 million

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals worsening inflation forecasts, with no clear central scenario from Treasury

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says

The introduction of a rates cap on local councils ‘will erode the sector’s flexibility to raise revenues’, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says