infrastructure
Government confirms new motorways will be tolled as part of a broader shift to more privately-funded, user-pays infrastructure
14th Jun 24, 3:59pm
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Government confirms new motorways will be tolled as part of a broader shift to more privately-funded, user-pays infrastructure
NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
2nd Jun 24, 6:00am
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NZ Budget 2024: ‘tax relief’ for the ‘squeezed middle’ – but who’s paying? Seven experts follow the money
Budget 2024 adds to existing infrastructure announcements to boost networks
Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
15th May 24, 10:56am
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Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
Influential RBNZ survey shows another decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its Official Cash Rate decision next week
13th May 24, 3:41pm
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Influential RBNZ survey shows another decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its Official Cash Rate decision next week
‘City deals’ are coming to NZ – let’s make sure they’re not ‘city back-room deals’
10th May 24, 9:25am
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‘City deals’ are coming to NZ – let’s make sure they’re not ‘city back-room deals’
Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
8th May 24, 1:35pm
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Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
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The Government will pass legislation barring Council support for Auckland’s Watercare as an alternative to Labour’s Three Waters reform
5th May 24, 2:35pm
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The Government will pass legislation barring Council support for Auckland’s Watercare as an alternative to Labour’s Three Waters reform
Katharine Moody argues the Fast Track Approvals Bill is a governance arrangement as bad as the partisan means through which US Supreme Court judges are selected
4th May 24, 9:45am
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Katharine Moody argues the Fast Track Approvals Bill is a governance arrangement as bad as the partisan means through which US Supreme Court judges are selected
Exports, investment, infrastructure and security likely to on the agenda for Christopher Luxon on trip to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines
14th Apr 24, 7:20pm
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Exports, investment, infrastructure and security likely to on the agenda for Christopher Luxon on trip to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines
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A new government agency, a 30-year pipeline, and private sector investment are key to filling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit, Chris Bishop says
26th Mar 24, 11:21am
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A new government agency, a 30-year pipeline, and private sector investment are key to filling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit, Chris Bishop says
Coalition Government rounds out 100 day plan with fast-track consenting law giving Ministers the power to approve significant projects
7th Mar 24, 11:42am
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Coalition Government rounds out 100 day plan with fast-track consenting law giving Ministers the power to approve significant projects
The coalition Government’s plan to increase car licencing fees by 50% is a workaround for an empty election promise
5th Mar 24, 6:31pm
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The coalition Government’s plan to increase car licencing fees by 50% is a workaround for an empty election promise
National will add $50 to vehicle registration costs and hike fuel taxes by 12 cents in 2027 to cover costs of transport infrastructure
4th Mar 24, 6:30pm
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National will add $50 to vehicle registration costs and hike fuel taxes by 12 cents in 2027 to cover costs of transport infrastructure
Housing Minister Chris Bishop urges councils to rezone more land as home building falls behind record migration numbers
28th Feb 24, 9:25am
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Housing Minister Chris Bishop urges councils to rezone more land as home building falls behind record migration numbers
Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
23rd Feb 24, 12:54pm
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Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission says for every $10 NZ spent on new infrastructure between 2013 and 2022, almost $6 of existing infrastructure has worn out
23rd Feb 24, 5:00am
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New Zealand Infrastructure Commission says for every $10 NZ spent on new infrastructure between 2013 and 2022, almost $6 of existing infrastructure has worn out
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
21st Feb 24, 6:51am
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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
Chris Trotter asks whether applying 'tough love' to a 'fragile' nation is the right answer
19th Feb 24, 7:43am
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Chris Trotter asks whether applying 'tough love' to a 'fragile' nation is the right answer
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she will tighten visa rules and create long term population plan
18th Feb 24, 2:04pm
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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she will tighten visa rules and create long term population plan
Axing the Auckland fuel tax reveals the lack of a real transport plan for NZ’s biggest city, Timothy Welch says
15th Feb 24, 10:08am
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Axing the Auckland fuel tax reveals the lack of a real transport plan for NZ’s biggest city, Timothy Welch says
The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
13th Feb 24, 9:41pm
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The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
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Influential RBNZ survey shows a decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its next Official Cash Rate decision
13th Feb 24, 3:35pm
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Influential RBNZ survey shows a decisive drop in the expectation of future levels of inflation in a result that will give the RBNZ comfort ahead of its next Official Cash Rate decision
John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
7th Feb 24, 8:41am
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John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
The NZ Infrastructure Commission's Geoff Cooper outlines how thinking slowly and acting fast could improve NZ's infrastructure
3rd Feb 24, 9:31am
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The NZ Infrastructure Commission's Geoff Cooper outlines how thinking slowly and acting fast could improve NZ's infrastructure