Phil Twyford
The NZ Super Fund aligned NZ Infra hits back at critics and says it's on track to deliver its bid for an Auckland light rail network to the Government before Christmas
23rd Oct 19, 5:00am
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The NZ Super Fund aligned NZ Infra hits back at critics and says it's on track to deliver its bid for an Auckland light rail network to the Government before Christmas
First it was KiwiBuild, now it's Auckland's light rail that's looking increasingly shambolic; What's going on and how thin is that ice Transport Minister Phil Twyford is skating on?
22nd Oct 19, 4:49pm
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First it was KiwiBuild, now it's Auckland's light rail that's looking increasingly shambolic; What's going on and how thin is that ice Transport Minister Phil Twyford is skating on?
A wrap of the not so politically sexy work underway to increase the supply of houses... eventually
12th Oct 19, 11:26am
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A wrap of the not so politically sexy work underway to increase the supply of houses... eventually
The NZTA's business case for a new Auckland harbour crossing now one step closer
9th Oct 19, 4:30pm
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The NZTA's business case for a new Auckland harbour crossing now one step closer
Government seeks to address construction industry volatility with new Crown contracting guidelines
30th Sep 19, 12:33pm
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Government seeks to address construction industry volatility with new Crown contracting guidelines
A total of $313 million the Government had allocated for the Auckland light rail project will now be used for other projects including helping fund a Manawatu Gorge replacement road
24th Sep 19, 12:00pm
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A total of $313 million the Government had allocated for the Auckland light rail project will now be used for other projects including helping fund a Manawatu Gorge replacement road
NZTA will announce this week how $313 million in funding originally earmarked for Auckland's light rail proposal will be reallocated
23rd Sep 19, 2:58pm
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NZTA will announce this week how $313 million in funding originally earmarked for Auckland's light rail proposal will be reallocated
Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses
23rd Sep 19, 8:30am
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Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses
Minister of Urban Development Phil Twyford hails establishment of new Crown agency Kainga Ora in October, which he says will transform housing and urban development throughout New Zealand
20th Sep 19, 11:59am
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Minister of Urban Development Phil Twyford hails establishment of new Crown agency Kainga Ora in October, which he says will transform housing and urban development throughout New Zealand
David Hargreaves ponders why a housing obsessed nation like New Zealand keeps electing governments that don't know how to handle housing issues
8th Sep 19, 6:31am
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David Hargreaves ponders why a housing obsessed nation like New Zealand keeps electing governments that don't know how to handle housing issues
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Super City needs light rail but admits he's frustrated with the lack of progress to date
29th Aug 19, 2:12pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Super City needs light rail but admits he's frustrated with the lack of progress to date
Auckland's Penlink and Mill Road corridor not prioritised for funding or delivery in the next 10-30 years
26th Aug 19, 2:52pm
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Auckland's Penlink and Mill Road corridor not prioritised for funding or delivery in the next 10-30 years
As the clock ticks for Auckland light rail, the best Transport Minister Phil Twyford can probably hope for before the 2020 election is that a start date is agreed before voters head to the polls
24th Aug 19, 9:43am
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As the clock ticks for Auckland light rail, the best Transport Minister Phil Twyford can probably hope for before the 2020 election is that a start date is agreed before voters head to the polls
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says decisions coming on Auckland light rail project early next year, but building won't happen before 2021
22nd Aug 19, 11:31am
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Transport Minister Phil Twyford says decisions coming on Auckland light rail project early next year, but building won't happen before 2021
Auckland Mayoral candidate outlines plans to scrap the Regional Fuel Tax and introduce new rail lines across the city
21st Aug 19, 1:25pm
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Auckland Mayoral candidate outlines plans to scrap the Regional Fuel Tax and introduce new rail lines across the city
KiwiBuild Head of Delivery Helen O'Sullivan resigns a month before her contract expires to take up a private sector role; News comes ahead of Government announcing its housing 'reset'
21st Aug 19, 1:08pm
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KiwiBuild Head of Delivery Helen O'Sullivan resigns a month before her contract expires to take up a private sector role; News comes ahead of Government announcing its housing 'reset'
Government proposes new policies to specifically require local councils to leapfrog the NIMBYs and enable more urban intensification
21st Aug 19, 11:54am
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Government proposes new policies to specifically require local councils to leapfrog the NIMBYs and enable more urban intensification
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere talks big with his latest campaign promises
16th Aug 19, 2:33pm
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Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere talks big with his latest campaign promises
NZTA starts new round of consultation for planned walking and cycle way over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, which could cost up to $140 million
14th Aug 19, 3:51pm
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NZTA starts new round of consultation for planned walking and cycle way over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, which could cost up to $140 million
Government's planned housing and urban development reforms fuel tensions with Auckland Council
25th Jul 19, 9:37am
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Government's planned housing and urban development reforms fuel tensions with Auckland Council
Property developers and community housing providers want the Government, through its new Kāinga Ora entity, to be legally required to work with them
21st Jul 19, 7:02am
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Property developers and community housing providers want the Government, through its new Kāinga Ora entity, to be legally required to work with them
The next stage of the City Rail Link project is set to be signed off and will include work on two new underground stations
18th Jul 19, 4:01pm
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The next stage of the City Rail Link project is set to be signed off and will include work on two new underground stations
After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?
18th Jul 19, 10:28am
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After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?
Could Auckland's already slow burning light rail project be delayed further by the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the City of Sails?
9th Jul 19, 2:36pm
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Could Auckland's already slow burning light rail project be delayed further by the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the City of Sails?
With Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford set to continue leading key housing-related law changes, Jenée Tibshraeny argues he shouldn't be written off as an architect of the Government’s broader housing policy
29th Jun 19, 10:28am
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With Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford set to continue leading key housing-related law changes, Jenée Tibshraeny argues he shouldn't be written off as an architect of the Government’s broader housing policy