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Stephen is a www.interest.co.nz reporter and is based in Auckland. He has previously worked in print journalism and public relations.
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Trans-Tasman consumer finance company Latitude Financial Group seeks to raise A$1.4 billion through listing on Australian Securities Exchange
27th Sep 19, 6:26am
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Trans-Tasman consumer finance company Latitude Financial Group seeks to raise A$1.4 billion through listing on Australian Securities Exchange
Cap on foreign seasonal workers to be increased by over 3,000 to 16,000; new plan for regional workforce plans also announced
26th Sep 19, 12:47pm
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Cap on foreign seasonal workers to be increased by over 3,000 to 16,000; new plan for regional workforce plans also announced
Jetstar announces plans to end regional flights at the end of November before Air New Zealand steps up with an offer of cheap flights
25th Sep 19, 1:13pm
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Jetstar announces plans to end regional flights at the end of November before Air New Zealand steps up with an offer of cheap flights
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
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government is striving to address the quality of immigration, saying 'it’s not whether it’s too high it's whether you are getting the right people' that matters most
24th Sep 19, 10:27am
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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government is striving to address the quality of immigration, saying 'it’s not whether it’s too high it's whether you are getting the right people' that matters most
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
Report by Auckland Council development arm Panuku shines a light on Auckland's property market and the financial pressures developers are facing
21st Sep 19, 9:30am
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Report by Auckland Council development arm Panuku shines a light on Auckland's property market and the financial pressures developers are facing
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
Government unveils framework for New Zealand's first nationwide climate change risk assessment
19th Sep 19, 2:10pm
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Government unveils framework for New Zealand's first nationwide climate change risk assessment
Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland companies should get preferential treatment from council over multinationals
18th Sep 19, 4:54pm
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland companies should get preferential treatment from council over multinationals
BlackRock Australia’s David Griffith says with central banks running out of ammunition, it might be time to think outside the square
18th Sep 19, 5:00am
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BlackRock Australia’s David Griffith says with central banks running out of ammunition, it might be time to think outside the square
New fuel storage facilities near Auckland Airport and legislation allowing the Government to step-in if required recommended in report on 2017 rupture of Marsden Point to Auckland fuel pipeline
17th Sep 19, 6:24am
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New fuel storage facilities near Auckland Airport and legislation allowing the Government to step-in if required recommended in report on 2017 rupture of Marsden Point to Auckland fuel pipeline
PTS proposal to ship thousands of imported cars a year from the Ports of Auckland to Highbrook still has to get port sign off
16th Sep 19, 4:01pm
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PTS proposal to ship thousands of imported cars a year from the Ports of Auckland to Highbrook still has to get port sign off
Stanley Group and Tallwood Holdings in liquidation after under-pricing a Housing New Zealand project in Auckland, liquidator says
13th Sep 19, 12:10pm
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Stanley Group and Tallwood Holdings in liquidation after under-pricing a Housing New Zealand project in Auckland, liquidator says
Capacity constraints in the New Zealand economy would hinder any future fiscal stimulus plans according to S&P Global Ratings
12th Sep 19, 3:27pm
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Capacity constraints in the New Zealand economy would hinder any future fiscal stimulus plans according to S&P Global Ratings
NZ Post e-commerce report puts some meat on the bones of the New Zealand buy now, pay later market with women its biggest customers
12th Sep 19, 12:00pm
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NZ Post e-commerce report puts some meat on the bones of the New Zealand buy now, pay later market with women its biggest customers
The collapse of Auckland construction company Tallwood Holdings has led to Panuku director Martin Udale taking a leave of absence
11th Sep 19, 8:52am
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The collapse of Auckland construction company Tallwood Holdings has led to Panuku director Martin Udale taking a leave of absence
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment briefing paper says New Zealand authorities are grappling with unprecedented threats to the integrity of the immigration system
10th Sep 19, 3:37pm
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment briefing paper says New Zealand authorities are grappling with unprecedented threats to the integrity of the immigration system
Auckland Council unveils masterplan for development of Auckland's CBD, saying city's growth is a sign of ongoing confidence in Auckland’s economy and the appeal of the city centre as a place to invest and live
9th Sep 19, 3:43pm
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Auckland Council unveils masterplan for development of Auckland's CBD, saying city's growth is a sign of ongoing confidence in Auckland’s economy and the appeal of the city centre as a place to invest and live
NZ First's Shane Jones and Winston Peters announce $98.4 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund in Auckland to Whangarei rail line
6th Sep 19, 12:16pm
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NZ First's Shane Jones and Winston Peters announce $98.4 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund in Auckland to Whangarei rail line
Commerce Commission takes ANZ subsidiary UDC Finance to court over allegations of charging unreasonable fees. UDC says its fees fairly and reasonably recover its underlying costs
6th Sep 19, 10:05am
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Commerce Commission takes ANZ subsidiary UDC Finance to court over allegations of charging unreasonable fees. UDC says its fees fairly and reasonably recover its underlying costs
Officials still working on the final details of a consumer credit interest rate cap announced as part of the Government's CCCFA changes
5th Sep 19, 2:29pm
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Officials still working on the final details of a consumer credit interest rate cap announced as part of the Government's CCCFA changes
CERT NZ says the cost of cyber-crime to New Zealand businesses is increasing with growing levels of ransomware attacks, scams and fraud
5th Sep 19, 5:00am
CERT NZ says the cost of cyber-crime to New Zealand businesses is increasing with growing levels of ransomware attacks, scams and fraud
NZ Super Fund points out that Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere's proposal to sell 49% of Watercare would require Government approval
4th Sep 19, 3:18pm
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NZ Super Fund points out that Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere's proposal to sell 49% of Watercare would require Government approval
Insurance Council of New Zealand sets out to 'educate the public' about insurance fraud through new Insurance Fraud Bureau as its members strive to reduce insurance fraud
3rd Sep 19, 1:37pm
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Insurance Council of New Zealand sets out to 'educate the public' about insurance fraud through new Insurance Fraud Bureau as its members strive to reduce insurance fraud