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New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
6th Mar 25, 1:56pm
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New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
28th Feb 25, 2:08pm
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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
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In its climate inquiry findings report, the Finance and Expenditure Committee says there needs to be clear mandates for climate adaptation funding and responsibilities in the Government’s future adaptation framework as there’s still ‘who pays’ uncertainty
1st Oct 24, 1:45pm
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In its climate inquiry findings report, the Finance and Expenditure Committee says there needs to be clear mandates for climate adaptation funding and responsibilities in the Government’s future adaptation framework as there’s still ‘who pays’ uncertainty
OECD survey reveals only 55% of men compared to 37% of women in New Zealand have trust in central government – the largest gender gap in central government trust amongst OECD countries
21st Jul 24, 8:30am
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OECD survey reveals only 55% of men compared to 37% of women in New Zealand have trust in central government – the largest gender gap in central government trust amongst OECD countries
Katharine Moody probes how planning might respond to help disaster recovery, to prevent future tragedy and incorporate lessons from recent extreme weather events
21st Feb 23, 2:25pm
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Katharine Moody probes how planning might respond to help disaster recovery, to prevent future tragedy and incorporate lessons from recent extreme weather events
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
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
New board member Stephen Selwood says the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, which is being set up by the government, is the key to addressing the country's infrastructure deficit
21st Aug 19, 6:34am
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New board member Stephen Selwood says the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, which is being set up by the government, is the key to addressing the country's infrastructure deficit
Steve Forbes looks at why strange bedfellows the New Zealand Initiative and Local Government New Zealand have teamed up in a push for greater devolution of power to local government and what they hope to achieve
8th Aug 19, 10:34am
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Steve Forbes looks at why strange bedfellows the New Zealand Initiative and Local Government New Zealand have teamed up in a push for greater devolution of power to local government and what they hope to achieve
China’s ban on the importing of recyclable materials is being felt here as New Zealand's waste problem grows
2nd Aug 19, 3:12pm
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China’s ban on the importing of recyclable materials is being felt here as New Zealand's waste problem grows
David Hargreaves argues that the current push to devolve central government powers to local authorities should not be countenanced - but there's a danger it will be with an election looming
9th Jul 19, 1:09pm
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David Hargreaves argues that the current push to devolve central government powers to local authorities should not be countenanced - but there's a danger it will be with an election looming
Discussion paper from Local Government New Zealand, with the backing of the NZ Initiative, calls for devolution of power including taxing from central to local government
8th Jul 19, 9:53pm
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Discussion paper from Local Government New Zealand, with the backing of the NZ Initiative, calls for devolution of power including taxing from central to local government
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says a more centralised approach is needed to address New Zealand's infrastructure deficit
6th Jul 19, 9:24am
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Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says a more centralised approach is needed to address New Zealand's infrastructure deficit
Productivity Commission’s proposal for a windfall gains tax on property owners who benefit from public infrastructure gets tick of approval from Auckland & Wellington mayors
4th Jul 19, 12:56pm
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Productivity Commission’s proposal for a windfall gains tax on property owners who benefit from public infrastructure gets tick of approval from Auckland & Wellington mayors
New report highlights congestion problems in the country’s major cities
The New Zealand Transport Agency says it's still working out the funding for a number of key Auckland transport projects
11th Jun 19, 4:53pm
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The New Zealand Transport Agency says it's still working out the funding for a number of key Auckland transport projects
A number of major transport projects could be delayed over the next three years as the New Zealand Transport Agency reviews its funding
30th May 19, 5:00am
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A number of major transport projects could be delayed over the next three years as the New Zealand Transport Agency reviews its funding
New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
10th May 19, 4:55pm
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New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
16th Apr 19, 12:50pm
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Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
20th Mar 19, 3:23pm
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Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
David Hargreaves says we all need to be getting much more interested in local government
7th Mar 19, 8:12am
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David Hargreaves says we all need to be getting much more interested in local government
David Hargreaves says other things need to happen first before we consider giving local government more decentralised power
16th Jul 18, 4:36pm
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David Hargreaves says other things need to happen first before we consider giving local government more decentralised power
Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
12th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
Commissioner for the Environment warns more homes in NZ lie less than 50cm above the spring tide level, than those red zoned after the Canterbury quakes
19th Nov 15, 1:02pm
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Commissioner for the Environment warns more homes in NZ lie less than 50cm above the spring tide level, than those red zoned after the Canterbury quakes
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process
22nd Sep 15, 2:54pm
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process