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A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
29th Aug 23, 5:30pm
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A Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll shows The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji trailing behind National in the Ilam electorate
The city as laboratory: what post-quake Christchurch is teaching us about urban recovery and transformation
21st Sep 22, 9:47am
by Guest
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The city as laboratory: what post-quake Christchurch is teaching us about urban recovery and transformation
Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off
9th Sep 22, 10:16am
by Guest
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Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off
Guy Trafford likes what he sees in the new Christchurch Riverside Market where food producers can sell direct to consumers in a modern setting, and consumers show up in meaningful numbers ready to buy
3rd Oct 19, 2:37pm
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Guy Trafford likes what he sees in the new Christchurch Riverside Market where food producers can sell direct to consumers in a modern setting, and consumers show up in meaningful numbers ready to buy
ANZ economists say 'an immediate dip' in tourist arrivals can be expected in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attacks 'particularly from traditionally more risk-averse markets in Asia'
18th Mar 19, 1:50pm
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ANZ economists say 'an immediate dip' in tourist arrivals can be expected in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attacks 'particularly from traditionally more risk-averse markets in Asia'
Andrew Hooker reveals what the Courts have ruled on how indemnity and replacements provisions must be handled by insurance companies. How have insurers treated you?
12th Feb 13, 9:32am
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Andrew Hooker reveals what the Courts have ruled on how indemnity and replacements provisions must be handled by insurance companies. How have insurers treated you?
Andrew Hooker previews the arrival of independent insurance assessors and reviews why the insurance industry fears their involvement in the claims process. Your experience?
12th Dec 12, 1:45pm
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Andrew Hooker previews the arrival of independent insurance assessors and reviews why the insurance industry fears their involvement in the claims process. Your experience?
Insurance litigator Andrew Hooker looks at some of the contentious Christchurch earthquake claim cases rattling through the courts with some warnings to the insured about how to stay on guard. Your experience?
30th Nov 12, 4:14pm
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Insurance litigator Andrew Hooker looks at some of the contentious Christchurch earthquake claim cases rattling through the courts with some warnings to the insured about how to stay on guard. Your experience?
No timeframe for when building consent issuance for new dwellings pick up, Brownlee says
5th Apr 11, 11:03am
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No timeframe for when building consent issuance for new dwellings pick up, Brownlee says
PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
4th Apr 11, 4:25pm
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PM Key says government has spent NZ$1.1 billion on Canterbury quakes, much more to come
Business confidence plummets in March after February quake, halves growth indicator to 2% for year ahead, National Bank says
31st Mar 11, 4:00pm
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Business confidence plummets in March after February quake, halves growth indicator to 2% for year ahead, National Bank says
Govt extends quake support packages for employers, employees by 2 weeks, announces tighter package to follow
28th Mar 11, 5:06pm
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Govt extends quake support packages for employers, employees by 2 weeks, announces tighter package to follow
Christchurch may lose 4% of its population permanently over the next year, ANZ economists say
14th Mar 11, 1:27pm
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Christchurch may lose 4% of its population permanently over the next year, ANZ economists say
RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
10th Mar 11, 12:10pm
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RBNZ Governor Bollard says he was not pressured by govt to cut OCR; Met with Finance Minister to discuss quake responses
Christchurch renters locked into leases in damaged but still habitable homes entitled to reductions
7th Mar 11, 4:15pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Christchurch renters locked into leases in damaged but still habitable homes entitled to reductions
Tenants Protection Association urges Government to consider rent freeze in earthquake ravaged Christchurch
3rd Mar 11, 3:02pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Tenants Protection Association urges Government to consider rent freeze in earthquake ravaged Christchurch
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker tells businesses not to accept 'depopulation' excuse by insurers at face value
3rd Mar 11, 11:07am
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Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker tells businesses not to accept 'depopulation' excuse by insurers at face value
Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
1st Mar 11, 3:56pm
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Bill English says can't rule out getting rid of Working for Families or interest free student loans. Your view?
Paymark figures show spending in Christchurch in first 5 days after quake almost halved from a year ago
1st Mar 11, 3:32pm
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Paymark figures show spending in Christchurch in first 5 days after quake almost halved from a year ago
EQC officials say damage arising from second quake serious but not fatal to the fund's viability; efforts focused on response not recovery
28th Feb 11, 7:19pm
by Amanda Morrall
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EQC officials say damage arising from second quake serious but not fatal to the fund's viability; efforts focused on response not recovery
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
28th Feb 11, 5:07pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
Opinion: The fixed to floating switch has boosted NZ bank profits by over NZ$300 mln. Time to donate some back to NZ with rate cuts?
27th Feb 11, 5:00pm
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Opinion: The fixed to floating switch has boosted NZ bank profits by over NZ$300 mln. Time to donate some back to NZ with rate cuts?
Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
27th Feb 11, 11:35am
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Government borrowing likely to increase as result of quake, Finance Minister English says
Call on government to revise tax law to include charitable tax breaks for goods as well as cash
25th Feb 11, 5:23pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Call on government to revise tax law to include charitable tax breaks for goods as well as cash
Opinion: Eric Crampton makes a case for petrol price gouging in response to quake stockpiling and queues
25th Feb 11, 11:18am
by Guest
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Opinion: Eric Crampton makes a case for petrol price gouging in response to quake stockpiling and queues