Local government
Standard & Poor's likes how our rated councils manage their financials, reckons they can tolerate more debt than 'international peers'
10th Apr 13, 1:45pm
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Standard & Poor's likes how our rated councils manage their financials, reckons they can tolerate more debt than 'international peers'
Olly Newland on the Auckland Unitary Plan; 'Buy up land that will have the densest zoning'
27th Mar 13, 11:41am
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Olly Newland on the Auckland Unitary Plan; 'Buy up land that will have the densest zoning'
John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
25th Mar 13, 10:46am
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John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
Opinion: Are we JAFAs prepared to let the Auckland Council's Unitary Plan make high rise schools inevitable or can Auckland's growth be slowed down?
22nd Mar 13, 2:58pm
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Opinion: Are we JAFAs prepared to let the Auckland Council's Unitary Plan make high rise schools inevitable or can Auckland's growth be slowed down?
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings
4th Mar 13, 4:47pm
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings
Auckland Council CEO Doug McKay joins BNZ's board, will step down from council role in December
1st Mar 13, 10:11am
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Auckland Council CEO Doug McKay joins BNZ's board, will step down from council role in December
Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
11th Feb 13, 10:05am
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Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
Opinion: Brendon Harre looks at the impact of housing affordability on poverty and wonders why local authorities aren't more concerned
28th Jan 13, 11:30am
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Opinion: Brendon Harre looks at the impact of housing affordability on poverty and wonders why local authorities aren't more concerned
Auckland Council says its yet to be determined provision for leaky commercial buildings won't be as big as its NZ$417 mln one for leaky homes
18th Dec 12, 4:09pm
Auckland Council says its yet to be determined provision for leaky commercial buildings won't be as big as its NZ$417 mln one for leaky homes
How and why the Auckland Council plans to borrow NZ$14 bln on behalf of its ratepayers over the next decade
18th Dec 12, 4:05pm
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How and why the Auckland Council plans to borrow NZ$14 bln on behalf of its ratepayers over the next decade
Bruce Wills says the passing of Local Government Act Amendment Bill is a good first step, but funding issues now need addressing. Your view?
1st Dec 12, 9:46am
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Bruce Wills says the passing of Local Government Act Amendment Bill is a good first step, but funding issues now need addressing. Your view?
Auditor-General to investigate NZ$14.12 mln investment by Dunedin City Council entity in Luggate and Jacks Point property whose value has halved
14th Nov 12, 4:30pm
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Auditor-General to investigate NZ$14.12 mln investment by Dunedin City Council entity in Luggate and Jacks Point property whose value has halved
Kaipara District Council's ratepayers paying government appointed commissioners up to NZ$1,400 a day as rates revolt continues
19th Oct 12, 11:27am
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Kaipara District Council's ratepayers paying government appointed commissioners up to NZ$1,400 a day as rates revolt continues
Leaky home court ruling forces Auckland Council to postpone its 1st retail bond issue with its liability likely extended to leaky commercial properties
11th Oct 12, 5:31pm
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Leaky home court ruling forces Auckland Council to postpone its 1st retail bond issue with its liability likely extended to leaky commercial properties
Govt provision for leaky home financial assistance slashed by NZ$378 mln to just NZ$189 mln with just 3,544 homeowners now expected to get money
11th Oct 12, 4:05pm
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Govt provision for leaky home financial assistance slashed by NZ$378 mln to just NZ$189 mln with just 3,544 homeowners now expected to get money
How and why Dunedin City Council has an investment property portfolio with properties outside Dunedin
9th Oct 12, 4:35pm
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How and why Dunedin City Council has an investment property portfolio with properties outside Dunedin
Auckland Council seeks up to NZ$175 mln through 6-year, fixed-rate secured bond offer
9th Oct 12, 8:51am
Auckland Council seeks up to NZ$175 mln through 6-year, fixed-rate secured bond offer
New Plymouth District Council reportedly holds key to Chinese push for stake in Aussie dairying venture
24th Sep 12, 10:24am
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New Plymouth District Council reportedly holds key to Chinese push for stake in Aussie dairying venture
The Auckland Super City's 24 point plan to become a more innovative, effective and focused council
31st Aug 12, 4:15pm
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The Auckland Super City's 24 point plan to become a more innovative, effective and focused council
Auckland Council reports NZ$233 mln annual loss after tax; Has now lost NZ$343 million after tax in its first 20 months
30th Aug 12, 10:09am
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Auckland Council reports NZ$233 mln annual loss after tax; Has now lost NZ$343 million after tax in its first 20 months
SFO Chief Executive Adam Feeley quits job for new role as Chief Executive of the Queenstown Lakes District Council
30th Jul 12, 5:30pm
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SFO Chief Executive Adam Feeley quits job for new role as Chief Executive of the Queenstown Lakes District Council
A.M. Best delivers good news for CBL Insurance, but raises concerns about Civic Assurance and ACS, formerly Ansvar
20th Jul 12, 12:05pm
A.M. Best delivers good news for CBL Insurance, but raises concerns about Civic Assurance and ACS, formerly Ansvar
Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
6th Jul 12, 1:54pm
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Productivity Commission asks: Is variation in council regulation good or bad? Does it impose costs on businesses? What should change?
National to put six-month time-limit on resource consents for 'medium-sized' projects like new subdivisions, PM Key says
2nd Nov 11, 12:07pm
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National to put six-month time-limit on resource consents for 'medium-sized' projects like new subdivisions, PM Key says
Local government bond bank a step closer as select committee recommends bill creating it be passed
3rd Aug 11, 5:32pm
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Local government bond bank a step closer as select committee recommends bill creating it be passed