Local government
A decade after the Shand Inquiry, the Finance Minister has asked the Productivity Commission to take another look at local government spending
24th Jul 18, 1:31pm
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A decade after the Shand Inquiry, the Finance Minister has asked the Productivity Commission to take another look at local government spending
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
Sam Warburton calls out the false claim by public transport boosters that Auckland's new regional fuel tax isn't as regressive as you think. It is, and is really hurting poor families
10th Jul 18, 10:24am
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Sam Warburton calls out the false claim by public transport boosters that Auckland's new regional fuel tax isn't as regressive as you think. It is, and is really hurting poor families
Datacom challenges Visa, Mastercard and POLi with new online debit payment tool; Westpac gets on board; ASB and BNZ to follow
26th Jun 18, 1:07pm
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Datacom challenges Visa, Mastercard and POLi with new online debit payment tool; Westpac gets on board; ASB and BNZ to follow
If New Zealand is to crack the problems of unaffordable housing, government here must look seriously at how the better parts of America finance infrastructure, Eric Crampton argues
23rd Jun 18, 9:46am
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If New Zealand is to crack the problems of unaffordable housing, government here must look seriously at how the better parts of America finance infrastructure, Eric Crampton argues
Report highlights 'considerable risks' of trying to get light rail from Auckland's CBD to airport in time for 2021 America's Cup & APEC Summit
15th Jun 18, 12:40pm
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Report highlights 'considerable risks' of trying to get light rail from Auckland's CBD to airport in time for 2021 America's Cup & APEC Summit
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton highlights the risk ratepayers have if local Councils get into financial trouble and says we all need to keep an eye on whether Council debt-funded projects make sense
30th May 18, 8:31am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton highlights the risk ratepayers have if local Councils get into financial trouble and says we all need to keep an eye on whether Council debt-funded projects make sense
Central govt asks Productivity Commission to probe local govt funding; acknowledges some of the councils facing the biggest cost increases have shrinking rating bases
11th May 18, 1:44pm
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Central govt asks Productivity Commission to probe local govt funding; acknowledges some of the councils facing the biggest cost increases have shrinking rating bases
Infometrics' Brad Olsen with the top 10 things to know about the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
11th May 18, 10:00am
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Infometrics' Brad Olsen with the top 10 things to know about the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to Opposition Leader Simon Bridges’ claims the Council ‘lacks fiscal discipline’
2nd May 18, 2:24pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to Opposition Leader Simon Bridges’ claims the Council ‘lacks fiscal discipline’
The Opposition Leader takes a swipe at Auckland Council in his first major economic speech as leader and says the Council should aspire to be more like the previous National-led Government
30th Apr 18, 11:02am
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The Opposition Leader takes a swipe at Auckland Council in his first major economic speech as leader and says the Council should aspire to be more like the previous National-led Government
Govt's 10-year draft land transport plan eyes regional roading improvements, state highway maintenance & public transport, plus new investment in rapid transit & rail
3rd Apr 18, 4:25pm
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Govt's 10-year draft land transport plan eyes regional roading improvements, state highway maintenance & public transport, plus new investment in rapid transit & rail
Auckland Council plans to borrow money via a green bond programme to help fund infrastructure projects
13th Mar 18, 11:31am
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Auckland Council plans to borrow money via a green bond programme to help fund infrastructure projects
Eric Crampton argues fixing problems constraining infrastructure financing and with local government housing supply incentives must be the Govt's most important task
25th Feb 18, 7:24am
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Eric Crampton argues fixing problems constraining infrastructure financing and with local government housing supply incentives must be the Govt's most important task
The Spinoff's Simon Wilson looks at where Phil Goff & Auckland are at a year into his mayoralty and finds the city needs money, and lots of it
8th Oct 17, 6:02am
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The Spinoff's Simon Wilson looks at where Phil Goff & Auckland are at a year into his mayoralty and finds the city needs money, and lots of it
Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford says we need to work together to ensure everyone in New Zealand has an adequate home to live in. 'We must leave nobody behind'
31st Aug 17, 9:22am
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Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford says we need to work together to ensure everyone in New Zealand has an adequate home to live in. 'We must leave nobody behind'
Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
30th Aug 17, 7:36am
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Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
Bill McKay says local & central govt needs to tackle the housing crisis through legislation, tax & planning rules to stop our cities being Monopoly boards where land and housing are speculative
26th Aug 17, 8:38am
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Bill McKay says local & central govt needs to tackle the housing crisis through legislation, tax & planning rules to stop our cities being Monopoly boards where land and housing are speculative
Massey's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Spoonley urges immigration service providers to help tell the good news story of migration's place in NZ
19th Aug 17, 10:48am
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Massey's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Spoonley urges immigration service providers to help tell the good news story of migration's place in NZ
A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
20th Jul 17, 12:22pm
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A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
Motu working paper argues high rise apartment developers could be forced to pay for blocking neighbouring homes' sunlight
6th Jul 17, 5:02am
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Motu working paper argues high rise apartment developers could be forced to pay for blocking neighbouring homes' sunlight
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff calls for the introduction of a building warranty or insurance scheme to avoid ratepayers forking out another $600m in a leaky homes saga; Govt to release paper on this soon
17th Jun 17, 8:18am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff calls for the introduction of a building warranty or insurance scheme to avoid ratepayers forking out another $600m in a leaky homes saga; Govt to release paper on this soon
Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
10th Jun 17, 8:51am
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Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Government - Local Government
27th May 17, 9:43am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Government - Local Government
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level
18th Apr 17, 11:45am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level