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Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
14th Sep 16, 1:24pm
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Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
29th Jul 16, 9:21am
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Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
6th Jun 16, 7:31am
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The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp examines the most vital principles of urban economics
7th Mar 16, 9:45am
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The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp examines the most vital principles of urban economics
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
The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp believes local authorities need incentives to be more open to economic growth while central government needs to be more responsive to local needs
7th Dec 15, 8:50am
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The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp believes local authorities need incentives to be more open to economic growth while central government needs to be more responsive to local needs
Bernard Hickey argues Infratil and the Wellington Council should take the risk of investing NZ$300 mln to extend the Wellington Airport, not the region's ratepayers and the nation's taxpayers in general
29th Nov 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey argues Infratil and the Wellington Council should take the risk of investing NZ$300 mln to extend the Wellington Airport, not the region's ratepayers and the nation's taxpayers in general
EY says Auckland Council could boost revenue through offering a smorgasbord of asset naming rights & corporate sponsorship deals
17th Nov 15, 10:59am
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EY says Auckland Council could boost revenue through offering a smorgasbord of asset naming rights & corporate sponsorship deals
Auckland public 'unaware of significance of golf course subsidies' Auckland Council commissioned report says, noting potential use for housing
14th Nov 15, 8:54am
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Auckland public 'unaware of significance of golf course subsidies' Auckland Council commissioned report says, noting potential use for housing
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; population changes, job ad growth, Chch stars, life values, Govt debt yields rise, swap rates fall
22nd Oct 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; population changes, job ad growth, Chch stars, life values, Govt debt yields rise, swap rates fall
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; rate cuts, dairy price falls, big migration and visitor rises, fast mortgage growth, comparing petrol and electric, swap rates rise
21st Oct 15, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; rate cuts, dairy price falls, big migration and visitor rises, fast mortgage growth, comparing petrol and electric, swap rates rise
Productivity Commission recommends changing everything from the way rates are calculated to which buildings are protected to increase housing supply
21st Oct 15, 12:01pm
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Productivity Commission recommends changing everything from the way rates are calculated to which buildings are protected to increase housing supply
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; oi oi oi, NZ nearly top, rail not in our transport future, swaps and NZD little changed
20th Oct 15, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; oi oi oi, NZ nearly top, rail not in our transport future, swaps and NZD little changed
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Kiwibank cuts mortgage and terms deposit rates, China's growth holds, NZ services strong, farm sales weak, swap rates fall
19th Oct 15, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; Kiwibank cuts mortgage and terms deposit rates, China's growth holds, NZ services strong, farm sales weak, swap rates fall
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; fresh costs more, Heartland trumps Turners, fewer board members for Fonterra, more for ASB, NPDC sells up in Tasmania, NZD rise runs out of steam
13th Oct 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; fresh costs more, Heartland trumps Turners, fewer board members for Fonterra, more for ASB, NPDC sells up in Tasmania, NZD rise runs out of steam
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp rate cuts, house prices race higher, spread from Auckland, micro businesses worry, Govt bond tender canceled, NZD holds higher
12th Oct 15, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; sharp rate cuts, house prices race higher, spread from Auckland, micro businesses worry, Govt bond tender canceled, NZD holds higher
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac and RaboDirect cut rates, retail spending very strong, new bank notes released, swap rates rise, NZD rises
9th Oct 15, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Westpac and RaboDirect cut rates, retail spending very strong, new bank notes released, swap rates rise, NZD rises
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Economy trucking on, NZ Super Fund drops in August, Hillary not keen on TPP, Guy's dam 'win-win,' Huntly mine to close & more
8th Oct 15, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Economy trucking on, NZ Super Fund drops in August, Hillary not keen on TPP, Guy's dam 'win-win,' Huntly mine to close & more
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp likes much of what he sees in Local Government NZ's funding reform pitch but wants spending restraints on the table too
22nd Jul 15, 8:32am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp likes much of what he sees in Local Government NZ's funding reform pitch but wants spending restraints on the table too
Nirmal Nair on Tesla, smart cities & rates, a city's size & livability, ranking councils, NZ universities & penguins, cyber security, blackouts, Dilbert & more
29th May 15, 10:17am
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Nirmal Nair on Tesla, smart cities & rates, a city's size & livability, ranking councils, NZ universities & penguins, cyber security, blackouts, Dilbert & more
Auckland Council rubber stamps annual transport levy of $99 for residential ratepayers and $159 for business ratepayers
7th May 15, 2:34pm
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Auckland Council rubber stamps annual transport levy of $99 for residential ratepayers and $159 for business ratepayers
Gareth Morgan says urban 'sprawl' won't make life cheaper for Aucklanders
Housing Minister warns Auckland Council not to overplay its hand on granting approval for greenfields Special Housing Areas; tells Council to use development contributions to pay for infrastructure
5th May 15, 12:55pm
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Housing Minister warns Auckland Council not to overplay its hand on granting approval for greenfields Special Housing Areas; tells Council to use development contributions to pay for infrastructure
Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades
30th Apr 15, 10:29am
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Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades
Benje Patterson on digital hitchhiking, dismantling Wellington's runway extension, Hobbit costumes, potty training for tourists, the daylight robbery of roaming, Dilbert & more
17th Apr 15, 10:51am
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Benje Patterson on digital hitchhiking, dismantling Wellington's runway extension, Hobbit costumes, potty training for tourists, the daylight robbery of roaming, Dilbert & more