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LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction
13th Jul 19, 9:16am
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LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction
Auckland Council submission on the Government's Zero Carbon Bill raises the ire of Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore
11th Jul 19, 2:09pm
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Auckland Council submission on the Government's Zero Carbon Bill raises the ire of Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore
High costs and hard decisions loom as Auckland Council works on plans to battle the effects of climate change
10th Jul 19, 4:01pm
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High costs and hard decisions loom as Auckland Council works on plans to battle the effects of climate change
Auckland Council on target with its second Green Bond offer
10th Jul 19, 1:46pm
Auckland Council on target with its second Green Bond offer
Could Auckland's already slow burning light rail project be delayed further by the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the City of Sails?
9th Jul 19, 2:36pm
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Could Auckland's already slow burning light rail project be delayed further by the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the City of Sails?
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
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
Productivity Commission details a series of potential funding options for local government, citing growing pressures from infrastructure, climate change and tourism
4th Jul 19, 5:00am
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Productivity Commission details a series of potential funding options for local government, citing growing pressures from infrastructure, climate change and tourism
Many New Zealanders believing their deposits are already protected against bank failure appears to be a factor in the government's plans to introduce a deposit protection regime
1st Jul 19, 4:30pm
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Many New Zealanders believing their deposits are already protected against bank failure appears to be a factor in the government's plans to introduce a deposit protection regime
Local Government New Zealand pushing case for central government to devolve more power to local government as Productivity Commission report on local government funding nears
1st Jul 19, 2:10pm
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Local Government New Zealand pushing case for central government to devolve more power to local government as Productivity Commission report on local government funding nears
Auckland Council worried government's planned housing and urban development authority could see council paying for increased infrastructure costs, with its planning overridden 
29th Jun 19, 9:46am
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Auckland Council worried government's planned housing and urban development authority could see council paying for increased infrastructure costs, with its planning overridden 
Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand signals shift in Reserve Bank regulatory approach to a more pro-active, more intensive and more intrusive one after recent shortcomings emerged at banks and insurers
27th Jun 19, 7:32am
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Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand signals shift in Reserve Bank regulatory approach to a more pro-active, more intensive and more intrusive one after recent shortcomings emerged at banks and insurers
Government to introduce deposit protection regime that will likely cover 40% of funds in bank deposits; Treasury warns costs could fall on bank customers, shareholders and taxpayers
24th Jun 19, 4:00pm
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Government to introduce deposit protection regime that will likely cover 40% of funds in bank deposits; Treasury warns costs could fall on bank customers, shareholders and taxpayers
Auckland Transport report highlights ongoing risks associated with NZTA funding delays
24th Jun 19, 3:37pm
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Auckland Transport report highlights ongoing risks associated with NZTA funding delays
The Ports of Auckland says its dividend to the Super City will fall due to the cost of its investment plans
19th Jun 19, 4:14pm
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The Ports of Auckland says its dividend to the Super City will fall due to the cost of its investment plans
David Chaston suggests the premium on NZ term deposit rates over those in other countries might be explained by our lack of deposit insurance. He checks how we benchmark with other countries with a taxpayer backstop
18th Jun 19, 5:00am
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David Chaston suggests the premium on NZ term deposit rates over those in other countries might be explained by our lack of deposit insurance. He checks how we benchmark with other countries with a taxpayer backstop
NZTA's transport funding malaise raises the concerns of Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
17th Jun 19, 3:55pm
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NZTA's transport funding malaise raises the concerns of Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
New report highlights congestion problems in the country’s major cities
17th Jun 19, 12:49pm
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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
Governor Adrian Orr says RBNZ is 'open minded' about its proposals to increase bank capital, but wants more capital and good quality capital
29th May 19, 3:30pm
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Governor Adrian Orr says RBNZ is 'open minded' about its proposals to increase bank capital, but wants more capital and good quality capital
Auckland Harbour Bridge walking and cycle path expected to cost between $100 million and $140 million
24th May 19, 2:50pm
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Auckland Harbour Bridge walking and cycle path expected to cost between $100 million and $140 million
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council has to make some tough decisions in this year's budget after the City Rail Link (CRL) budget blow-out; 'limited capacity' to deal with 'external shocks'
22nd May 19, 9:06am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council has to make some tough decisions in this year's budget after the City Rail Link (CRL) budget blow-out; 'limited capacity' to deal with 'external shocks'
Wellington transport package unveiled that includes $2.2 billion rapid transit project, with trackless trams appearing to be under consideration
16th May 19, 12:46pm
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Wellington transport package unveiled that includes $2.2 billion rapid transit project, with trackless trams appearing to be under consideration
Downtown Ferry Terminal redevelopment project reassessed as design work is finalised
15th May 19, 9:06am
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Downtown Ferry Terminal redevelopment project reassessed as design work is finalised