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An Infrastructure Commission report says we are keeping up with infrastructure better than we might have thought from the grumbling. But the challenge of providing for the future remains, Brian Easton says
9th Sep 24, 8:51am
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An Infrastructure Commission report says we are keeping up with infrastructure better than we might have thought from the grumbling. But the challenge of providing for the future remains, Brian Easton says
The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
12th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P
The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
8th Aug 24, 3:11pm
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The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers
Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?
17th Jun 24, 9:37am
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Chris Trotter asks what would it be like to live in a country where real change was possible? And we could make it?
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The Government will pass legislation barring Council support for Auckland’s Watercare as an alternative to Labour’s Three Waters reform
5th May 24, 2:35pm
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The Government will pass legislation barring Council support for Auckland’s Watercare as an alternative to Labour’s Three Waters reform
Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
23rd Feb 24, 12:54pm
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Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
21st Feb 24, 6:51am
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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
13th Feb 24, 9:41pm
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The Coalition Government's water reform policy will be developed by Castalia boss and put in place ahead of the 2025 local body elections
Insurer Tower says it faced significant challenges this financial year, but its underlying result 'demonstrates resilience and strategic delivery' that positions the company well for long-term sustainable growth and performance
23rd Nov 23, 11:00am
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Insurer Tower says it faced significant challenges this financial year, but its underlying result 'demonstrates resilience and strategic delivery' that positions the company well for long-term sustainable growth and performance
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
21st Nov 23, 3:46pm
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
2nd Oct 23, 6:33pm
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National says it doesn’t plan to provide financial support to local councils for water infrastructure under its alternative to Three Waters
Freshwater quality is one of New Zealanders’ biggest concerns and water-trading ‘clubs’ could be part of the solution
22nd Sep 23, 7:50am
by Guest
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Freshwater quality is one of New Zealanders’ biggest concerns and water-trading ‘clubs’ could be part of the solution
Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
16th Aug 23, 3:27pm
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Parliament passes law to reform New Zealand's water supply system, Nats & Act vow to repeal it
Insurer Tower says inflation, motor crime and supply chain issues continued to worsen over the third quarter of its financial year to September
19th Jul 23, 10:11am
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Insurer Tower says inflation, motor crime and supply chain issues continued to worsen over the third quarter of its financial year to September
The National Party would set up a National Infrastructure Agency to tackle New Zealand's infrastructure deficit
7th Jun 23, 1:45pm
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The National Party would set up a National Infrastructure Agency to tackle New Zealand's infrastructure deficit