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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
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
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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
Chris Trotter says Labour and National should defer significant constitutional change till there has been an opportunity for all New Zealanders – Māori and Non-Māori – to engage openly on the full range of options for how their country might be governed
15th May 23, 8:22am
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Chris Trotter says Labour and National should defer significant constitutional change till there has been an opportunity for all New Zealanders – Māori and Non-Māori – to engage openly on the full range of options for how their country might be governed
Tower says the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flood may now cost as much as $225 million, while it says it won't be paying a half-year dividend to shareholders
8th May 23, 10:23am
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Tower says the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flood may now cost as much as $225 million, while it says it won't be paying a half-year dividend to shareholders
Chris Trotter asks: Is New Zealand about to experience storm-force winds from a radicalised Māori electorate?
8th May 23, 8:11am
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Chris Trotter asks: Is New Zealand about to experience storm-force winds from a radicalised Māori electorate?
Brian Easton asks: How far has the government’s Three Waters policy retreated?
24th Apr 23, 8:41am
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Brian Easton asks: How far has the government’s Three Waters policy retreated?
Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
14th Apr 23, 8:34am
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Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades
13th Apr 23, 12:24pm
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Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades
S&P Global Ratings sees debt drop for councils after Three Waters reforms
For Chris Hipkins and Labour, the state highway to October has been rendered impassable by inaction and political slash. Christopher Luxon and National, meanwhile, have discovered an unsealed road without slips and fallen trees
27th Feb 23, 9:32am
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For Chris Hipkins and Labour, the state highway to October has been rendered impassable by inaction and political slash. Christopher Luxon and National, meanwhile, have discovered an unsealed road without slips and fallen trees
It’s near impossible to get good data on water use in New Zealand. This raises questions about public accountability
10th Feb 23, 10:36am
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It’s near impossible to get good data on water use in New Zealand. This raises questions about public accountability
Hipkins ditches social insurance, TVNZ-RNZ merger, hate speech law and biofuels mandate; minimum wage to rise 7%; unspecified Three Waters changes flagged
8th Feb 23, 3:43pm
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Hipkins ditches social insurance, TVNZ-RNZ merger, hate speech law and biofuels mandate; minimum wage to rise 7%; unspecified Three Waters changes flagged
Nanaia Mahuta replaced by Kieran McAnulty as Local Government Minister and Andrew Little replaced by Ayesha Verrall as Health Minister
31st Jan 23, 4:07pm
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Nanaia Mahuta replaced by Kieran McAnulty as Local Government Minister and Andrew Little replaced by Ayesha Verrall as Health Minister
Auckland floods: Even stormwater reform won’t be enough – we need a ‘sponge city’ to avoid future disasters
31st Jan 23, 9:50am
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Auckland floods: Even stormwater reform won’t be enough – we need a ‘sponge city’ to avoid future disasters
Brian Easton speculates about what was in the Briefing Papers from officials and party officials for the senior Cabinet ministers, to prepare for the 2023 political year
30th Jan 23, 9:30am
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Brian Easton speculates about what was in the Briefing Papers from officials and party officials for the senior Cabinet ministers, to prepare for the 2023 political year
Nathan Cooper says with the Three Waters reforms under fire, let’s not forget that safe and affordable water is a human right
3rd Nov 22, 3:10pm
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Nathan Cooper says with the Three Waters reforms under fire, let’s not forget that safe and affordable water is a human right
Chris Trotter assesses the weekend's local government election results, looking at how 'the Right' won and lessons for 'the Left'
10th Oct 22, 8:07am
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Chris Trotter assesses the weekend's local government election results, looking at how 'the Right' won and lessons for 'the Left'