Transport
Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
24th Aug 23, 11:04am
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Auckland International Airport has reported its first profit since the pandemic and will press ahead with multi-billion dollar upgrades despite opposition from airlines
Labour unveils huge plans for an expanded transport network in the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport
17th Aug 23, 4:42pm
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Labour unveils huge plans for an expanded transport network in the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport
Job ads are continuing to decline in the BNZ/SEEK Employment Report - suggesting that the anticipated sharp cooling in the labour market is beginning
15th Aug 23, 11:57am
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Job ads are continuing to decline in the BNZ/SEEK Employment Report - suggesting that the anticipated sharp cooling in the labour market is beginning
First benchmarking report for Auckland finds lifestyle ranks well, but infrastructure and transport is holding back economy
8th Aug 23, 5:00am
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First benchmarking report for Auckland finds lifestyle ranks well, but infrastructure and transport is holding back economy
Government touts four multi-billion dollar tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour for cars, trucks, and trains by 2051
6th Aug 23, 5:40pm
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Government touts four multi-billion dollar tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour for cars, trucks, and trains by 2051
Timothy Welch says 70 years of road-based policies created today’s transport problems, so does National’s transport plan add up?
3rd Aug 23, 10:35am
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Timothy Welch says 70 years of road-based policies created today’s transport problems, so does National’s transport plan add up?
National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
31st Jul 23, 4:07pm
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National Party unveils ambitious plan for major road building including a motorway from Whangarei to Tauranga, a new Auckland harbour crossing and major new roads in Wellington. It wants private money to help pay for it
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Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.2% in the year to June 2023, while food prices increased by some 12.7% for the average household
27th Jul 23, 11:16am
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Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.2% in the year to June 2023, while food prices increased by some 12.7% for the average household
Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
26th Jul 23, 8:06am
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
After quarterly inflation figures that contained, in the words of one economist, 'a number of red flags' for the Reserve Bank, upcoming labour market data are seen as key ahead of the RBNZ's next Official Cash Rate decision in August
24th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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After quarterly inflation figures that contained, in the words of one economist, 'a number of red flags' for the Reserve Bank, upcoming labour market data are seen as key ahead of the RBNZ's next Official Cash Rate decision in August
David Hargreaves says while inflation is finally heading in the right direction, there's still not enough evidence that the RBNZ's strenuous, interest rate hiking, efforts are going to be able to completely tame high prices in the short term
20th Jul 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves says while inflation is finally heading in the right direction, there's still not enough evidence that the RBNZ's strenuous, interest rate hiking, efforts are going to be able to completely tame high prices in the short term
David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
16th Jul 23, 6:01am
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David Hargreaves says new figures out in the coming week will likely show a significant fall in the rate of annual inflation but we shouldn't start celebrating 'victory' in the battle against high prices any time soon
We could need 6 times more of the minerals used for renewables and batteries. How can we avoid a huge increase in mining impacts?
29th Jun 23, 1:01pm
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We could need 6 times more of the minerals used for renewables and batteries. How can we avoid a huge increase in mining impacts?
Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
21st Jun 23, 2:56pm
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Chris Hipkins has asked for Michael Wood's resignation after he found shareholdings in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank
Details of all the budget cost items that fall under the Treasury's 'Transport' Category in the 2023 Budget
9th Jun 23, 10:05am
Details of all the budget cost items that fall under the Treasury's 'Transport' Category in the 2023 Budget
Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
7th Jun 23, 7:51pm
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Transport Minister Michael Wood has put his entire political career in jeopardy over a handful of Auckland Airport shares purchased two decades ago
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Michael Wood has been ‘stood down’ as Transport Minister while he sells a $13,000 stake in Auckland Airport
6th Jun 23, 1:47pm
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Michael Wood has been ‘stood down’ as Transport Minister while he sells a $13,000 stake in Auckland Airport
Budget 2023/24 - Summary of all spending plans
The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
18th May 23, 2:27pm
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The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs
The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
18th May 23, 2:02pm
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The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers
Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.7% in the year to March 2023, boosted by higher rents and interest payments and increased grocery food, fruit and vegetables prices
1st May 23, 11:45am
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Statistics New Zealand says the cost of living for households rose 7.7% in the year to March 2023, boosted by higher rents and interest payments and increased grocery food, fruit and vegetables prices
A shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut NZ’s freight transport emissions – why aren’t we doing it?
27th Apr 23, 12:18pm
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A shift to coastal shipping and rail could cut NZ’s freight transport emissions – why aren’t we doing it?
New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
16th Apr 23, 6:00am
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New inflation figures out in the coming week are likely to show us having an annual rate of inflation in excess of 7% for the fourth consecutive quarter - but will there be signs that we can expect prices to start easing soon?
Timothy Welch provides a short history of doomed second harbour crossing proposals for Auckland and offers a quicker, cheaper option
5th Apr 23, 12:00pm
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Timothy Welch provides a short history of doomed second harbour crossing proposals for Auckland and offers a quicker, cheaper option
A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
30th Mar 23, 4:29pm
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A new crossing over the Waitematā Harbour carries an enormous price tag but has broad political support
