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Stephen is a www.interest.co.nz reporter and is based in Auckland. He has previously worked in print journalism and public relations.
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Government includes daily interest rate cap on loans as part of a bid to crack down on loan sharks and predatory lending
3rd Sep 19, 11:40am
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Government includes daily interest rate cap on loans as part of a bid to crack down on loan sharks and predatory lending
Auckland Council development agency Panuku appoints PwC to carry out 'independent review' of its gifts and hospitality policies after SFO encouragement
2nd Sep 19, 2:32pm
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Auckland Council development agency Panuku appoints PwC to carry out 'independent review' of its gifts and hospitality policies after SFO encouragement
Ports of Auckland's $60m cranes that arrived last October haven't been used yet with company saying 'challenges' during commissioning are 'nothing more than you’d expect in a project of this size & complexity'
2nd Sep 19, 10:28am
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Ports of Auckland's $60m cranes that arrived last October haven't been used yet with company saying 'challenges' during commissioning are 'nothing more than you’d expect in a project of this size & complexity'
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says if he wins he'll be seeking Auckland's 'fair share of our taxes deployed back in our city'
31st Aug 19, 9:27am
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Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says if he wins he'll be seeking Auckland's 'fair share of our taxes deployed back in our city'
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Super City needs light rail but admits he's frustrated with the lack of progress to date
29th Aug 19, 2:12pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Super City needs light rail but admits he's frustrated with the lack of progress to date
NZIER principal economist Christina Leung says the New Zealand economy is in good shape to weather a global slowdown
28th Aug 19, 7:01pm
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NZIER principal economist Christina Leung says the New Zealand economy is in good shape to weather a global slowdown
S&P global chief economist Paul Gruenwald says major economies are still performing okay despite the US-China trade war fuelling anxiety
27th Aug 19, 4:56pm
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S&P global chief economist Paul Gruenwald says major economies are still performing okay despite the US-China trade war fuelling anxiety
PartPay CEO John O’Sullivan says buy now, pay later service providers will expand into all sorts of areas and services given they can be used anywhere someone wants to pay for something in instalments
27th Aug 19, 7:37am
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PartPay CEO John O’Sullivan says buy now, pay later service providers will expand into all sorts of areas and services given they can be used anywhere someone wants to pay for something in instalments
Auckland's Penlink and Mill Road corridor not prioritised for funding or delivery in the next 10-30 years
26th Aug 19, 2:52pm
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Auckland's Penlink and Mill Road corridor not prioritised for funding or delivery in the next 10-30 years
As the clock ticks for Auckland light rail, the best Transport Minister Phil Twyford can probably hope for before the 2020 election is that a start date is agreed before voters head to the polls
24th Aug 19, 9:43am
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As the clock ticks for Auckland light rail, the best Transport Minister Phil Twyford can probably hope for before the 2020 election is that a start date is agreed before voters head to the polls
Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
22nd Aug 19, 4:35pm
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Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says decisions coming on Auckland light rail project early next year, but building won't happen before 2021
22nd Aug 19, 11:31am
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Transport Minister Phil Twyford says decisions coming on Auckland light rail project early next year, but building won't happen before 2021
Auckland Mayoral candidate outlines plans to scrap the Regional Fuel Tax and introduce new rail lines across the city
21st Aug 19, 1:25pm
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Auckland Mayoral candidate outlines plans to scrap the Regional Fuel Tax and introduce new rail lines across the city
New board member Stephen Selwood says the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, which is being set up by the government, is the key to addressing the country's infrastructure deficit
21st Aug 19, 6:34am
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New board member Stephen Selwood says the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, which is being set up by the government, is the key to addressing the country's infrastructure deficit
Auckland Council says there would be economic and administrative issues with introducing a vacant land tax and questions whether it could be justified
19th Aug 19, 3:28pm
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Auckland Council says there would be economic and administrative issues with introducing a vacant land tax and questions whether it could be justified
We detail and compare what the various buy now, pay later service providers are offering New Zealand consumers in a growing market
19th Aug 19, 12:05pm
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We detail and compare what the various buy now, pay later service providers are offering New Zealand consumers in a growing market
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the effect on Auckland urban development of government plans to protect food producing land is not yet clear
16th Aug 19, 4:47pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the effect on Auckland urban development of government plans to protect food producing land is not yet clear
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere talks big with his latest campaign promises
16th Aug 19, 2:33pm
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Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere talks big with his latest campaign promises
The Auckland Council's dividends from the Ports of Auckland will be seriously cut according to new projections
15th Aug 19, 3:41pm
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The Auckland Council's dividends from the Ports of Auckland will be seriously cut according to new projections
NZTA starts new round of consultation for planned walking and cycle way over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, which could cost up to $140 million
14th Aug 19, 3:51pm
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NZTA starts new round of consultation for planned walking and cycle way over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, which could cost up to $140 million
Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
13th Aug 19, 10:19am
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Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
The Commerce Commission starts legal action against loans company Pretty Penny for alleged breaches of the CCCFA
12th Aug 19, 1:43pm
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The Commerce Commission starts legal action against loans company Pretty Penny for alleged breaches of the CCCFA
A growing Auckland is producing 700,000 tonnes of waste a year from construction and demolition creating a big challenge for Auckland Council
10th Aug 19, 9:56am
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A growing Auckland is producing 700,000 tonnes of waste a year from construction and demolition creating a big challenge for Auckland Council
Auckland Council says the Government hasn't gone far enough with its planned clean car policies
10th Aug 19, 8:50am
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Auckland Council says the Government hasn't gone far enough with its planned clean car policies
Auckland Council says $2 billion in transport funding is needed before large scale development plans for Drury and Pukekohe can take place
8th Aug 19, 4:32pm
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Auckland Council says $2 billion in transport funding is needed before large scale development plans for Drury and Pukekohe can take place