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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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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere goes to Serious Fraud Office over the $3 million sale of Auckland's historic Civic Administration Building
7th Jun 19, 2:08pm
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere goes to Serious Fraud Office over the $3 million sale of Auckland's historic Civic Administration Building
The New Zealand China Council is holding a conference this month to look at the Belt and Road Initiative and what New Zealand can get out of it
6th Jun 19, 3:09pm
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The New Zealand China Council is holding a conference this month to look at the Belt and Road Initiative and what New Zealand can get out of it
Auckland Council Group's ongoing battle to settle leaking buildings claims
Dairy prices drop; Automakers feel the trade war; Trump promises UK a deal; US made goods fall; German Govt. bonds hit all time low; Chinese travel warning, RBA cuts; UST 10yr up to 2.13%; oil still down and gold up; NZ$1 = 66.1 USc; TWI-5 = 70.8
5th Jun 19, 8:42am
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Dairy prices drop; Automakers feel the trade war; Trump promises UK a deal; US made goods fall; German Govt. bonds hit all time low; Chinese travel warning, RBA cuts; UST 10yr up to 2.13%; oil still down and gold up; NZ$1 = 66.1 USc; TWI-5 = 70.8
Auckland Councillor Mike Lee says sale of Civic Administration Building by council controlled organisation should be reviewed by the Auditor General
4th Jun 19, 9:43am
Auckland Councillor Mike Lee says sale of Civic Administration Building by council controlled organisation should be reviewed by the Auditor General
Raymond Yeung, ANZ’s chief economist for greater China, says the US-China trade war is more complicated than it initially seemed, with China's growing role as a technology powerhouse a key factor
31st May 19, 10:05am
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Raymond Yeung, ANZ’s chief economist for greater China, says the US-China trade war is more complicated than it initially seemed, with China's growing role as a technology powerhouse a key factor
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
Plans by the Auckland Council controlled Panuku to sell a historic Auckland building to a developer has led to calls for more transparency from councillors
29th May 19, 3:01pm
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Plans by the Auckland Council controlled Panuku to sell a historic Auckland building to a developer has led to calls for more transparency from councillors
Auckland Council asks government to end the use of joint and several liability in construction industry cases, which would prevent it having to carry the can for another leaky buildings type crisis
28th May 19, 6:29am
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Auckland Council asks government to end the use of joint and several liability in construction industry cases, which would prevent it having to carry the can for another leaky buildings type crisis
US durable goods fall; Trump says Huawei’s dangerous; Huawei in serious trouble; Japan’s massive stimulus plan; Indian government outlines US$1.4 tln in spending; 10yr 2.32%; oil down and gold holds; NZ$1 = 65.5 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
27th May 19, 7:51am
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US durable goods fall; Trump says Huawei’s dangerous; Huawei in serious trouble; Japan’s massive stimulus plan; Indian government outlines US$1.4 tln in spending; 10yr 2.32%; oil down and gold holds; NZ$1 = 65.5 USc; TWI-5 = 70.5
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
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
24th May 19, 1:02pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government appears to have the balance right given mixed responses to planned changes to its debt target
Wall Street falls; US: China trade war grows; US PMI down; US new home sales fall; Japan's factory downturn; Aussie PMIs show growth; UST 10yr 2.30%; oil down and gold up; NZ$1 = 65.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.3
24th May 19, 8:03am
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Wall Street falls; US: China trade war grows; US PMI down; US new home sales fall; Japan's factory downturn; Aussie PMIs show growth; UST 10yr 2.30%; oil down and gold up; NZ$1 = 65.2 USc; TWI-5 = 70.3
Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
23rd May 19, 3:48pm
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Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
Commerce Commission's court case against payday lender Ferratum scheduled for next year
23rd May 19, 10:19am
Commerce Commission's court case against payday lender Ferratum scheduled for next year
US delays tariffs on China; US monetary policy on hold; Chinese food security threat; Japanese exports down; German growth improves; Aussie construction takes a hit; Dairy off; UST 10yr 2.43%; oil unchanged and gold lower; NZ$1 = 65 USc; TWI-5 = 70.1
23rd May 19, 8:17am
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US delays tariffs on China; US monetary policy on hold; Chinese food security threat; Japanese exports down; German growth improves; Aussie construction takes a hit; Dairy off; UST 10yr 2.43%; oil unchanged and gold lower; NZ$1 = 65 USc; TWI-5 = 70.1
Auckland Council approves annual budget with Mayor Phil Goff wanting to focus on the positive as Councillor Mike Lee suggests the financial reality will emerge after the election
23rd May 19, 7:21am
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Auckland Council approves annual budget with Mayor Phil Goff wanting to focus on the positive as Councillor Mike Lee suggests the financial reality will emerge after the election
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'
Report spells out the costs and benefits of upgrading Northland's rail network to cater for port growth
20th May 19, 3:18pm
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Report spells out the costs and benefits of upgrading Northland's rail network to cater for port growth
Auckland Council vote on whether to transfer waterfront property away from Council Controlled Organisation Panuku or face a weighty tax bill looms
18th May 19, 9:16am
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Auckland Council vote on whether to transfer waterfront property away from Council Controlled Organisation Panuku or face a weighty tax bill looms
Forestry Minister Shane Jones talks up developing Gisborne as a hub for processing wood for both international and domestic markets as pre-Budget forestry announcement is unveiled
16th May 19, 8:29pm
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Forestry Minister Shane Jones talks up developing Gisborne as a hub for processing wood for both international and domestic markets as pre-Budget forestry announcement is unveiled
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
Sino demand for NZ forestry products highlights dilemma faced by timber processors
15th May 19, 5:20pm
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Sino demand for NZ forestry products highlights dilemma faced by timber processors
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
New forestry agreement with China to support and strengthen links between government, industry and research institutes, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says
15th May 19, 7:26am
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New forestry agreement with China to support and strengthen links between government, industry and research institutes, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says