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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 says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
14th May 19, 10:00am
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says Auckland Council needs to sell the Ports of Auckland's business operations
Lobby group NZ Transport 2050 Inc debate with Transport Minister Phil Twyford over whether light rail or a new rail link is the best option to Auckland Airport
13th May 19, 10:45am
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Lobby group NZ Transport 2050 Inc debate with Transport Minister Phil Twyford over whether light rail or a new rail link is the best option to Auckland Airport
New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
10th May 19, 4:55pm
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New database designed by Treasury to provide business with information on major public projects
Laybuy co-founder Gary Rohloff says buy now pay later providers shouldn't be scared of future government regulation and oversight
10th May 19, 9:24am
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Laybuy co-founder Gary Rohloff says buy now pay later providers shouldn't be scared of future government regulation and oversight
Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
9th May 19, 10:29am
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Stephen Forbes takes a look at what the Government has achieved and where it's heading after 18 months in office
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway outlines immigration changes to address labour market skills shortages with focus on the regions and teachers
8th May 19, 2:36pm
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Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway outlines immigration changes to address labour market skills shortages with focus on the regions and teachers
Government remains undecided on response to NZ Super Fund proposal for Auckland light rail
7th May 19, 7:55am
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Government remains undecided on response to NZ Super Fund proposal for Auckland light rail
Councillor says decision to approve $500 million funding increase for City Rail Link was flawed
6th May 19, 1:50pm
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Councillor says decision to approve $500 million funding increase for City Rail Link was flawed
Paying for the $500 million City Rail Link cost blow-out proving a challenge for Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
3rd May 19, 11:32am
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Paying for the $500 million City Rail Link cost blow-out proving a challenge for Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
Council development agency Panuku shows its hand in Auckland's property market
2nd May 19, 4:34pm
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Council development agency Panuku shows its hand in Auckland's property market
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
2nd May 19, 9:01am
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Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
2nd May 19, 7:43am
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
Upper North Island port ownership under the spotlight according to Shane Jones, who floats the idea of one entity owning controlling stakes in the Ports of Auckland, Northport and the Port of Tauranga
29th Apr 19, 4:51pm
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Upper North Island port ownership under the spotlight according to Shane Jones, who floats the idea of one entity owning controlling stakes in the Ports of Auckland, Northport and the Port of Tauranga
The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
25th Apr 19, 8:00am
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The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
24th Apr 19, 5:00am
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New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
18th Apr 19, 4:29pm
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Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
Industry group pushes for greater regulation of building product importers in planned changes to the Building Act
18th Apr 19, 12:53pm
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Industry group pushes for greater regulation of building product importers in planned changes to the Building Act
Cost blowout of $1 billion for Auckland City Rail Link confirmed as the price tag on the local government-central government partnership jumps to $4.4 billion
17th Apr 19, 5:29pm
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Cost blowout of $1 billion for Auckland City Rail Link confirmed as the price tag on the local government-central government partnership jumps to $4.4 billion
Report from Retail NZ shows retailers have had a slow start to 2019
16th Apr 19, 4:53pm
Report from Retail NZ shows retailers have had a slow start to 2019
Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
16th Apr 19, 12:50pm
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Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
New panel established to assess the risks of climate change is positive news according to Local Government New Zealand
15th Apr 19, 4:07pm
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New panel established to assess the risks of climate change is positive news according to Local Government New Zealand
Chapman Tripp says government legislation designed to crack down on predatory lending could drive some borrowers to high cost loans
15th Apr 19, 11:29am
Chapman Tripp says government legislation designed to crack down on predatory lending could drive some borrowers to high cost loans
The NZTA says the growing use of public transport means its funding system has to change
15th Apr 19, 9:07am
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The NZTA says the growing use of public transport means its funding system has to change
Finance broker alleges loan applications to 3rd tier lenders are being rejected because of payday loans, with finance company boss saying payday loans are often a sign someone has financial problems
13th Apr 19, 9:46am
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Finance broker alleges loan applications to 3rd tier lenders are being rejected because of payday loans, with finance company boss saying payday loans are often a sign someone has financial problems
Local body politicians call on the NZ Super Fund to finance a new Auckland harbour crossing
11th Apr 19, 4:22pm
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Local body politicians call on the NZ Super Fund to finance a new Auckland harbour crossing