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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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Home Funding Group faces Commerce Commission action for allegedly claiming it was offering a savings scheme when clients were instead paying for mortgage brokering and financial coaching
10th Apr 19, 11:44am
Home Funding Group faces Commerce Commission action for allegedly claiming it was offering a savings scheme when clients were instead paying for mortgage brokering and financial coaching
Generation Zero says Auckland's farebox recovery policy punishes Aucklanders for doing the right thing and contradicts goal of getting more people using public transport
10th Apr 19, 5:00am
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Generation Zero says Auckland's farebox recovery policy punishes Aucklanders for doing the right thing and contradicts goal of getting more people using public transport
The Government must decide whether to accept a NZ Super Fund offer to build, fund and own Auckland's light rail project
9th Apr 19, 10:28am
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The Government must decide whether to accept a NZ Super Fund offer to build, fund and own Auckland's light rail project
FinCap says government should be taking a tougher stance against loan sharks
With future interest rate cuts on the cards is paying a break fee to terminate your fixed term mortgage a good option?
6th Apr 19, 7:01am
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With future interest rate cuts on the cards is paying a break fee to terminate your fixed term mortgage a good option?
Government reforms set to change the Local Government Commission's role after its first review since 1947
4th Apr 19, 4:43pm
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Government reforms set to change the Local Government Commission's role after its first review since 1947
A new multi-million dollar bridge looks set to be built in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter in time for the next America’s Cup
4th Apr 19, 10:29am
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A new multi-million dollar bridge looks set to be built in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter in time for the next America’s Cup
Auckland Council Group review of customer services highlights concerns about building consents
4th Apr 19, 8:12am
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Auckland Council Group review of customer services highlights concerns about building consents
Netsafe says a new central government agency is needed to address the massive growth in online scams and fraud
3rd Apr 19, 3:28pm
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Netsafe says a new central government agency is needed to address the massive growth in online scams and fraud
Tamaki Regeneration project is being built in an area deemed at high risk from the effects of climate change
3rd Apr 19, 8:26am
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Tamaki Regeneration project is being built in an area deemed at high risk from the effects of climate change
Auckland Council's $1.2 bln debt headroom keeps a credit rating agency happy in the meantime. But the using up of this as the Council's big capex plans move forward pose a threat
2nd Apr 19, 9:08am
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Auckland Council's $1.2 bln debt headroom keeps a credit rating agency happy in the meantime. But the using up of this as the Council's big capex plans move forward pose a threat
Boat builder McMullen and Wing preparing business case to build electric ferries for Fullers360's Auckland services
2nd Apr 19, 7:24am
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Boat builder McMullen and Wing preparing business case to build electric ferries for Fullers360's Auckland services
With an expat community of over one million New Zealanders living abroad, what are we doing to make use of these people and their skills?
30th Mar 19, 10:16am
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With an expat community of over one million New Zealanders living abroad, what are we doing to make use of these people and their skills?
US domestic slowdown continues; US-China trade talk optimism; EU business confidence down; Chinese manufacturing takes a hit; UST 10yr under 2.38%; oil unchanged and gold down; NZ$1 = 68 USc; TWI-5 = 72.6
29th Mar 19, 8:49am
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US domestic slowdown continues; US-China trade talk optimism; EU business confidence down; Chinese manufacturing takes a hit; UST 10yr under 2.38%; oil unchanged and gold down; NZ$1 = 68 USc; TWI-5 = 72.6
Auckland Transport CEO's letter outlines plans for reducing air pollution in Queen Street
29th Mar 19, 7:36am
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Auckland Transport CEO's letter outlines plans for reducing air pollution in Queen Street
Britomart developer's opposition to council plans for Quay Street leads to u-turn over location of bus interchange
28th Mar 19, 7:47am
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Britomart developer's opposition to council plans for Quay Street leads to u-turn over location of bus interchange
NZTA resignations and restructuring responsible for delays in major public projects in Auckland, according to councillor
28th Mar 19, 7:00am
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NZTA resignations and restructuring responsible for delays in major public projects in Auckland, according to councillor
Construction of a major public transport project is set to start in East Auckland next month but some people remain unconvinced
26th Mar 19, 5:36pm
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Construction of a major public transport project is set to start in East Auckland next month but some people remain unconvinced
Future light industrial zone in Silverdale and Dairy Flat earmarked in council plan
26th Mar 19, 8:19am
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Future light industrial zone in Silverdale and Dairy Flat earmarked in council plan
Global gloom following signs of falling EU and US growth drives NZ swap rate to record low
25th Mar 19, 2:37pm
Global gloom following signs of falling EU and US growth drives NZ swap rate to record low
Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
23rd Mar 19, 9:50am
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Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
Climate change assessment highlights at risk areas in the City of Sails
Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
20th Mar 19, 3:23pm
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Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
Eden Park Trust secures $63.3 million dollar bail-out from Auckland Council
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?
18th Mar 19, 4:02pm
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?