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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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Bell Gully says New Zealand business needs to accept the growing impact of climate change
26th Feb 19, 1:00am
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Bell Gully says New Zealand business needs to accept the growing impact of climate change
Amid ongoing debate about immigration, is it time New Zealanders took the debate broader and settled on a population policy?
25th Feb 19, 2:30pm
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Amid ongoing debate about immigration, is it time New Zealanders took the debate broader and settled on a population policy?
Wellington Town Hall seismic strengthening and upgrade work hit by skyrocketing costs
23rd Feb 19, 8:02am
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Wellington Town Hall seismic strengthening and upgrade work hit by skyrocketing costs
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government should give Auckland Council the GST revenue it makes from rates paid by Aucklanders
22nd Feb 19, 9:32am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government should give Auckland Council the GST revenue it makes from rates paid by Aucklanders
Tax Working Group proposal for a local government tax on vacant residential land wins support from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
21st Feb 19, 11:51am
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Tax Working Group proposal for a local government tax on vacant residential land wins support from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission unveiled
In today's low interest rate world one-off investment opportunities touting high returns sound tempting. So how are they priced, what are the risks and who, if anyone, has regulatory oversight of them?
20th Feb 19, 11:30am
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In today's low interest rate world one-off investment opportunities touting high returns sound tempting. So how are they priced, what are the risks and who, if anyone, has regulatory oversight of them?
Auckland Council property swap plan puts waterfront assets at risk according to councillor Mike Lee
20th Feb 19, 8:11am
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Auckland Council property swap plan puts waterfront assets at risk according to councillor Mike Lee
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) gives company green light to dump marine waste near Great Barrier Island
18th Feb 19, 12:44pm
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Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) gives company green light to dump marine waste near Great Barrier Island
Auditor General notes growing debts and rising costs at councils as they grapple with issues including population growth and climate change
16th Feb 19, 9:31am
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Auditor General notes growing debts and rising costs at councils as they grapple with issues including population growth and climate change
Increased costs for Downtown Ferry Terminal upgrade and queries about the business case
14th Feb 19, 4:25pm
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Increased costs for Downtown Ferry Terminal upgrade and queries about the business case
Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report lumps debt and fringe lending in with alcohol consumption, drug taking and gambling in the social hazards section
13th Feb 19, 3:14pm
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Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report lumps debt and fringe lending in with alcohol consumption, drug taking and gambling in the social hazards section
Government announces planned reforms of vocational education and training
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) re-evaluating Auckland’s much maligned East-West Link (EWL) motorway project
12th Feb 19, 11:03am
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New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) re-evaluating Auckland’s much maligned East-West Link (EWL) motorway project
A $100 million marine development in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter is awaiting OIO approval before work can start
12th Feb 19, 9:39am
A $100 million marine development in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter is awaiting OIO approval before work can start
Tax concerns over transfer of millions of dollars’ worth of prime waterfront property between Council Controlled Organisation and the Auckland Council
12th Feb 19, 7:26am
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Tax concerns over transfer of millions of dollars’ worth of prime waterfront property between Council Controlled Organisation and the Auckland Council
A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
11th Feb 19, 10:24am
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A working group report looking at the feasibility of relocating the Ports of Auckland is expected soon
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
7th Feb 19, 3:25pm
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Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
Decision pending on company's plans to dump dredged material from Auckland Harbour near Great Barrier Island
5th Feb 19, 2:10pm
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Decision pending on company's plans to dump dredged material from Auckland Harbour near Great Barrier Island
Despite recent set-backs KiwiBuild says its mass produced housing plans are still on-track
5th Feb 19, 1:33pm
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Despite recent set-backs KiwiBuild says its mass produced housing plans are still on-track
Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
4th Feb 19, 1:55pm
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Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
The emergence and growth of 'buy now, pay later' services has caught the eye of competitors and regulators. Stephen Forbes takes a look at the fast growing sector
1st Feb 19, 12:16pm
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The emergence and growth of 'buy now, pay later' services has caught the eye of competitors and regulators. Stephen Forbes takes a look at the fast growing sector
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash say they've received the Tax Working Group's final report, which will be considered by Cabinet
1st Feb 19, 11:25am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash say they've received the Tax Working Group's final report, which will be considered by Cabinet
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
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Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
National Party transport spokesman Paul Goldsmith backs Treasury concerns about the proposed Auckland light rail project, saying it is politically driven
31st Jan 19, 5:00am
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National Party transport spokesman Paul Goldsmith backs Treasury concerns about the proposed Auckland light rail project, saying it is politically driven