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ACT pledges to stop power companies being broken apart, open up solar market
Featured • Commerce Commission

ACT pledges to stop power companies being broken apart, open up solar market

about 16 hours ago

Households could get better solar export prices under ACT's plan to widen electricity competition and let private firms build grid links.

RNZ
RNZ
Auckland Transport

City Rail Link boosts Auckland rail patronage to seven-year high

Passenger numbers on Auckland's network have surged back to 2019 levels as the new City Rail Link draws riders back after years of disruption.

about 16 hours ago · RNZ
Conservation

Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds

Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.

about 16 hours ago · RNZ
Resource Management Act

Auckland CBD height limits could be scrapped

The proposal could unlock 17,000 extra homes in Auckland's city centre while leaving viewshafts, sunlight and heritage rules intact.

about 16 hours ago · RNZ
Sustainability

Strengthening El Niño starting to be felt across Northland - regional council

Drier spring weather is now the most likely outcome for Northland as a strengthening El Niño starts to bite, the regional council says.

about 19 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government

Proposed cell tower ruffles feathers in Twizel

Residents fear a third mast in Twizel's town centre could go up without consultation, as the council urges Connexa to talk to the community.

about 19 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Land Information New Zealand

Controversial Ruakākā ocean sewage pipeline moves closer

Northland residents could see the first open-ocean treated wastewater outfall in over a decade, with final approvals due before year-end.

about 19 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Investigation

Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.

5 days ago • 8 min read
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

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