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National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?
Productivity

National’s transport plan – what will it achieve?

The proposed $31 billion programme would reshape commuting in the upper North Island, while relying on RMA repeal and borrowing powers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'
National Party

Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'

Road contractors warn a nearly GBP £3 billion roading shortfall over two years is delaying jobs and leaving crews idle across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Feb 2019
Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support
Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding
Auckland Council

Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding

Up to 60,000 new homes could be built years earlier after the government backed roads and waterworks in five fast-growing councils.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response
Sustainability

Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response

Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Clean technologies

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum
Sustainability

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
The National Party gears up to ban Facebook
Facebook

The National Party gears up to ban Facebook

In a move that is sure to shock many, the National Party has announced it intends on banning the most popular global social media website: Facebook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
National Party

English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Gaming

Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year

From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we've had a great year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
MightyRiverPower to pay special dividend
Capital Management

MightyRiverPower to pay special dividend

MightyRiverPower, the first of the state-owned power companies to be partially privatised last year, will pay a special dividend to shareholders af.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Kiwi families... are you embracing a digital Govt?
Government

Kiwi families... are you embracing a digital Govt?

Digital Government services in New Zealand are a success, with 42% of measured transactions completed digitally.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

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National Party stories

National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security
Health Technologies

National Party calls out Health Minister's 'dismissive' take on DHB security

Bay of Plenty District Health Board faces up to 860,000 cyber attacks daily, but NZ Health Minister dismisses concerns, says National Party's Dr Reti.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018