Simeon Brown announces regional deals framework

Simeon Brown announces regional deals framework
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown (left) with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
Five regions that are “growth areas” are to be invited to submit proposals for a regional deal, the Government announced on Thursday.Local Government Minister Simeon Brown told delegates at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference in Wellington that each deal would be unique but focused on “shared goals, long-term funding commitments from both central and local governments and a portfolio of infrastructure upgrades to housing, roads and other critical infrastructure”.The policy was promised by National and Act...

More Policy

Australia bracing for big wave of retirees
Policy

Australia bracing for big wave of retirees

Around 2.5 million people forecast to start drawing on super in next decade.

Bloomberg 23 Nov 2024
Experts warn NZ: Australia's local rates cap led to financial crisis
Policy

Experts warn NZ: Australia's local rates cap led to financial crisis

Copying policy from across the Tasman could worsen infrastructure deficit.

Jem Traylen 22 Nov 2024
Spending cuts hurting growth scope, group says
Economy

Spending cuts hurting growth scope, group says

The group of economists call for the next Budget to be kinder to the economy.

Jem Traylen 21 Nov 2024
Transport dominates investment intentions - Treasury
Policy

Transport dominates investment intentions - Treasury

NZTA forecast investments of $120b over the next 10 years, dwarfing other agencies.

Oliver Lewis 20 Nov 2024