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Waikato could host second steel mill
Law & Regulation

Waikato could host second steel mill

A proposed 'green steel' plant slated for fast-tracking could create 200 jobs.

Greg Hurrell 31 Dec 2024
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Auckland apartment construction declines
Infrastructure

Auckland apartment construction declines

Market conditions are ‘very, very difficult’ says Simplicity’s Sam Stubbs.

Murray Jones 30 Dec 2024
Seafood firm’s NZ liquidation will save $500k a year
Primary Sector

Seafood firm’s NZ liquidation will save $500k a year

NZ Coastal Seafoods wants a new start in Australia.

Staff reporters 27 Dec 2024
The austerity Government that isn’t
Opinion

Paul McBeth: The austerity Government that isn’t

 Headlines can sometimes be misleading.

Paul McBeth 24 Dec 2024


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