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'Hard landing': Ministry warns of construction sector woes
Infrastructure

'Hard landing': Ministry warns of construction sector woes

The house-building slowdown is expected to continue, causing cashflow issues for firms.

Oliver Lewis 05 Feb 2024
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Auckland light rail had positive benefit-cost ratio, investor interest
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Auckland light rail had positive benefit-cost ratio, investor interest

Auckland Light Rail says its project would have returned $2.40 for every $1 invested.

Oliver Lewis 02 Feb 2024
RMA reform: fast-track consenting scheme coming
Infrastructure

RMA reform: fast-track consenting scheme coming

The Bill emphasises economic development and gives ministers wide powers.

Oliver Lewis 02 Feb 2024
Public support for usage-based water charging
Infrastructure

Public support for usage-based water charging

A new survey asks 'what's fair?' when paying for infrastructure. 

Oliver Lewis 02 Feb 2024


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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