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Fuel taxes should have been higher, say officials
Politics

Fuel taxes should have been higher, say officials

A one-off increase of 30c a litre would have been needed to fund the essentials.

Oliver Lewis 17 Aug 2023
Govt unveils transport spending priorities and fuel tax hikes
Politics

Govt unveils transport spending priorities and fuel tax hikes

A mix of grants, loans and fuel take hikes are needed to fund a $20.8b spend-up.

Oliver Lewis 17 Aug 2023
Fletcher's challenge in $800m investment plan
Markets

Fletcher's challenge in $800m investment plan

The construction firm wants to boost annual earnings by 15%.

Paul McBeth 17 Aug 2023
RMA reforms pass into law – for how long?
Law & Regulation

RMA reforms pass into law – for how long?

Five years' of RMA reform work could be thrown out by Christmas.

Pattrick Smellie 16 Aug 2023


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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