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Builder fears for job as timber supplies dwindle
Infrastructure

Builder fears for job as timber supplies dwindle

Chris Todd says the timber shortage is obvious, as retailers work to ensure they will have structural timber for their customers.

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‘Implausible outcomes’ in govt advice on three waters reform
Infrastructure

‘Implausible outcomes’ in govt advice on three waters reform

Economic consultancy Castalia says the government's 3 waters reforms are proceeding on advice that overstates the potential benefits of water services amalgamation.

Pattrick Smellie 26 Mar 2021
Watercare's endless tap – residential developments
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Watercare's endless tap – residential developments

Watercare is the bright spot of Auckland Council-owned entities for the first half of the year, with profits driven by a wave of rapid property development. 

Brent Melville 24 Mar 2021
Time to curb the Kiwi 'addiction to cars'
Infrastructure

Time to curb the Kiwi 'addiction to cars'

New Zealand's success in cutting smoking could provide it with a model to curb Kiwi's car addiction, says former Auckland Transport chair Lester Levy.

Brent Melville 18 Mar 2021