Chris Todd says the timber shortage is obvious, as retailers work to ensure they will have structural timber for their customers.
Economic consultancy Castalia says the government's 3 waters reforms are proceeding on advice that overstates the potential benefits of water services amalgamation.
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.
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.