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Services
Microsoft steals march on rivals with NZ datacentre plans
Microsoft is getting in ahead of its rivals with plans to launch a new datacentre region in New Zealand, paving the way for better local access to cloud services.
Policy
Risk of power retailers failing prompts regulatory intervention
The risk of “multiple defaults” among electricity retailers has prompted the sector regulator to require the largest network companies to provide financial support to some of their customers. The Electricity Authority plans an urgent rule change that will require the six large...
Law & Regulation
Small ETS reprieve for heavy industry
Heavy industry has had a small win on emissions policy, with the government allowing greater protections for firms most at risk from overseas rivals.
Finance
Looser local govt debt rules part of infrastructure drive
The Local Government Funding Agency plans to loosen the limits on how much debt larger councils can take on relative to their income, giving them more headroom to help fund a national infrastructure programme. The proposals would let 30 councils with an ‘A’ credit rating or hi...
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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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