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Window still open for Tiwai Point – NZAS boss
There’s still a window of opportunity to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open, but it’s closing rapidly, according to New Zealand Aluminium Smelters chief executive Stewart Hamilton. Controlling shareholder Rio Tinto today said it has given notice to terminate its contr...
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No clear benefit in transmission pricing decision - Trustpower
Trustpower will appeal the Electricity Authority’s decision to replace the transmission pricing guidelines, saying the new user-pays model to allocate costs doesn’t establish clear benefits. The electricity generator and retailer will seek a judicial review in the High Court o...
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Govt offers $761m to help fund 3-waters – with strings attached
The government will spend $761 million to help bring New Zealand’s ageing three-waters infrastructure up to scratch, but only in areas where councils create regional water entities. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today said the govern...
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Govt sidesteps decision on Ports of Auckland relocation
The government has deferred its decision on the preferred location for Ports of Auckland’s freight operations until after the September election.
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Oliver Lewis
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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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