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Policy
Govt clamps down on web service providers after data breach
By Pattrick Smellie Aug. 26 (BusinessDesk) - A swathe of government departments have been ordered not to use web and information communications technology service providers not on an approved list following disclosure of a major data privacy breach over the weekend. The Tre...
Policy
Balanced consenting framework needed for renewables - Meridian
By Gavin Evans Aug. 26 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand requires a “significant uplift” in renewable generation investment if the country is to get anywhere close to its 2050 net-zero carbon target, Meridian Energy says. The company, which hopes to make an investment decision b...
Economy
Freightways' net profit rises despite NZ slowdown
By Rebecca Howard Aug. 26 (BusinessDesk) - Freightways reported a lift in earnings as it raises prices and seeks to increase its efficiency against the backdrop of a slowing economy. It is targeting year-on-year earnings growth in the current financial year. Freightways, wh...
Chorus CEO McKenzie to leave this year as operating earnings decline as expected
By Paul McBeth Aug. 26 (BusinessDesk) - Chorus chief executive Kate McKenzie will leave the telecommunications lines company at the end of 2019, having overseen the completion of the ultrafast broadband fibre network's first tranche. The announcement comes as the network o...
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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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