Calls for new council funding tools
Policy

Calls for new council funding tools

The government collects about $1b in GST on council rates, which is effectively a tax on a tax. Should it return the money to councils?

Oliver Lewis 09 Sep 2022
CEO parachuted in to troubled council company
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CEO parachuted in to troubled council company

A leading mayoral candidate says "all is far from well" at Christchurch council's holding company.

Oliver Lewis 08 Sep 2022
Exodus at the top at council holding company
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Exodus at the top at council holding company

The CEO of Christchurch council's holding company resigned a week after his chair. 

Oliver Lewis 07 Sep 2022
New strategy, funding for space
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New strategy, funding for space

The government is developing a national aerospace strategy and pouring millions into the sector.

Oliver Lewis 05 Sep 2022