Fast-tracked projects just the beginning - Parker
Eleven road, rail and housing projects that will be named in short-term legislation to fast-track consenting processes are just the beginning with a substantial number expected during the next two years. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Environment Minister David Parker said...
Services sector indicator bodes ill for labour market
Activity in the country’s services sector – which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy – bounced back from the lockdown doldrums in May, but still points to a souring labour market.The Business NZ-Bank of New Zealand performance of services index rose 11.5 points to a sea...
Muller’s ‘compassionate conservative’ pitch puts economy at fore
National Party leader Todd Muller painted himself in the David Cameron-mould of a compassionate conservative as he put the economy at the forefront of his election campaign.While thousands of urbanites marched in Black Lives Matter rallies in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin, Mul...
MediaWorks in talks with lenders as covid whacks earnings
MediaWorks Investments is in talks with its lenders after the covid-19 pandemic wiped out its already shaky advertising revenue and leaves it likely to breach its banking covenants this month. The free-to-air TV and radio station operator reported a loss of $25.1 million in ca...
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