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Tree regs reviewed in wake of cyclone havoc
Law & Regulation

Tree regs reviewed in wake of cyclone havoc

Feedback is wanted on the rules around cutting trees near electricity lines.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Mar 2023
Bob Jones vs David Henry gets another day in court
Law & Regulation

Bob Jones vs David Henry gets another day in court

The hearing was held at the high court in Auckland today.

Riley Kennedy 07 Mar 2023
Is bi-partisan support for RMA reform breaking down?
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Is bi-partisan support for RMA reform breaking down?

Environment minister David Parker's five year effort to reform the RMA is hitting big enough obstacles at select committee to throw the reform timetable into doubt.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Mar 2023
Burns Group liquidated by former landlords
Law & Regulation

Burns Group liquidated by former landlords

The liquidation of the Dunedin holding company took effect yesterday.

Riley Kennedy 03 Mar 2023


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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