News in Brief

News in Brief
MetService to be folded into Niwa
News in Brief

MetService to be folded into Niwa

The MetService will retain its role as authorised meteorologist.

Staff reporters 26 Sep 2024
Five days to submit on oil and gas bill
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Five days to submit on oil and gas bill

Those wishing to submit on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill have until midnight next Tuesday to make a submission.The bill repeals the ban on new oil and exploration permits outside parts of onshore Taranaki and other changes, including altering the decommissioning liability reg...

Ian Llewellyn 26 Sep 2024
Arvida takeover approved, another listing bites the dust
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Arvida takeover approved, another listing bites the dust

A Shareholders’ Association chief regrets the $1.2 billion takeover of retirement business Arvida Group, saying it was not good for New Zealand investors.Grant Diggle of the Auckland branch of the association expressed regret about the takeover by United States private equity bus...

Staff reporters 25 Sep 2024
Complaint upheld against CTV building engineering company owner
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Complaint upheld against CTV building engineering company owner

Dr Alan Reay described the process as a 'witch hunt'. 

Staff reporters 25 Sep 2024