News in Brief

News in Brief
Housing market has some spring in its step but still subdued
News in Brief

Housing market has some spring in its step but still subdued

Reinz data obscures more recent lethargy, economist suggests.

One NZ to ‘vigorously’ defend new ComCom charges
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One NZ to ‘vigorously’ defend new ComCom charges

The regulator says claims of 100% coverage in 2024 may breach the Fair Trading Act.

Ben Moore 14 Nov 2024
Fletcher finalises industry response to pipe problem
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Fletcher finalises industry response to pipe problem

Fletcher Building said today it had finalised an industry response to its Iplex pipes division issue.The building materials giant has faced a number of product quality complaints relating to a hot and cold water polybutylene pipe product it previously manufactured.Its proposed se...

Victoria Young 13 Nov 2024
New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched
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New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched

The Government is releasing a “refreshed blueprint” on the use of public-private partnerships to deliver infrastructure projects.Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said this followed extensive engagement by the Infrastructure Commission with Treasury, other public sector agenci...

Staff reporters 13 Nov 2024