News in Brief

News in Brief
A seismic win for council to upgrade heritage buildings
Property Free

A seismic win for council to upgrade heritage buildings

The Wellington city council has won a landmark legal test case, which will force owners of two earthquake-prone heritage buildings to upgrade them to new standard – or demolish them.

Staff reporters 16 Dec 2021
Wakeup call: Fed to tighten faster
Markets Free

Wakeup call: Fed to tighten faster

The world's largest central bank will double the pace of winding down its US$120 billion a month money printing and bond buying programme.

Bernard Hickey 16 Dec 2021
Shares dip ahead of US Fed meeting
Markets market close

Shares dip ahead of US Fed meeting

The US Federal Reserve will publish updated economic forecasts, including its projections for interest rates.

Dan Brunskill 15 Dec 2021
Deloitte adds to NZ creative team
Media

Deloitte adds to NZ creative team

 Ruth Blair from agency True is Deloitte's newest recruit.

Staff reporters 15 Dec 2021