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Critic says Govt 'missing the point' on AML
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Critic says Govt 'missing the point' on AML

Critic says problems with AML/CFT come down to how rules have been interpreted.

Dileepa Fonseka 08 Jul 2025
MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions
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MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions

Investment bank Citi will assist the ministry. Transurban has already signalled interest.

Oliver Lewis 03 Jul 2025
Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders
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Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders

Ministers want regions to consider 'asset recycling', among other funding tools.

Oliver Lewis 02 Jul 2025
‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades
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‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades

Two of the biggest NZ ports are raising prices as they plan major investments.

Oliver Lewis 02 Jul 2025
'There are some firms in NZ I won’t touch'
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'There are some firms in NZ I won’t touch'

Oliver Lewis 30 Jun 2025
Govt mandates high-rise zoning around key CRL stations
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Govt mandates high-rise zoning around key CRL stations

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Infrastructure plan: 17 projects made it, 31 missed out
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Infrastructure plan: 17 projects made it, 31 missed out

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Infrastructure Plan floats higher health, electricity spend
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Infrastructure Plan floats higher health, electricity spend

Oliver Lewis 25 Jun 2025
Govt funds $5.6m for joint NZ-Nasa Earth observation projects
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Govt funds $5.6m for joint NZ-Nasa Earth observation projects

Greg Hurrell 24 Jun 2025
'Enormous frustration': the slog to relieve port bottlenecks
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'Enormous frustration': the slog to relieve port bottlenecks

Oliver Lewis 23 Jun 2025
Antarctica NZ appoints LT McGuinness to Scott Base project
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Antarctica NZ appoints LT McGuinness to Scott Base project

Oliver Lewis 16 Jun 2025
Extraordinary's pre-tax public transport perks for workers
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Extraordinary's pre-tax public transport perks for workers

Oliver Lewis 16 Jun 2025
EPA tips firm on fast-track list into liquidation
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EPA tips firm on fast-track list into liquidation

Gregor Thompson 13 Jun 2025
Massive shake-up for Auckland planning rules
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Massive shake-up for Auckland planning rules

Oliver Lewis 11 Jun 2025
Robert Walters NZ reviews structure as govt temp cuts bite
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Robert Walters NZ reviews structure as govt temp cuts bite

Gregor Thompson 09 Jun 2025
EPA applies to liquidate company on fast-track list
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EPA applies to liquidate company on fast-track list

Gregor Thompson 06 Jun 2025
WorkSafe could face big changes if reforms stall
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WorkSafe could face big changes if reforms stall

Dileepa Fonseka 03 Jun 2025
Govt announces 'farmer-focused' RMA reforms
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Govt announces 'farmer-focused' RMA reforms

Pattrick Smellie 29 May 2025
Govt shifting consent priorities towards development
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Govt shifting consent priorities towards development

Oliver Lewis 29 May 2025
NZTA appears to deviate from four-lane highway directive
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NZTA appears to deviate from four-lane highway directive

Oliver Lewis 28 May 2025
Health NZ seeks ‘partnerships’ with major health contractors
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Health NZ seeks ‘partnerships’ with major health contractors

Oliver Lewis 27 May 2025
The elephant in the room
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Katrina Van Houtte: The elephant in the room

Katrina Van Houtte 23 May 2025
Budget 2025: 20% depreciation boost
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Budget 2025: 20% depreciation boost

Pattrick Smellie 22 May 2025
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance

Oliver Lewis 20 May 2025
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