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Opportunities abound with vehicle transition
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Opportunities abound with vehicle transition

Officials are gauging market interest in the move to universal road user charges.

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Charles Finny: Trade under Trump: difficult times ahead

The President-elect on Tuesday confirmed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. 

Charles Finny 27 Nov 2024
Productivity chills, regulatory spills and more ...
Politics Business of Government

Productivity chills, regulatory spills and more ...

Our weekly roundup of public sector news and analysis.

Jem Traylen 27 Nov 2024
Trump pledges tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Trade

Trump pledges tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Move indicates Trump will follow through on tough campaign rhetoric. 

The Wall Street Journal 26 Nov 2024
Levelling the playing field with Kāinga Ora
Property

Levelling the playing field with Kāinga Ora

Oliver Lewis 26 Nov 2024
Public sector emissions cuts fall short of Paris Agreement goals
Politics Carbon Catch-up

Public sector emissions cuts fall short of Paris Agreement goals

Jem Traylen 26 Nov 2024
Australia bracing for big wave of retirees
Investments

Australia bracing for big wave of retirees

Bloomberg 23 Nov 2024
Experts warn NZ: Australia's local rates cap led to financial crisis
Infrastructure

Experts warn NZ: Australia's local rates cap led to financial crisis

Jem Traylen 22 Nov 2024
Spending cuts hurting growth scope, group says
Economy

Spending cuts hurting growth scope, group says

Jem Traylen 21 Nov 2024
Transport dominates investment intentions - Treasury
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Transport dominates investment intentions - Treasury

Oliver Lewis 20 Nov 2024
A red letter day for red tape, job market bottoms out and more ...
Politics Business of Government

A red letter day for red tape, job market bottoms out and more ...

Jem Traylen 20 Nov 2024
How not to cash in on a Trump-inspired exodus
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How not to cash in on a Trump-inspired exodus

Jem Traylen 18 Nov 2024
Australian lessons for NZ’s aged care crisis
Editor's Picks

Australian lessons for NZ’s aged care crisis

Gregor Thompson 15 Nov 2024
Skilled residents need more focus in visa system, says Auditor-General
News in Brief

Skilled residents need more focus in visa system, says Auditor-General

Jem Traylen 14 Nov 2024
NZ chases global lead on geothermal 'game-changer'
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NZ chases global lead on geothermal 'game-changer'

Pattrick Smellie 14 Nov 2024
RBNZ targeted for uncompetitive banking
Finance

RBNZ targeted for uncompetitive banking

Pattrick Smellie 14 Nov 2024
New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched
Finance

New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched

Staff reporters 13 Nov 2024
Govt to consider not taxing NZ Super Fund
Economy

Govt to consider not taxing NZ Super Fund

Pattrick Smellie 13 Nov 2024
Board fees bumped, new face of social investment and more...
Politics Business of Government

Board fees bumped, new face of social investment and more...

Jem Traylen 13 Nov 2024
Glimmer of hope for natural health exporters
Law & Regulation

Glimmer of hope for natural health exporters

Jem Traylen 11 Nov 2024
Council funding tools 'generally fit for purpose'
Infrastructure

Council funding tools 'generally fit for purpose'

Oliver Lewis 11 Nov 2024
Willis unveils how new deposit compensation scheme will be funded
News in Brief

Willis unveils how new deposit compensation scheme will be funded

Staff reporters 08 Nov 2024
Insurance reform battle: will it be a win for the consumer?
Law & Regulation

Insurance reform battle: will it be a win for the consumer?

Jem Traylen 07 Nov 2024
Treaty at top of Roche's first week and more...
Politics Business of Government

Treaty at top of Roche's first week and more...

Jem Traylen 06 Nov 2024
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