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Govt dishes out $192m for projects in regions
Infrastructure

Govt dishes out $192m for projects in regions

The investment means more 11,500 homes can be built over the next 10 to 15 years.

Staff reporters 13 Oct 2022
Policy uncertainty a brake on electricity investment
Law & Regulation

Policy uncertainty a brake on electricity investment

The Electricity Authority, in very diplomatic terms, puts some of the blame on the government for “considerable regulatory and economic uncertainty that may reduce appetite for making investments”.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Oct 2022
ComCom eyes easier telco comparisons
Retail

ComCom eyes easier telco comparisons

The work is part of the commission's wider work on improving telecommunications retail.

Riley Kennedy 12 Oct 2022
Business welcomes reopening of skilled migrant category
Politics

Business welcomes reopening of skilled migrant category

The government is lifting the cap on skilled migrant residence visas and consulting on a new points system.

Jem Traylen 12 Oct 2022