Transport Minister Phil Twyford has confirmed a Cabinet decision on the Auckland light rail project will be made "shortly", countering a suggestion by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters yesterday that the ambitious project had been suspended. However, Twyford dodged quest...
Forest owner Ernslaw One says the government’s planned regulation of the industry may stall four projects it is considering to expand the firm’s processing capacity.The potential powers the government is seeking – to intervene in the log sales and contracts of forest owners – are...
Prices for New Zealand logs have been “highly distorted" by the country’s trade with China and do not represent a fair international price, MPs were told yesterday. Government proposals to ensure a more reliable log supply for domestic mills were a reasonable first step but su...
The government will provide a new temporary payment for people who lose their jobs due to covid-19 and it is looking at a more permanent unemployment insurance scheme, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said. The new payment will be available for 12 weeks from June 8 for anyone...
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