Transport

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'Crisis point' for inner city businesses impacted by CRL
Transport

'Crisis point' for inner city businesses impacted by CRL

Businesses impacted by ongoing construction in downtown Auckland say appeals for financial support have fallen on deaf ears, spilling over into demonstrations at Auckland Council.

Brent Melville 17 Jun 2021
Low emission petrol cars also get a boost – but there’s a catch
Transport

Low emission petrol cars also get a boost – but there’s a catch

Buyers will need to weigh up a proposed government mandate to increase the use of biofuels that would cost an average household an extra $7.41 a week for petrol by 2025.

Jem Traylen 14 Jun 2021
Govt's EV kickbacks: high-end Tesla owners need not apply
Transport

Govt's EV kickbacks: high-end Tesla owners need not apply

A 'feebate' scheme for electric cars and plug-in hybrids will extend next year to all low emission vehicles, paid for by owners of gas-guzzlers.

Brent Melville 13 Jun 2021
Biofuels to get big boost
Transport

Biofuels to get big boost

A long-stalled biofuels directive is about to be revived.

Jem Traylen 12 Jun 2021


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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