HortNZ believes RMA reforms are a positive step
“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and…
Farmers have felt the impact of the US Government’s tariff policies
Farmers are a reliable base of support for Trump: US counties that most heavily rely on farming supported…
Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements
Japan uses a system of standardised zoning, which means there are just 13 types of zone. The Government’s…
Govt’s retirement village reforms risk two-tier system, residents say
She and her family had invested time and energy lobbying politicians during the review of the Retirement Act…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…
Chinese local governments risk replicating debt mistakes
Caixin Previous financing vehicles piled pressure on borrowers Tourists wearing Qing dynasty costumes visit one of Beijing’s many historic…
We shouldn’t sell our state assets unless we’re building – Nick Leggett
Here in New Zealand, we face an infrastructure deficit estimated at over $200b. In this context, it is…
Meridian says Government’s stance on capital is the biggest change since 2013
“Building new generation is the best way to improve energy security and affordability.” Verbiest said Meridian – which…
Fintechs cheer open banking fees breakthrough – but key move still hangs in the balance
But in the event it was a formality, given ASB and its peers had already agreed to voluntarily…
Nicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schools, slams Orr’s $416k payout
“Essentially the NZ Government helped fund the Chorus ultrafast broadband rollout … What we’re exploring in the market…
Nicola Willis hails progress on fiscal discipline as key Government financial indicators better than forecast
Expenses were recorded at $183.5b, which is up from $180b in the previous period. But when put as…
Danyl McLauchlan: Government promises should be taken with a grain of salt
Simeon Brown, left, Promised “urgent action” on energy in mid-2024, while Winston Peters, right, played a part in…