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'Faster alone, further together:' A large governing collective of iwi, councils and government discovers a better way to conserve the plants, animals and waters at the top of the South. Nikki Mandow reports.
Some of the proposed $125 million in cuts include withdrawing from council-owned early childhood centres and reducing some library opening hours.
Newshub
Filled jobs rose 0.8 percent in January.
RNZ
The country has taken many supply chains for granted but is now facing a change in the global landscape that affects resilience, the commission chair says.
Democracy Project
Is the Chair of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Rob Campbell, trying to rid himself of a job he no longer wants? The idea that he’s trying to get himself fired is the most obvious conclusion to draw from his overt attempts over the weekend to stoke up opposition to the National Party’s Three Waters
Newshub
Rising interest rates are starting to billow through the economy.
Stuff
Westpac economists have issued a dire warning: Borrowers are going to feel the pinch this year - and it will drag down spending across the wider economy.
Newsroom
Regional council accused of washing its hands of enforcing a water conservation order. @ddub_news reports
The prime minister, however, says the Ministry of Social Development is a more welcoming place than it used to be.
Climate change has also risen to its highest ever rating following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Build back better’ sounds great in theory, but does the government really know what it means in practice?
If you're experiencing financial challenges, or think you might in the future, it’s important to reach out to your bank early.
Māori Television
Mangatokerau river, Tolaga Bay, filled with forestry slash. Photo: Uawa Live / Stuff Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says the confidence communities have in...
Newshub
The invasion contributed to the country's soaring fuel prices and increases in food costs during 2022.
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Local authorities claim the government’s water reforms will rob them of civil defence capacity.
Stuff
So long as inflation expectations coming back to 2%, central bank can "afford to have a little bit of time" to get there, says Christian Hawkesby.
Stuff
OPINION: Many forestry owners are massive overseas conglomerates, insulated from local public pressure. The regulations governing their activities, and the penalties for their misbehaviour, have both been weak.
Newshub
Is there any truth to the recession talk? And is a recession always negative?
Pundit
Speculative bubbles have occurred in the New Zealand housing market
Newsroom
With a recent run of natural disasters, could a standalone reconstruction agency help NZ recovery and response efforts?
Newsroom
The council-owned port is aggressively changing its financial forecasts and transitioning to vertical growth.
Māori Television
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has confirmed the recent Whakatōhea ratification vote demonstrated enough support to enter into a...
Newshub
Wednesday's 50bp hike "will be deeply concerning for Kiwis already struggling with the cost of living", the National Party says.
Newshub
The official cash rate is now 4.75.
Pundit
The terrible damage of Cyclone Gabrielle has the potential to up-end election year just as it has up-ended so many lives. For National it brings danger (enter Maureen Pugh), for the Greens, opportunity
If you're experiencing financial challenges, or think you might in the future, it’s important to reach out to your bank early.
Stuff
Budgeting to build a survival fund, and a potential mortgage restructure are amongst the hacks recommended by one financial expert.
E-Tangata
“Who can’t read the obvious lessons of the flooding of the last week? Existing water infrastructure is not fit for purpose. And there is no chance in this world that councils on their own will be able to fix it.” — Simon Wilson.
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Rocketing interest rates have put huge pressure on people with mortgages. There are things borrowers can do to reduce their payments, but remember, with banks there’s no such thing as a free lunch
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