Chinese demand for New Zealand goods more subdued than hoped – economist
China’s stuttering post-Covid recovery may dampen New Zealand export prospects with dairy and forestry exports treading water.
Foot traffic bounces back, as Auckland’s Queen Street slowly comes back to life
The Auckland CBD is coming back to life after years of pandemic slow down and disruption caused by construction works.
Housing market confidence inches up, but most still on the fence – ASB survey
Confidence is beginning to return to the housing market, but most buyers and sellers remain on the fence.
Locals to have say on farm to forest conversions
The Government says it is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions…
Millions in repairs for iconic Auckland stadium after flood damage
Its been revealed flood damage to Auckland’s iconic Western Springs stadium will cost millions to repair and the outdoor concert venue will be closed until at least early next year, for serious patch up work. A closer inspection of the home of speedway, the Ponsonby Rugby Club and many a mosh pit, shows the Auckland anniversary floods have inflicted serious and complex damage to the venue, with the ground still moving. That means future bookings are off when cash strapped Auckland council can least afford it. Stadiums Director for the council’s events arm, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, James Parkinson explains the extent of the damage to Lisa Owen.
Entries are open for Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Since 1977, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has cemented itself as a must-do on cyclist’s event calendars, and this…
New moves to curb youth vaping
The Government is taking steps to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has…
Ministry for Ethnic Communities defended after ACT promises to abolish it
Priyanca Radhakrishnan claims the interests of ethnic communities would be “under threat” if ACT and National form the next government.
Deal between Meridian and Tiwai Point opens up energy flexibility
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter (NZAS) and Meridian Energy have been given a green light on a deal to allow for greater demand flexibility from the smelter during peak periods.
Auckland Council’s budget meeting to roll into Friday
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown and his councillors will return to the Town Hall on Friday to continue hashing out a budget.