NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to deliver an economic and industrial strategy for regional manufacturing, rather than just expressing sympathy for job losses, following the announced closure of Kinleith mill in Tokoroa. “The closure Kinleith mill in Tokoroa is not just devastating for the 230 workers and their … Read more

Eke Panuku Submission to the CCO Reform

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This submission summarises the Eke Panuku position on the short-listed options being considered as part of the council-led 2024 CCO reform process. It is set out as follows:•    Executive Summary•    Urban Regeneration context•    Feedback on short-listed urban regeneration options•    Property management context•    Feedback on short-listed property management options•    Property … Read more

Latest Quarterly Investment Report released

NZ Government

The Government has released its second Quarterly Investment Report (QIR) which shows substantial work still to be done by agencies to improve investment reporting and meet the Government’s expectations, Infrastructure and Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. “New Zealand has significant infrastructure and investment needs. The Government is determined to get the foundations of our infrastructure … Read more

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New Zealand supporting loss and damage fund

NZ Government

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced New Zealand will contribute NZ$10 million to the new Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage while at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. “New Zealand is joining the global effort to address the significant challenge of responding to loss and damage caused by … Read more

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Gang crackdown begins at stroke of midnight

NZ Government

The free ride for gangs is over when the clock strikes midnight tonight, with tough new laws officially coming into effect, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say.  “Gang patches will no longer be able to be worn in public.  To earn the right to wear a gang patch you have to … Read more

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LGFA increases borrowing capacity to support high growth councils

NZ Government

The Government is welcoming the decision by the Local Government Funding Agency to increase access to financing tools for fast growing councils to support greater investment in critical infrastructure, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says. “Communities across the country are facing an infrastructure deficit and significant population growth is projected in the coming years. With … Read more