Former Auckland Council building inspector admits bribery and corruption charges
Nicholas Bright admitted to 21 charges of corruption and bribery of an official in the Manukau District Court.
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Home detention sentences for fraudulently claiming Covid support
A beneficiary who claimed Covid support for non-active businesses is among three people who have been in court recently due to fraud-related pandemic payments.
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Should coffee cost $7?
Coffee importers and roasters are facing problems, and one says customers should be paying even more.
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Hauraki Gulf’s economic value at threat from invasive seaweed
The Hauraki Gulf has been valued at $5 billion a year – but is under threat from invasive caulerpa seaweed.
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Heat goes on power regulator as prices spike
The Electricity Authority, under criticism over soaring wholesale electricity prices, says it is not “not comfortable” with power companies’ explanations.
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Little public trust left for Foodstuffs North Island after fine, grocery advocate says
Grocery Action Group chair Suzanne Chetwin says the $3.25m fine is a drop in the ocean for the company.
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Auckland Council’s path to a greener future
Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets.
Parks and community facilities make up 75 per cent of Auckland Council’s carbon emissions.
As the kaitiaki (guardian) o… Continue reading
Electric Avenue music festival expanding to two days
The country’s biggest one-day music festival will be a two day affair next year, organisers say.
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Business to offer AI cameras for front of buses
A US company that puts AI-enabled cameras on the front of buses to try to stop cars from blocking bus stops has entered the New Zealand market.
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Safety and Transport Projects in Focus
Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.
The board has also emphasised how important its own…. Continue reading