Gas or electric appliances: What’s cheaper?
300,000 households rely on gas for cooking, heating or hot water – but there’s a catch.
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New Plymouth businesses concerned about rising inner-city crime
More than 30 people have been trespassed from a pedestrianised space in New Plymouth’s CBD that has become notorious for trouble.
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House prices ‘consistent’ but Wellington sees biggest fall in May
The property market remains stalled with more houses for sale and asking prices still lower than a year ago. The average asking price on realestate.co.nz fell 0.8 percent to $859,301…
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More than half of Synlait Milk’s suppliers want to quit
Embattled dairy company Synlait Milk has confirmed that more than half of its suppliers want to quit, its earnings outlook has been downgraded, and it’s scrapped the sale of an asset.
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Did we have to have the interest rate pain?
Interest rates went up to get inflation down. But are there other ways this could be achieved?
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Godfrey Hirst workers ‘anxious and frustrated’ as they take strike action over pay
Apitialefaga Robin Tuiletufuga works the overnight shift as a yarn spinner at Godfrey Hirst’s carpet wool factory in Lower Hutt.
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New Tīwai Point deal could reinforce coal use for electricity – Greenpeace
Greenpeace says the smelter’s closure could have led to lower electricity prices, but South Port says there’s widespread relief over the 20-year deal.
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Student-led climate action initiative helps efforts to decarbonise Auckland schools
A climate action programme piloted by Auckland Council’s Sustainable Schools team was successful in enabling students to take the lead on decarbonising their school, according to an independent evaluation on Knowledge Auckland.
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Lending rules loosen, Budget for investors: What is happening with the NZ housing market this week?
Analysis – There are lot more options for investors with rule changes and Budget allocations, but the direction of interest rates still remains uncertain.
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Auckland arborists go out on a limb to protect our precious trees
From beautiful natives such as pōhutukawa and kauri, to heritage exotics such as the 141-year-old Moreton Bay fig in Devonport, Tāmaki Makaurau has a beautiful and diverse treescape. Arbor Day on 5 June is the perfect time to appreciate these natural… Continue reading