Record number of cranes in use around the motu
The booming construction sector has led to a record number of big cranes in use with demand expected to stay high.
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Banks’ handling of home loan applications stirs protests
Complaints about bank lending-related matters rose sharply in the last three months of 2021, according to the Banking Ombudsman.
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Franklin backs Vision Zero goal
The speed limit outside all schools should be reduced to 40km/h as part of the Auckland Speed Management Plan, Franklin Local Board says.
Providing feedback to Auckland Transport on the plan, part of AT’s moves to achieve a Vision Zero goal of no road…. Continue reading
Explore Auckland again with half-price AT Metro fares
From Friday 1 April, fares across the AT Metro network will drop by 50 per cent, saving passengers an estimated $10 million on bus, train and ferry fares over three months.
As well as covering individual trips, the discount covers all AT HOP monthly… Continue reading
Labour shortage to continue, wages to rise – economist
The labour shortage is not just tight, it’s critical, according to new data.
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Tourism businesses furious government ‘picked favourites’ for $290m fund
The top watchdog has criticised a government tourism fund, that handed out hundreds of millions dollars, for a lack of transparency and clarity – and many in the industry are fuming.
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Air NZ secures good credit rating before capital raising
Air New Zealand has achieved early one of the key aims of its $2.2 billion capital boost – maintaining its investment grade credit rating.
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Council agrees approach to further city centre intensification
Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has approved, on 31 March, a policy approach to meet central government requirements for greater building height and density within Auckland’s city centre, while seeking to continue protecting what Aucklander’s val… Continue reading
Du Val Group challenges FMA order in court, says ads were not misleading
A lawyer for local property firm Du Val Group has told the High Court its social media advertisements were not misleading.
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Rents on TradeMe reach record breaking weekly median of $575
The national median rent has had the biggest annual increase in seven months with a gain of 8.5 percent.
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