Ukraine crisis: Investors worldwide spooked by fears over nuclear plant blaze
Asian equity markets and the euro suffered heavy losses while oil prices jumped as investors took fright over the fire at the nuclear plant.
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Hawke’s Bay winegrowers say Omicron a ‘significant concern’
Winemakers in New Zealand’s oldest and second-largest wine region are worried Omicron will disrupt their busiest time of the year – the grape harvest.
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Consumer confidence down as Omicron cases increase
Consumer confidence has plummeted to a record low amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
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International sailors await boat reunions after border rules relax
Marina managers hope border restrictions being eased will bring hundreds of private yachts back from overseas.
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Council agrees approach to intensification around suburban centres
Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has today, 3 March 2022, agreed to an approach for enabling more apartment and terrace housing, and greater housing choices, close to Auckland’s local and town centres to meet central government requirements for mo… Continue reading
Cruise ship industry wants more certainty, sooner, about maritime border reopening
Cruise companies say they do not know when they will be able to return to Aotearoa and their preparation deadline is rapidly approaching.
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People increasingly concerned about economy, but job security, financial confidence rise
A new survey has found the majority of people were worried about house prices, interest rates and inflation, and almost half were not confident in the economy.
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Annual Budget will be impacted by COVID-19, says Whau Councillor
The long sting in the tail of COVID-19 looms large over the proposed Auckland Council Annual Budget, forcing difficult choices and meaning its more important than ever to have your say on the budget, according to Whau Ward Councillor Tracy… Continue reading
Deputy Mayor urges Annual Budget caution
Beware those with simplistic plans to save millions, Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore says.
The Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor says with consultation into the annual budget now open, it’s important people give their feedback.
“People know by now that the…. Continue reading
Final shipment of crude oil on its way to NZ
The final shipment of crude oil is on its way to New Zealand – with the country’s only refinery about to close.
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