GDP figures expected to illustrate state of economy prior to lockdown
The latest GDP figures out this week are expected to show the strength of the economy as it headed back into lockdown.
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Auckland businesses call for creative thinking if level 4 continues
After almost four weeks at alert level 4, Auckland hospitality and retail businesses are really feeling the pinch, and say more creative thinking – and targeted support – is needed.
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Kiwis sceptical house prices will slow down, ASB survey finds
The housing market is expected to continue to run red hot, despite looming headwinds, according to ASB’s latest housing confidence survey.
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Taxypayers bearing brunt of outdated emissions scheme for pollution producers
The government’s Emissions Trading Scheme is outdated and failing to function properly, meaning some polluters are profiting rather than paying the price, according to a new think-tank report.
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Construction industry feeling the pinch of shortages, staffing
Global supply chain problems and workforce restrictions are having a sharp impact on the construction industry.
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Who is responsible for monitoring air quality: Council or Fire and Emergency?
Fire and Emergency has yet to plug a gap over who should test for toxic smoke and warn the public.
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Auckland Council update ahead of another weekend in lockdown
Auckland Council is reminding Aucklanders to stay home and stay local this weekend while the region remains at COVID-19 Alert Level 4. Continue reading
Plan change for landfill precinct declined
A formal request from Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ) that sought to have their 1000-hectare Dome Valley site recognised as a ‘landfill precinct’ in the Unitary Plan has been declined.
The formal plan change request, known as PC42, was to identify … Continue reading
Explainer: Development Contributions Review
The amount of housing growth in Auckland is unprecedented. 10 years ago, fewer than 4000 dwellings were being consented in a year and in the last year we consented close to 20,000 dwellings. A lot of development is happening and all of this requires… Continue reading
Building a resilient you
There’s nothing like a lockdown to get our fight-or-flight responses firing. If you’re having trouble sleeping, lingering headaches or anxious thoughts, chances are your emotional brain is in control.
Paul Robertson, Auckland Council’s General Manager…. Continue reading