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Jim McElwain: Realise assets to fund more infrastructure

OPINION: New Zealand has a poor and declining record of productivity growth.

Why global investors are eyeing New Zealand

Global instability's opened a window for NZ to pitch itself as a safe haven for investors.

'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projects

The Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.

The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment

Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.

Govt appoints high-powered group to guide Invest NZ's set-up

The group will help design a system to match investors with opportunities.

Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle

A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.

Govt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in Auckland

The expat Kiwi was offered a business premium seat from New York.

Major power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mooted

Transpower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.

Shane Jones urges Chatham Islanders to apply for Regional Infrastructure Fund

Minister Shane Jones is encouraging applications to his $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to help with the Chatham Islands' many challenges. Video / Cameron Pitney

‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn

Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.

Engineering firms lose 1200 people in a year

Hundreds laid off but most firms confident things will improve this year.

Opinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund it

OPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.

Wildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawful

Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.

Greenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developments

The Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.

‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults

Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.

Editorial: Finally, a plan to fix our broken RMA

OPINION: The RMA has represented the worst of this country’s bad regulation.