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Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary

OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.

'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to

Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics

Business leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challenges

Executives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.

Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice

In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly

'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title

The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.

Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k

The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.

'Highly careless or even negligent': Farm manager fined $52k for effluent pollution

An experienced Bay of Plenty farm manager has been fined for illegal effluent discharge.

So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market

Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?

Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood

An ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.

NRC cracks down on defiant firelighter

A Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.

Opinion: Does the Fast-track Approvals Bill hand too much power to three ministers?

OPINION: Bill widely criticised for potentially handing too much power to three ministers.

Meet the Government’s 'independent' fast-track consenting advisors, their connections and interests

The fast-track consenting panel advising ministers, and their connections and interests.

Editorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinking

OPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.

Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate

OPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.

Gisborne letters: Mining not the answer, Grey St mobility park

OPINION: As Sir David Attenborough once said: 'We have a finite environment – the planet.'