Taxpayer-funded interest free loans the worst policy seen in our lifetimes
Source: Taxpayers Union
1 MAY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEResponding the announcement of an interest-free loan scheme for small businesses, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says:“The Government’s...
Rebate a step towards safer roadsides
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has taken steps to encourage the removal of more impounded vehicles from the side of...
May Day – International Workers Day – CTU
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: CTU
All around the world working people are united in the shared experiences of dealing with the COVID-19 virus. “For many working working...
Lockdown – Time for economy to move to Alert Level 2 – Employers
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: EMA
The EMA says the economy needs a return to Alert Level 2 on May 12 to get business back to work and...
Auckland’s city centre vision gets a digital platform
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland’s City Centre Masterplan, the visionary document to guide the city centre’s development for the next 20 years, is now accessible to...
Government boosts cashflow support for small businesses
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government will provide interest free loans for a year to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 economic shock to support...
May Day – International Workers Day
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
All around the world working people are united in the shared experiences of dealing with the COVID-19 virus....
New District Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government
Joanne (Jo) Rielly has been appointed as a District Court Judge with jury jurisdiction to be based in Nelson, Attorney-General David...
Northland Police dog team defies life-threatening career start to win Erridge Cup
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Northland’s Constable Josh Van Der Kwaak and police patrol dog Caesar are the winners of the Erridge Cup awarded...
New caps on loan fees and interest
Source: Consumer Affairs – New Zealand Government
To protect people from excessive interest and fees on credit contracts, the Government has updated the Credit Contract...
Councillor Simpson: Council will help those financially affected by crisis
Source: Auckland Council
I want to be open with Aucklanders about the financial reality our city faces as a result of the Covid-19 crisis and...
Auckland overnight motorway closures 3–9 May 2020
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be...
