[ad_1] The rapid rise in online shopping has prompted NZ Post to lease a venue with more than $ 100 million yet to be built the size of three rugby fields in South Auckland. The state-owned company said the planned new 3.3ha building it would be in addition to their …
Read More »National bets on taxes
[ad_1] SEPTEMBER 19, 2020Updated September 19, 2020 Sam sachdeva Sam Sachdeva is Newsroom’s political editor and covers foreign affairs, trade, defense and security. Show more Commentary National’s surprise tax cut announcement has given the party an explosion of relevance, although how politics will feel to voters is far from clear, …
Read More »New Zealand’s largest medical marijuana grow gets the go-ahead
[ad_1] A Marlborough medical cannabis company has been licensed to grow New Zealand’s largest crop. Photo: Kesu / 123rf Puro received the license on Thursday that allows it to commercially grow 90,000 plants for medical use from the Ministry of Health. The crop will be germinated in tunnel houses before …
Read More »Auckland Bay Bridge Damage: ‘You can’t build one exit forever’
[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. It is not yet known how long the Auckland Harbor Bridge will be partially closed to traffic, says NZTA’s senior travel manager. On Friday, strong gusts of wind forced a truck to cut off a key part of …
Read More »Election 2020: How Poor Rural Northland Could Decide Elections
[ad_1] Shane Jones admits that he feels the weight of NZ First on his shoulders while serving in the Northland electorate. Since NZ First does not have a high enough vote to meet the MMP threshold, the position is a must for the seasoned politician. But there is a catch. …
Read More »Avoid the Auckland Harbor Bridge if you can – Waka Kotahi Transport Chief
[ad_1] It is our city’s largest clothes hanger linking the northern suburbs with the bright lights of the city center and beyond, but motorists are encouraged to, whenever possible, avoid the Auckland Harbor Bridge until major structural repairs are completed. That means taking public transportation, taking the western ring route, …
Read More »‘Extremely rude’: Dunedin pizzeria defends expelling Auckland residents
[ad_1] She says a small number of people from Auckland have visited and understood the precautions. “I guess it’s an indication of the attitude of these customers [on Thursday night] They immediately posted scathing reviews and went straight to the media. “We have introduced additional rules because we have a …
Read More »Taupō’s Man Accomplishes a Rare Feat of Briefly Perplexing Winston Peters After Questioning His Smoking Habit | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] Winston Peters’ political opponents may need to take advice from a Taupō man, who accomplished the rare political feat of perplexing the NZ First leader, at least momentarily, with a question about his smoking habit. Your playlist will load after this ad. Political opponents of NZ First may need …
Read More »Protectors of Ihumātao Receive Supreme Prize at Matariki Awards
[ad_1] Abigail Dougherty / Stuff Pania Newton in Ihumātao during the arrival of the Maori king. (File photo) The group at the center of the fight for Ihumātao won big at the 2020 Matariki Awards. ALMA (Save Our Unique Landscape) – Te Hapori o te Ihu o Mataaho received the …
Read More »New Zealand Elections 2020: Workers’ Sick Days, Minimum Wage Increase Promises Seen by Businesses
[ad_1] “I used all my sick leave for my kids when they got sick,” he says. Motusaga says she would stay home if she had COVID-19 symptoms, but that would mean missing out on a payment her family cannot afford. “I need the money. To pay the rent, put food …
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