Bill Hammond, one of the country’s most influential artists, has died

[ad_1] Stuff Artist Bill Hammond photographed with one of his paintings in 1994. Lyttelton-born artist Bill Hammond, known for the environmental and social-conscious themes of his work, has passed away. He was considered one of the most influential contemporary painters in New Zealand. Olivia McLeavey, whose family gallery in Wellington …

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Man found dead in Hastings industrial area

[ad_1] MARTY SHARPE / Things The body of a man has been found in this industrial area of ​​Hastings. Police are investigating the death of a man in an industrial area in Hastings. Police were called to an address on Plunket St in the Saint Leonards suburb around 10:40 a.m. …

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The government rejects interest-free loans for NZTA

[ad_1] The government’s main transportation agency, Waka Kotahi-NZTA, received interest-free long-term loans for some of its trucking projects and other projects from another government-owned entity. The idea was rejected by the Treasury, which found “multiple major problems” with the proposal. Crown Infrastructure Partners or CIP approached former Transportation Minister Phil …

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