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RNZ articles on congestion charging and time-of-use charging (July-August 2024)
Summary Radio New Zealand (RNZ) covers the push to legalise congestion charges and time-of-use...
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Michael Connett’s NZ Speaking Tour on Water Fluoridation
Fluoride Free NZ has organised for US Lawyer Michael Connett to tour New Zealand in February 2025....
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Crown Observer to Monitor Wellington City Council
Summary On the 22 October 2024 Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced that he was...
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AA on Road Pricing: Member Views and the Association’s Position
Summary The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) describes itself as “New Zealand’s biggest...
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OPINION: Building on Weak Foundations
By Andrew Bydder, Hamilton City Councillor Last week, Kainga Ora (Housing New Zealand) proudly...
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“Stop Water Fluoridation” petition (closes 19 Nov 2024)
This petition to parliament is due to close on 19 November 2024 (11:59 pm). Go to this link to...
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OPINION: Hamilton City Council Borrowing to Increase
The government is allowing debt to rise to 500% of waters revenue for new “Local Water Done Well” Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs). There are also plans to increase the borrowing limit for high growth councils to 350% of council revenue.
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