Auckland: Transport Plan Goes On The Road

Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded. More>>

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• Labour - Transport funding needs leadership not nitpicking
• Auckland Chamber of Commerce - Auckland mayoral transport funding debate needs innovation
• No More Rates - Dump the most liveable city vision
• Employers And Manufacturers Association - Realistic funding options critical for Auckland transport
• TV3 Video - Footing transport bill sees disagreement in Auckland Supercity

Werewolf Satire: The Other People In Your Neighbourhood

With audio! Under a pile of unused plastic spoons I happened to find an old tin of film. There was no clue as to its contents, and it was just made more mysterious by a note scrawled on the label… More>>

Wellington.Scoop: After protests, Kapiti Mayor Suggests Different CEO Salary System

Mayor Jenny Rowan has raised the concept of a Remuneration Authority for setting Local Government CE salaries in a letter to Local Government New Zealand head Lawrence Yule. More>>

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• Earlier Wellington.Scoop - After protest outside Kapiti council building, mayor says “we got the message”
• Image Martin Doyle - Martin Doyle Cartoon: Where Do Our Rates Go?

Werewolf: Why State Capitalism Is Beating The Free Market

Gordon Campbell: Late last month, the Economist magazine published a debate on state capitalism, in which it proposed that state-led market economies are fast becoming a global rival to the old models of liberal, free market capitalism. More>>

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• Werewolf issue 28

Gordon Campbell: On Bank Profits, And Gerry Brownlee’s Asset Sales Plans For Christchurch

The news that the banks in New Zealand have returned to their pre-global recession levels of profit comes as no real surprise.These flush times for bankers have to be contrasted with the very bad times being experienced in Christchurch – where the city is struggling to meet its $1 billion share of the earthquake rebuild. More>>

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• Michael Garbett - Reorganisation options for Christchurch City Council
• Scoop Business - Weak lending takes pressure off banks’ funding needs: PwC
• PricewaterhouseCoopers - New Zealand banks go from strength to strength
• Labour - Parker vs Brownlee: Sideshow or showdown
• TV3 Video - Brownlee to Bob: Sorry for 'clown' comment - Brownlee's 'clown' comment sign of frustration
Rezoning Announcement:
• NZ Govt - Orange zone decisions hit final stretch - Turf laying a great sign of progress
• Labour - Residents last to know
• Avonside Residents Society - Zoning Announcement Brings Mixed Feelings