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Will Labour - NZ First coalition bring a new era in regional development?
It's a political touchstone because it suggests no-one will be left behind or miss out and acknowledges the importance of the land industries. A common refrain is how policies will unlock the potential of the regions and how the heartland will be at the forefront of political settings.
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Jacinda Ardern discusses priorities
A more even playing field for workers, and a concerted effort on housing will be early priorities for the new coalition.
Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern has been outlining what she hopes to achieve in the first 100 days in office, which formally begin on Thursday.
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The stage of the economy that the new government inherits
Analysis - Opinion is divided between economists on whether the country is heading for an economic slowdown or just taking a breather for another period of solid growth. RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford takes a look at the numbers.
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Let's get quizzical
How well do you know the latest facts and figures in ED?
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NZ may be about to see the biggest shift in the economy since 1984
OPINION: New Zealand may be about to see the biggest change of economic direction since the reforms that started 33 years back in 1984.
The signals from incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her deputy Winston Peters were immediate.
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Fast - track law to clear track for America's Cup
Special legislation is likely to be pushed through to ensure Auckland can host the America's Cup.
Documents obtained by the Herald on Sunday under the Official Information Act reveal the Auckland Council raised concerns with the previous government over the condensed timeline to deliver infrastructure for the event.
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Marsden Point sold to Kiwi developer
The Marsden City development has been sold to a New Zealand buyer.
And with Winston Peters in the thick of government after promising to bring new port work to Whangarei, the acquisition could be perfect timing for the new owner.
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Coalition result unlikely to trouble markets for long
Despite the lack of policy detail so far from the newly-formed government, plenty of pre-election signals were given to provide a steer as to some likely areas of change.
Employment laws, immigration, housing, regional development and restrictions on land sales to foreign investors are all in for a shakeup.
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The role of regions, and looking after them
Queenmaker Winston Peters described Labour and National as "big city parties with big city views" when he was on the campaign trail.
Both Peter's and PM-elect Jacinda Ardern promised regional New Zealand would get more attention, and cash, than they had under a National government.
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First ever salary report for economic development professionals - Anonymous
EDNZ is intent on developing a salary survey report, the first ever for economic development practitioners. You can help shape that report by participating in this individual salary survey. You can choose to participate anonymously. The final report will be available in the new year. Depending on whether you type with two fingers or ten, it will take you between 3 and 5 minutes ;-)
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Shamubeel Eaqub: Trickier times ahead for new government
The new government will take charge of an economy that will not get the easy economic gains from bank lending largesse of recent years. They will face a stiff headwind.
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Aoraki Development echoes Economic Development NZ report
The head of South Canterbury's economic development agency has echoed a new report, calling for more central government funding for regional development.
On Thursday, Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) released a report titled "Regional development needs a fresh approach".
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Tourism boost for Wellington
Reopening of the Sofitel Wellington hotel will go some way towards easing the shortage of visitor accommodation in the capital - a major issue for the city's growing tourism sector.
"The Wellington region's visitor numbers have grown strongly for several years, across leisure tourism, business events and commercial travel," says David Perks, GM venues, marketing and destination development for the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency.
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New Zealanders continue to return home
For decades, Kiwis have been moving across the ditch in search for a better life in Australia. Now they're coming back, news.com.au reports.
A resurgent and more confident New Zealand continues to lure expatriates home in strong numbers as interest in the Australian economy begins to wane.
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Tenders
You can now advertise your tenders on the Economic Development NZ website. Simply email info@economicdevelopment.org.nz with details of the tender.
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