Auckland, June 15, 2020 Auckland Council is forecasting a $525 million dollar hole in its budget as a result of Covid-19. It is not alone. Across the country, City and regional Councils are adjusting their budgets. Wellington City Council is deciding what to do with a $70 million dollar shortfall, Hamilton City is facing a $22 million dollar drop in…
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Provincial Growth Fund puts $60 million for new jobs
Wellington, June 15, 2020 The Provincial Growth Fund is providing $60 million to Councils and KiwiRail to create employment for local workers. As part of the recent Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) reset we announced an allocation of $60 million for road and rail projects across the country that will focus on worker redeployment. This is made up of $27.2 million…
Read MoreNational picks businesswoman Rima Nakhle for Takanini
Venkat Raman Auckland, June 14, 2020 Voting delegates of the National Party have chosen Rima Nakhle as their candidate to contest from the newly created Takanini Constituency in South Auckland. She defeated three other candidates at the ‘Members-only, local electorate’ selection held on Saturday, June 13, 2020. About Te Mahia Community Village Born in Sydney, Australia, Ms Nakhle belongs to…
Read MoreTribute to Malaysia Vasudevan on Platinum Jubilee
Online event tomorrow (Monday) by his son Yugendran at 4 pm IST (1030 pm NZT) Venkat Raman Auckland, June 14, 2020 Had he been alive, Malaysia Vasudevan would have received millions of birthday wishes, felicitations and requests for rendition of more than 8000 songs that made him the Golden Voice of South Indian Cinema for almost 50 years. Although Mr…
Read MoreNew Programme addresses homelessness, food shortage
Supplied Content Auckland, June 14, 2020 Two new charitable initiatives have been launched to help thousands of Aucklanders coping with the loss of their homes and food shortages. Many of them are facing poverty for the first time in their lives as a result of Covid-19. The Programme will link those in need with local charities and support services as…
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