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Building resilience

1 October 2016, Build 156

Mike Mendonça, Chief Resilience Officer, Wellington City Council, leads the city’s efforts to adapt to climate change and prepare for natural disasters.

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Leaky schools go-ahead

By Karen Shaw 1 October 2016, Build 156

The Supreme Court recently confirmed that the Ministry of Education can proceed with its action against Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) for what it says was negligence in selling a defective plywood product.

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Bright-line test traps

By Roger Shackelford 1 January 2016, Build 156

It should be straightforward, but the bright-line test has thrown up some situations that have caught sellers out. Tax advisors say that, if you are selling a secondary property within 2 years of purchase, seek advice.

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Capturing value

By Malcom Campbell 1 October 2016, Build 156

There’s no argument that New Zealand needs answers to the demand for urban development and improved infrastructure. Could a method used internationally that captures the value of land to raise capital work here?

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