
Thames-Coromandel cyclone recovery costs hit $200m mark
The cost to repair and restore much of what was lost during Cyclone Gabrielle in Thames-Coromandel has cost residents, the government and council more than $200m, with more to come.
According to a Thames-Coromandel District Council cyclone recovery report authored by the council’s recovery team lead Stephen Town, there’s still a lot more work to do and a lot more money to be spent to repair the damage caused in late 2022 and early 2023.


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Poll: Would a new supermarket help NZ?
Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).
Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing giants still dominate?

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60.9% Yes, it will help
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36.3% No, I doubt it'll make a difference
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2.9% Depends - I'll share below