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Infrastructure
Shane Jones wants to avoid Ruapehu mill closures
The minister said he's ‘keen as mustard’ to assess options.
Law & Regulation
Govt announces changes to fast-track consent law
An expert panel, not ministers, will make final decisions.
Environment
What goes around: Circularity goes off the straight path
The consultancy wants NZ businesses to Ditch linear thinking.
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