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Policy
Third carbon auction this year fails to clear
There were not enough bids to clear the NZUs on offer.
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Politics
Hipkins questioned on India trade plan, economic priorities
Chris Hipkins says he will lead a delegation to India in his first 100 days.
Primary Sector
New Zealand wins dairy access dispute with Canada
NZ brought the dispute against Canada under the CPTPP agreement last year.
Economy
Global dairy prices increase for first time since May
The global dairy trade index increased 2.7% at the latest auction.
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