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NZ's greenhouse gas emissions hit record
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NZ's greenhouse gas emissions hit record

Industry emissions rose 2.5% in 2019 to the highest recorded level since 2007.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Jul 2021
Silver Fern Farms launching carbon zero certified beef
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Silver Fern Farms launching carbon zero certified beef

Silver Fern Farms claims it has measured the greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing, shipping and consuming a kilogram of 100% Angus beef and will offset them. 

Rebecca Howard 08 Jul 2021
Pounamu export ban extended
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Pounamu export ban extended

Long-running pounamu ban extended to at least 2024.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Jul 2021
RMA reform benefits outweigh costs – probably
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RMA reform benefits outweigh costs – probably

A new resource management system will deliver savings to households and businesses of about $150 million a year, new estimates show.

Ian Llewellyn 07 Jul 2021