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The return of the EV feebate
Policy Free

The return of the EV feebate

Govt looks at how to phase out the internal combustion engine and gas-guzzling cars.

Ian Llewellyn 14 May 2021
Kombucha's slimy scoby could help clean up NZ’s rivers

Kombucha's slimy scoby could help clean up NZ’s rivers

New research has revealed the power kombucha’s active ingredient can have on drastically reducing E coli levels in dairy effluent. 

Alex Braae 05 May 2021
Low-carbon NZX indices aim to discourage emissions
Markets Free

Low-carbon NZX indices aim to discourage emissions

NZX's own passive fund business, Smartshares, may create an EFT that allows retail investors to buy the low-carbon NZX 50.

Dan Brunskill 04 May 2021
World first climate change law for financial firms introduced
Finance

World first climate change law for financial firms introduced

Ministers say NZ will be the first country to introduce mandatory emissions reporting for private sector companies, as emissions continue to grow.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Apr 2021