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BlueScope picks NZ Steel's Stephens for global emissions role
Infrastructure Free

BlueScope picks NZ Steel's Stephens for global emissions role

Australia’s biggest steelmaker picks Kiwi boss to lead carbon reduction efforts.

Gavin Evans 22 Feb 2021
Rail electrification doable with funding: KiwiRail
Infrastructure

Rail electrification doable with funding: KiwiRail

KiwiRail says more rail passenger services would improve the economics of electrifying the major North Island train lines.

Gavin Evans 19 Feb 2021
NZ’s environmental iceberg: cruise ships
Policy

NZ’s environmental iceberg: cruise ships

Cruise ship arrivals in Akaroa went from 16 in 2011 to 93 in 2020, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment report highlights.

Paul McBeth 19 Feb 2021
Environmental pressure on govt for departure tax
Economy

Environmental pressure on govt for departure tax

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says tax would stifle visitor demand.

Paul McBeth 18 Feb 2021