Finance

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Big gaps between NZX companies' green reporting
Markets

Big gaps between NZX companies' green reporting

A snapshot of NZX companies' readiness for new climate reporting standards.

Greg Hurrell 09 Dec 2022
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Motu: govt's Warmer Homes delivers up to $7.49 for every $1
Policy

Motu: govt's Warmer Homes delivers up to $7.49 for every $1

Motu’s study of the government’s warmer homes programme found it delivered significantly more than it cost as well as improving people’s wellbeing.

Jenny Ruth 08 Dec 2022
More than 100,000 homes insulated in four years
Policy

More than 100,000 homes insulated in four years

The government's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme covered 80% of insulation costs and up to 80% of the cost of an efficient heater to eligible lower-income homeowners.

Staff reporters 08 Dec 2022
Rakon shareholders want a dividend, please
Markets

Rakon shareholders want a dividend, please

The company told shareholders last year it would pay a dividend, then this year said it wouldn't.

Riley Kennedy 08 Dec 2022