News in Brief
Government acts on visa concerns
Temporary work visas for 10,000 workers are to be extended and be given open work rights, while an extra 250 visas will be provided for vets and dairy workers.
Policy
Climate change
Climate commission cuts EV uptake forecasts
Second hand EVs may not be as plentiful as first thought, although hybrids will help reduce transport emissions, the climate change commission says.
Coronavirus
1m vaccine delivery boost for July
The government says its vaccination progress is ahead of schedule, with a million extra doses now due in July to accelerate rollout to priority groups.
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