Govt plans tree-planting frenzy, report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target
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Govt plans tree-planting frenzy, report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target

According to projections released with its draft Emissions Reduction Plan on Wednesday, the Government is no longer on track to meet its third emissions budget.Significantly more work is needed to meet New Zealand’s Paris commitments, which will likely result in billions of dolla...

Staff reporters 17 Jul 2024
ComCom still concerned at loss of competition from Foodstuffs merger
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ComCom still concerned at loss of competition from Foodstuffs merger

The regulator is seeking submissions on unresolved issues with the proposed merger.

Staff reporters 16 Jul 2024
Kiwibank to get sentenced in October for duping some home loan customers over fees, overdrafts
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Kiwibank to get sentenced in October for duping some home loan customers over fees, overdrafts

Kiwibank will be sentenced in October for misleading some customers over home loan fees and overdrafts.Court documents show in some new detail what the Commerce Commission accused Kiwibank of.Kiwibank last month said it was disappointed for letting some customers down and it prom...

Staff reporters 16 Jul 2024