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Twyford eyes higher health standards for rentals
By Paul McBeth Sept. 4 (BusinessDesk) - Housing Minister Phil Twyford may lift the minimum health standards for rental properties, which could force landlords to shell out for adequate heating, insulation and ventilation. The minister wants feedback on a discussion documen...

Tilt Renewables' independent directors say Infratil-led takeover bid too low
By Rebecca Howard Sept. 4 (BusinessDesk) - Tilt Renewables' independent directors are recommending shareholders reject the $208.5 million Infratil-led takeover offer for the business, saying it is "simply too low". Infrastructure investment company Infratil owns 51 percent...

Methane needs special ETS rules and NZ carbon units need regulation: ProdCom
By Pattrick Smellie Sept. 4 (BusinessDesk) - The Productivity Commission's final report on achieving a low carbon economy makes concrete recommendations on how to treat methane under the Emissions Trading Scheme, says the ETS should be administered by a new, independent govern...