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Ombudsman slams responses to media questions
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Ombudsman slams responses to media questions

Ombudsman says some agencies aren't meeting their legal obligations

Jem Traylen 28 Sep 2022
NZ’s carbon targets ignored domestic reduction potential
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NZ’s carbon targets ignored domestic reduction potential

New Zealand's carbon emissions reduction commitments appear to have regarded as "irrelevant" what cuts could actually be achieved in the NZ economy.

CTU proposes a four-day work week
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CTU proposes a four-day work week

The NZ Council of Trade Unions has unveiled a five-point plan for the post-covid economy.

Staff reporters 27 Sep 2022
We uncover NZ’s $30 billion carbon target 'hole'
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We uncover NZ’s $30 billion carbon target 'hole'

NZ's self-imposed carbon emissions reductions targets could cost $30b over the next eight years because of our heavy reliance on international markets. 

Pattrick Smellie 27 Sep 2022