Pathways to transition from gas are uncertain and setting deadlines might put energy security at risk and cost billions of dollars.
Meridian says the fact that Australia's electricity market has turned into a train wreck shows its decision to pull out was the right one.
The Ministry for Primary Industries estimated Fonterra’s restructuring would cost the average farmer between $135,000 and $400,000.
Both sides read victory into ILO's diplomatic language on fair pay agreements.