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Gas dilemma: why govt didn't set a phase-out deadline
Policy

Gas dilemma: why govt didn't set a phase-out deadline

Pathways to transition from gas are uncertain and setting deadlines might put energy security at risk and cost billions of dollars.

Ian Llewellyn 20 Jun 2022
Taking lessons from Australia's energy woes
Policy

Taking lessons from Australia's energy woes

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.

Ian Llewellyn 17 Jun 2022
Government favours Fonterra’s commercial interests: MPI
Policy

Government favours Fonterra’s commercial interests: MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries estimated Fonterra’s restructuring would cost the average farmer between $135,000 and $400,000.

Jenny Ruth 17 Jun 2022
Showdown at ILO a fizzer?
Policy

Showdown at ILO a fizzer?

Both sides read victory into ILO's diplomatic language on fair pay agreements.

Jem Traylen 13 Jun 2022