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Treasury rethinking impact of RBNZ policy
Economy

Treasury rethinking impact of RBNZ policy

The Crown's books are in much better shape than what the Treasury through just three months ago.

Paul McBeth 16 Dec 2020
Taxing workload for Parker as land tax rules report looms
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Taxing workload for Parker as land tax rules report looms

Work on land tax rules, welfare reform, and the tax implications for environmental policies are all coming to a head. 

Paul McBeth 16 Dec 2020
Covid vaccines may need EPA approval, especially with GMO
Law & Regulation BIMS

Covid vaccines may need EPA approval, especially with GMO

Covid-19 vaccines may need a tick of approval under the hazardous substances and new organisms regime.

Staff reporters 15 Dec 2020
Ministers need to make decisions now to avoid critical environmental change in the future
News in Brief BIMS

Ministers need to make decisions now to avoid critical environmental change in the future

Early decisions are needed on resource management law changes, water allocation issues and climate change response, officials have told ministers.

Staff reporters 15 Dec 2020