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Carbon pricing veers close to trigger point
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Carbon pricing veers close to trigger point

As NZ carbon prices reach record highs, there is speculation the government might move to lift current ceilings on prices.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Jul 2021
Conflicts of interest to the fore in unit title reform debate
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Conflicts of interest to the fore in unit title reform debate

Better disclosure and controls for body corporate conflicts are desperately needed, a select committee on unit titles hears.

Brent Melville 13 Jul 2021
Sympathy, but no support for stricken travel sector
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Sympathy, but no support for stricken travel sector

MPs say they don't support sector specific assistance for travel agents.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Jul 2021
Public consultation on border reopening plan next month: Ardern
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Public consultation on border reopening plan next month: Ardern

The government will consult with the public on its plans for reconnecting the country to the rest of the world when the covid-19 pandemic recedes sufficiently to allow that to occur, PM says.

Staff reporters 12 Jul 2021