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Infrastructure
Methane satellite mission control in New Zealand
An international space mission to help tackle climate change will be based in New Zealand as the government works toward a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods announced the government is putting $26 million toward Methan...
Economy
RCEP deal well received; India's absence disappoints
News that 15 of 16 nations managed to agree to the 20-chapter Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal has been well received although India’s absence is disappointing.“It is regrettable negotiating partners were unable to conclude an acceptable market access outcom...
Luxon a shoo-in for National in Botany
Former Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has all but sealed the political fate of dissident National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross by winning the party's selection as candidate for the Auckland electorate seat of Botany.Party leader Simon Bridges welcomed Luxon's selecti...
Finance
Fiscal pros and cons of baby boomers
Baby boomers are usually considered a huge fiscal problem as they retire and start drawing ever more superannuation and health spending just as the working-age population available to support them dwindles. For former Bank of New Zealand chief economist Tony Alexander, though,...
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