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David Skilling says even as transitory inflation fades, pressures due to global strategic competition are building – shaping inflation, rates, & monetary policy
21st Jan 23, 10:09am
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David Skilling says even as transitory inflation fades, pressures due to global strategic competition are building – shaping inflation, rates, & monetary policy
Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
18th Jan 23, 9:22am
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Allan Barber sees most rural organisations responding favourably to the compromises the Government conceded on emissions pricing, accepting more HWEN negotiated positions
David Skilling introduces his new bi-weekly Global Briefing Notes. In this first edition he is watching China, commodities, global trade flows, multipolarity, and Japan
15th Jan 23, 6:00am
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David Skilling introduces his new bi-weekly Global Briefing Notes. In this first edition he is watching China, commodities, global trade flows, multipolarity, and Japan
The stresses of the past few years have highlighted the strengths & weaknesses of countries in a period of regime change, says David Skilling
8th Jan 23, 7:40am
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The stresses of the past few years have highlighted the strengths & weaknesses of countries in a period of regime change, says David Skilling
Ardern and O'Connor promise low initial methane price, cheap nitrogen price and inclusion of riparian planting in ETS
21st Dec 22, 11:54am
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Ardern and O'Connor promise low initial methane price, cheap nitrogen price and inclusion of riparian planting in ETS
Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?
17th Dec 22, 10:15am
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Forecasts for 2022, from inflation to Ukraine, were generally off the mark. So in a world of deep uncertainty, what might surprise in 2023?
Climate-related accounting disclosure standards 'will help to drive capital towards activities that support the transition to a low-emissions future'
15th Dec 22, 11:08am
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Climate-related accounting disclosure standards 'will help to drive capital towards activities that support the transition to a low-emissions future'
NZ’s proposed pumped storage hydropower project will cost billions – here’s how to make it worthwhile
13th Dec 22, 4:44pm
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NZ’s proposed pumped storage hydropower project will cost billions – here’s how to make it worthwhile
More competition is often proposed as a means of moderating monopolies and oligopolies. But economist Brian Easton argues that it may be better to reduce competition in order for the electricity industry to meet our climate change needs
12th Dec 22, 8:19am
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More competition is often proposed as a means of moderating monopolies and oligopolies. But economist Brian Easton argues that it may be better to reduce competition in order for the electricity industry to meet our climate change needs
 Ian McAllister & Sarah Cameron assess what happened in this year's Australian election and look at what it means for the party system
5th Dec 22, 3:00pm
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 Ian McAllister & Sarah Cameron assess what happened in this year's Australian election and look at what it means for the party system
Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
29th Nov 22, 5:00am
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Lincoln University releases information about the way climate change may affect farming locations and type of production, and how farmers can respond, in a Westpac-supported report
Toby Phillips argues it’s time to add climate change and net-zero emissions to the RBA’s top 3 economic goals
22nd Nov 22, 9:33am
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Toby Phillips argues it’s time to add climate change and net-zero emissions to the RBA’s top 3 economic goals
COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis
21st Nov 22, 11:53am
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COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis
Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
17th Nov 22, 2:04pm
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Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
16th Nov 22, 2:32pm
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Why COP27 should be the last of these pointless corporate love-ins
Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
9th Nov 22, 8:00am
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Government sets minimum onshore fuel-holding obligations, postpones sustainable biofuels obligation till 2024 and gives regulatory option for Commerce Commission to set fair prices, if needed
Department of Internal Affairs report puts a spotlight on NZ communities & councils facing both flood risk and financial hardship
2nd Nov 22, 4:36pm
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Department of Internal Affairs report puts a spotlight on NZ communities & councils facing both flood risk and financial hardship
Reserve Bank sees potential for more risk to banks & property owners from river & surface water flooding than coastal flooding
1st Nov 22, 11:37am
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Reserve Bank sees potential for more risk to banks & property owners from river & surface water flooding than coastal flooding
From farming to fermentation: how New Zealand could ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions
31st Oct 22, 11:21am
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From farming to fermentation: how New Zealand could ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions
Farmers need certainty over emissions pricing – removing the Government from the equation might help
28th Oct 22, 10:54am
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Farmers need certainty over emissions pricing – removing the Government from the equation might help
Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Chief Executive on the challenges of resuming overseas tourism and striving to be regenerative
26th Oct 22, 10:05am
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Chief Executive on the challenges of resuming overseas tourism and striving to be regenerative
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods unveils terms of reference for energy strategy to support a net-zero 2050
21st Oct 22, 1:13pm
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Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods unveils terms of reference for energy strategy to support a net-zero 2050
NZ's biggest firms will soon have to disclose their climate risk - but will it really curb climate change?
10th Oct 22, 1:14pm
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NZ's biggest firms will soon have to disclose their climate risk - but will it really curb climate change?
Earl Bardsley explains what the Government investigating his idea for a pumped hydro scheme could mean for NZ's electricity market
29th Sep 22, 10:30am
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Earl Bardsley explains what the Government investigating his idea for a pumped hydro scheme could mean for NZ's electricity market
Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
20th Sep 22, 10:03am
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Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says