environment
Nick Smith says tackling land bankers best done by creating competitive land markets; Welcomes Productivity Commission proposals
6th Apr 17, 7:05am
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Nick Smith says tackling land bankers best done by creating competitive land markets; Welcomes Productivity Commission proposals
Government refuses to consider OECD's recommendation to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme despite agriculture making up half of NZ's emissions; OECD suggests Government eases back funding for irrigation
21st Mar 17, 9:19am
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Government refuses to consider OECD's recommendation to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme despite agriculture making up half of NZ's emissions; OECD suggests Government eases back funding for irrigation
Jenée Tibshraeny looks at how the tensions between economic growth and protecting the environment are exacerbated in the regions
2nd Mar 17, 1:06pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny looks at how the tensions between economic growth and protecting the environment are exacerbated in the regions
Nirmal Nair on global energy issues, electricity blackouts, infrastructure resilience and university trends for export skill/qualification training and more
24th Feb 17, 10:05am
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Nirmal Nair on global energy issues, electricity blackouts, infrastructure resilience and university trends for export skill/qualification training and more
William Rolleston sees the advent of argument dressed up as science but which abandons the principles of evidence, balance and context in order to persuade
16th Feb 17, 8:52am
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William Rolleston sees the advent of argument dressed up as science but which abandons the principles of evidence, balance and context in order to persuade
Mt Albert by-election to test how palatable The Opportunities Party's 'radical centrism' will be in the general election; Geoff Simmons explains why 'it's time for something fresh'
10th Feb 17, 9:16am
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Mt Albert by-election to test how palatable The Opportunities Party's 'radical centrism' will be in the general election; Geoff Simmons explains why 'it's time for something fresh'
Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
24th Jan 17, 10:22am
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Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"
Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
20th Jan 17, 11:27am
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Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
High profile economist Gareth Morgan launching 'The Opportunities Party', says it's a rebellion against the politics of mediocrity & against the inertia of the established parties
4th Nov 16, 9:36am
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High profile economist Gareth Morgan launching 'The Opportunities Party', says it's a rebellion against the politics of mediocrity & against the inertia of the established parties
William Rolleston challenges the many claims that point the finger of blame for the Havelock North water contamination and system failure; calls for science-based evidence gathering
27th Aug 16, 4:50pm
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William Rolleston challenges the many claims that point the finger of blame for the Havelock North water contamination and system failure; calls for science-based evidence gathering
Andrew Campbell on the climate crisis, urban design, low incomes, making the Olympics work financially, Pokemon Go, Dilbert & more
5th Aug 16, 10:34am
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Andrew Campbell on the climate crisis, urban design, low incomes, making the Olympics work financially, Pokemon Go, Dilbert & more
William Rolleston's address to the Federated Farmers of NZ National Council - June 2016
29th Jun 16, 9:35am
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William Rolleston's address to the Federated Farmers of NZ National Council - June 2016
The OECD Better Life Index finds that New Zealanders are the seventh most satisfied with their lives, out of the 38 member countries
1st Jun 16, 9:44am
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The OECD Better Life Index finds that New Zealanders are the seventh most satisfied with their lives, out of the 38 member countries
Budget 2016 - Summary of all spending plans
26th May 16, 3:02pm
Budget 2016 - Summary of all spending plans
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy examines how the TPPA levels the playing field for foreign and domestic businesses competing for government contracts
9th May 16, 10:43am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy examines how the TPPA levels the playing field for foreign and domestic businesses competing for government contracts
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy notes that the TPPA makes no mention of 'climate change'. But it does contain other environmental safeguards
26th Apr 16, 1:02pm
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy notes that the TPPA makes no mention of 'climate change'. But it does contain other environmental safeguards
Motu research analysts on Auckland NIMBYs, the uneven US recovery, driverless cars, the Robin Hood of science, the cheating economy & more
4th Mar 16, 10:02am
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Motu research analysts on Auckland NIMBYs, the uneven US recovery, driverless cars, the Robin Hood of science, the cheating economy & more
Smith finally tables RMA reform after doing deal with Maori Party; National fails to get section 6 & 7 reform to focus on economic development
26th Nov 15, 12:54pm
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Smith finally tables RMA reform after doing deal with Maori Party; National fails to get section 6 & 7 reform to focus on economic development
Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director
11th Sep 15, 10:50am
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Former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman resigns as MP to replace veteran campaigner Bunny McDiarmid as Greenpeace NZ's executive director
Budget 2015 - Summary of all spending plans
Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
17th Apr 15, 2:26pm
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Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
Kiwis view economic issues as the biggest problems facing NZ; Housing shortage/housing affordability up 4% to 10% in March. Environmental issues hardly rate a mention
3rd Apr 15, 11:26am
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Kiwis view economic issues as the biggest problems facing NZ; Housing shortage/housing affordability up 4% to 10% in March. Environmental issues hardly rate a mention
Gareth Morgan gives 5 reasons why existing farmers should oppose more dairy conversions
28th Mar 15, 7:00am
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Gareth Morgan gives 5 reasons why existing farmers should oppose more dairy conversions
Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
12th Dec 14, 10:30am
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Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
Elizabeth Davies discovers being more environmentally responsible both feels good and saves money
3rd Dec 14, 9:00am
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Elizabeth Davies discovers being more environmentally responsible both feels good and saves money