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PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election

PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election

National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited

National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited

Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules

Electoral review proposes a raft of changes to NZ's electoral system including votes for 16 year old, making it easier for small parties to get into Parliament & stricter donations rules

A law just introduced by Congress could make it easier for NZ to crack the American infant formula market

A law just introduced by Congress could make it easier for NZ to crack the American infant formula market

A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair

A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair

Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy

Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy

New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade

New Zealand signs agreement pushed by the US to make supply chains more resilient after Covid-era hit on world trade

Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US

Minister of Trade & Export Growth Damien O’Connor to talk IPEF, APEC & CPTPP issues in the US

Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed

Mercury Energy fined for telling people to pay termination fee when it was not needed

Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points

Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points

The Government's latest budget increases the money made available to ward off cyber attacks against critical national infrastructure

The Government's latest budget increases the money made available to ward off cyber attacks against critical national infrastructure

Phase down of iron-sand based steel production and big cutback in free carbon credits in store after 3-way agreement at NZ Steel

Phase down of iron-sand based steel production and big cutback in free carbon credits in store after 3-way agreement at NZ Steel

Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities

Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities

Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared

Economists hold slightly different views of the Budget's economic forecasts, but feel it reveals NZ to be stronger than was feared

The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs

The Government wants an EV charging station in every settlement with more than 2000 people as it also eyes large EV hubs

Budget unveils tax breaks and training assistance to help the gaming industry compete with Australia

Budget unveils tax breaks and training assistance to help the gaming industry compete with Australia

The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers

The Budget includes subsidies for free or part cost public transport for young people and better wages for bus drivers

Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority

Calls for faster decision making on a new scheme to support renewable electricity have been joined by the Electricity Authority

The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down

The Government is determined to try to negotiate more trade deals in the wake of the UK FTA, whilst acknowledging it will be very hard work with the easy-to-manage trade partners already nailed down

Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax

Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax

New Zealand and Australia's privacy watchdogs announce joint inquiry into Latitude Financial Services' data breach

New Zealand and Australia's privacy watchdogs announce joint inquiry into Latitude Financial Services' data breach

A submission published by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade suggests New Zealand's argument is sound regarding dairy access to Canada

A submission published by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade suggests New Zealand's argument is sound regarding dairy access to Canada

August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss

August 2021 power outage leads to a big penalty imposed on Transpower after its actions were found remiss

Reserve Bank moves to bolster its understanding of cyber resilience in the financial sector

Reserve Bank moves to bolster its understanding of cyber resilience in the financial sector

Privacy Commissioner urges the Government to tighten up privacy laws including bringing in a civil penalty regime

Privacy Commissioner urges the Government to tighten up privacy laws including bringing in a civil penalty regime