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OPINION: A group of University of Auckland academics claim a carbon tax is the most effective way for New Zealand to cut emissions while supporting a stable economy.
The follows a study comparing the effects of three environmental policies: carbon taxes, emissions trading schemes and emission intensity targets on the economy. It also explores environmental impacts on the economy by factoring in how pollution spreads across regions. They admit that carbon taxation may increase the cost of living, particularly by increasing food, transportation and energy prices. Relying on the ETS for emissions reduction is ineffective in terms of meeting NZ’s environmental goals, and agricultural emissions pose a considerable challenge, they say.
No right-minded Government would back a carbon tax that causes more pain than gain, especially for the agriculture sector that remains the backbone of the national economy.
Auckland University master's student Rebecca Strange presented her research into Saccharomyces cerevisiae at the New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific Research Conference in Blenheim in June, and was named runner up in the Best Student Award. She shares some insights into her thesis.
Different winegrowing conditions and practices in three of New Zealand’s major Pinot Noir regions have been reflected in a chemical and sensory analysis of 116 wines from the 2020 vintage.
Farmers are welcoming the Government’s revised science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050.
The Government claims to have delivered on its election promise to protect productive farmland from emissions trading scheme (ETS) but red meat farmers aren’t happy.
The Government is being warned that some recent bad policy decisions are undermining its target of doubling exports by 2030.
OPINION: As negotiations advance on the India-New Zealand FTA, it’s important to remember the joint commitment made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the beginning of this process in March: for a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial agreement.
Minister for Universities, Shane Reti, has opened the final new build in a ten plus year project to upgrade the veterinary facilities at Massey University.
As New Zealand experiences more frequent and severe flooding events, the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is urging consumers to be honest and accurate when making insurance claims for flood damage.
A recently held arable field day in the Manawatu brought with it a timely reminder to be on the lookout for velvetleaf incursions.
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
In partnership with Growing Future Farmers (GFF), Fonterra says it is increasing support for young people entering the dairy industry with a new two-year programme.
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