M.I.A.
OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released by the Treasury.
OPINION: Judith Collins, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, has upset the more woke members of the science community by announcing a regulation change to narrow the scope of the $83.5 million/year Marsden Fund.
This means that the money will go to science with measurable outcomes, unwinding Grant Robertson's wider scope which included humanities and social sciences.
As Collins says, "Real impact on our economy will come from areas such as physics, chemistry, maths, engineering and biomedical sciences".
Examples of the type of research Dr Siouxsie Wiles and her woke mates are upset about losing include: 'Linking the celestial spheres to end-of-life experiences: The research hopes to rekindle the ancient connection to the stars and re-imagine the meaning of death'. Cost: $861,000!
And there (used to be) plenty more where that came from.
According to the latest Fresh Produce Trend Report from United Fresh, 2026 will be a year where fruit and vegetables are shaped by cost pressures, rapid digital adoption, and a renewed focus on wellbeing at home.
The Roar is a highlight of the game hunting calendar in New Zealand, with thousands of hunters set to head for the hills to hunt male stags during March and April.
OPINION: The past few weeks have been tough on farms across the North Island: floods and storms have caused damage and disruption to families and businesses.
European dairy giant Arla Foods celebrated its 25th anniversary as a cross-border, farmer-owned co-operative with a solid half-year result.
The sale of Fonterra’s global consumer and related businesses is expected to be completed within two months.
Fonterra is boosting its butter production capacity to meet growing demand.

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