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Food industry treading carefully over the use of precision fermentation as a substitute for traditional production
9th Sep 24, 2:19pm
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Food industry treading carefully over the use of precision fermentation as a substitute for traditional production
The energy industry thinks getting gas from offshore drilling might be faster and easier than its critics suppose
5th Sep 24, 11:33am
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The energy industry thinks getting gas from offshore drilling might be faster and easier than its critics suppose
An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
29th Aug 24, 4:35pm
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An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
26th Aug 24, 11:45am
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Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
Government and exporters battling to avert the latest in a series of non-tariff barriers that can harm trade just as actual tariffs can
9th Aug 24, 11:44am
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Government and exporters battling to avert the latest in a series of non-tariff barriers that can harm trade just as actual tariffs can
Academic and veteran environmentalist Mike Joy assails easy solutions to climate change such as biofuels, and calls for more intellectual rigour and simpler lifestyles for the sake of the planet
1st Aug 24, 12:34pm
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Academic and veteran environmentalist Mike Joy assails easy solutions to climate change such as biofuels, and calls for more intellectual rigour and simpler lifestyles for the sake of the planet
Earl Bardsley, the man behind the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme idea, sees irony that soon after the Government ended preparatory work on the project dry year issues are emerging
23rd Jul 24, 6:09pm
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Earl Bardsley, the man behind the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme idea, sees irony that soon after the Government ended preparatory work on the project dry year issues are emerging
Parliament's Health Select Committee to look at funding and asset thresholds as the aged care industry heads towards crisis point
19th Jul 24, 10:30am
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Parliament's Health Select Committee to look at funding and asset thresholds as the aged care industry heads towards crisis point
The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
10th Jul 24, 8:27am
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The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
The Government plans to unveil GE proposals by the end of August and is expected to use Australia's experience as a guide
9th Jul 24, 2:28pm
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The Government plans to unveil GE proposals by the end of August and is expected to use Australia's experience as a guide
An arrangement designed to ease costs by aligning technical standards between New Zealand and Australia is fracturing due to high costs
25th Jun 24, 4:29pm
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An arrangement designed to ease costs by aligning technical standards between New Zealand and Australia is fracturing due to high costs
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
20th Jun 24, 7:54am
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
15th Jun 24, 9:10am
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
13th Jun 24, 10:14am
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Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
13th Jun 24, 9:56am
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Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
Te Pāti Māori's leaders say Budget 2024 has little for their people, backing this up with a declaration of independence
31st May 24, 7:52am
Te Pāti Māori's leaders say Budget 2024 has little for their people, backing this up with a declaration of independence
Budget 2024 adds to existing infrastructure announcements to boost networks
Statistics from the Meat Industry Association show the US became a more lucrative destination for red meat sales than China in April
29th May 24, 5:02pm
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Statistics from the Meat Industry Association show the US became a more lucrative destination for red meat sales than China in April
Energy Minister Simeon Brown says plans to shut down New Zealand's only spot market for gas is a matter for the industry
29th May 24, 7:07am
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Energy Minister Simeon Brown says plans to shut down New Zealand's only spot market for gas is a matter for the industry
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says complex and costly environmental rules can be ineffective
23rd May 24, 3:32pm
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says complex and costly environmental rules can be ineffective
The Government has been told the supply of natural gas is getting worse
New figures from the Meat Industry Association provide grim news for March quarter
7th May 24, 9:33am
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New figures from the Meat Industry Association provide grim news for March quarter
Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
6th May 24, 2:49pm
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Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
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New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
2nd May 24, 2:02pm
New Zealand government seeking legal advice on what it can do after saying Canada is failing to comply with a trade dispute ruling on dairy access
The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices
26th Apr 24, 4:06pm
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The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices