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Jacinda Ardern on carve-out for farmers in EV rebate scheme: 'Strong consideration' but rejected
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government considered exemptions for farmers and tradies for its feebate scheme - but ultimately decided against them because they would be "hard to operationalise".The scheme, announced on... Source: NZ [...]
Another drop in prices at Global Dairy Trade Auction
Prices eased again at the second Global Dairy Trade auction for the new season, with a 1.3 per cent drop from the previous event.Whole milk powder - which has the biggest influence on Fonterra's farmgate [...]
Face to face banking fees should be dropped – Age Concern
As technologies, smartphones and the internet continue to change the ways we bank, those without access to such platforms are being increasingly left out - and at a price.Having the opportunity to speak face-to-face with [...]
'Long tunnel' in the mix for Let's Get Wellington Moving rethink
As if a second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington wasn't controversial enough, there's now mention of a "long tunnel" in alternative versions of the city's $6.4 billion transport plan. Let's Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) is [...]
Australia says it's reached a free-trade deal with Britain
Britain and Australia had agreed on a free trade deal that will be released later today, Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan said.The agreement is the first for Britain since it left the European Union.British Prime [...]