367 days ago

What do you think about the new rules on forestry conversions?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Government has announced new legislation to limit the conversion of quality farmland to forestry, but there’s concern the new rules don’t go far enough.

Agriculture and forestry Minister Todd McClay and climate change Minister Simon Watts have announced new rules to limit farm to forestry conversions entering the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), including an annual cap on class 6 land, and a moratorium on classes 1-5.

What do you think about the new rules on forestry conversions? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 10.9% Yes!
    10.9% Complete
715 votes
8 hours ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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14 hours ago

The city's new mayor is setting out his plan

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council is pledging to cut costs and avoid “gold plating” infrastructure as part of a new strategy to limit rates increases, but Mayor Tim Macindoe says central government support may be needed to meet a new national rates cap.

Macindoe said Wellington needed to be “a little more nuanced” and take population growth into account.

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