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Environment ‘under serious threat’ in NZ, could cost export dollars
Primary Sector

Environment ‘under serious threat’ in NZ, could cost export dollars

A new report reveals 80% of NZ exports are set to be hit by global green rules.

Cost of living surged 6.2% for average household in year
Economy

Cost of living surged 6.2% for average household in year

The average New Zealand household’s cost of living went up 6.2% in the year to March 31, Stats NZ said today.The household living-costs price index for the March quarter was down slightly from the 7.0% hike recorded in the year to Dec 31.But it was still well above the inflation...

Paula Bennett to chair Pharmac as govt commits $6.3b
Policy

Paula Bennett to chair Pharmac as govt commits $6.3b

Former deputy PM Paula Bennett was appointed chair of the Pharmac board on April 28.