Treasury: It’s a matter of ‘when, not if’ taxes need to rise
“The overarching weakness of our current system is that we tax income, particularly capital income, in inconsistent ways,…
Sustainable Business and Finance: AgriZeroNZ backs Canterbury start-up Amua with $1.2m for cow emissions device
A world-first public-private partnership focused on helping farmers reduce emissions without compromising their profitability and productivity, the organisation…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Foreign takeovers put New Zealand’s food future at risk – Alex Worker
Alex Worker, Future Food Aotearoa chairman. Each transaction, viewed in isolation, may seem commercially rational. Together, they reveal…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Focus on renewable electricity is a costly distraction from real energy security
This year’s Mood of the Boardroom survey asked exporters whether New Zealand’s renewable electricity share made any difference…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Paris Agreement at risk as Government lowers methane target – Deborah Russell
It is important New Zealand meets these commitments. As a small nation, we rely on a rules-based international…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Solar power seen as key to easing NZ’s energy crisis
One of the biggest misconceptions about solar in New Zealand is that it needs sunshine, but McCarthy says…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Mainfreight expands renewable energy generation as electric fleet grows
The company operates in 27 countries with 337 branches, “What’s really hard for us is the air and…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Foodstuffs tests heavy-duty electric truck in push to decarbonise fleet
Foodstuffs North Island took the first step back in 2020 by converting a 24-tonne diesel Isuzu into New…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Finance heads urge maturity on ‘woke banking’ debate
The committee is due to report back on New Zealand First’s Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Business leaders back NZ’s practical path to net zero
“In fact, that’s one of our biggest problems. Often we want to celebrate companies that are doing really…
Reserve Bank sees house prices at the upper end of sustainable; worries about struggling businesses, pricey tech stocks and health insurance
The Reserve Bank said the impact on New Zealand exporters had been limited so far, with many diversifying…
Prince William and Princess Kate urge action for a sustainable future
William, unveiling the Earthshot shortlist earlier this month, reflected on the urgency of the prize’s mission. He said:…