Articles tagged with Labour Government
Forestry ETS Costs Slashed to $10.25/Ha, Boosting NZ Forest Owners
2 weeks ago | 233 viewsForestry Minister Todd McClay announced a reduction in the Emissions Trading Scheme annual charge for forest owners from $14.90 to $10.25 per hectare, marking a 66% decrease since the National-led Government took office. The changes, resulting from a second operational cost review, also include updated service fees and new targeted fees to better reflect actual administration costs while maintaining service quality. Consultation on these proposals, which aim to support the forestry sector’s role in emissions targets, opens now with updated settings expected to take effect by mid-2026.
Tags: Todd McClay Forestry Minister Emissions Trading Scheme ETS Registry forest owners Labour Government cost reduction New Zealand forestry sectorRotorua Ends Contracted Emergency Housing, Rehousing Families for Stability
1 month ago | 284 viewsThe Government has officially ended contracted emergency housing in Rotorua, reducing reliance on temporary motel accommodations by 85 percent and rehousing all families into permanent homes. This marks a significant improvement from the previous system, which trapped families in unstable living situations and damaged the city's reputation. While contracted emergency housing motels have closed, non-contracted emergency housing remains available as a last-resort option for those in genuine need.
Tags: Tama Potaka Todd McClay Rotorua Government Emergency Housing Housing Minister Labour Government Whānau Tourism HomelessnessTreasury Report: Pitfalls of Excessive Government Spending Exposed
6 months ago | 815 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis highlights Treasury's report on the dangers of excessive government spending, emphasizing the challenges of using large spending measures in response to one-off shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic. The report criticizes the fiscal response to Covid, pointing out significant errors made and urging policymakers to avoid repeating those mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of restoring fiscal guardrails promptly after increased spending during crises, praising the current Government's commitment to responsible fiscal and economic management.
Tags: Treasury report government spending Finance Minister Nicola Willis fiscal policy economic shocks Labour government fiscal responseNew Zealand Farmers' Confidence Soars: Leading the Charge to Double Export Value
6 months ago | 2007 viewsFarmer confidence in New Zealand has reached an eight-year high, indicating the resilience of the sector and progress towards doubling export value. The shift in sentiment is evident from the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey, showing a significant increase in confidence levels. This positive trend is attributed to the hard work of rural New Zealanders and government support, with key improvements in profitability, productivity, and mental health reported.
Tags: Farmer confidence Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay New Zealand export value Federated Farmers Confidence Survey rural New Zealanders Labour government profitability mental healthGovernment Revokes Vaping Battery Rule Amid Court Challenge
6 months ago | 1056 viewsThe Government is revoking 2023 regulations mandating removable batteries in vaping devices to address a court challenge by Mason Corporation Limited. Cabinet decided this action would resolve the case, allowing withdrawal of proceedings related to regulations introduced by the previous Labour government. The change will be implemented on September 1, eliminating the requirement for removable batteries in vaping devices, with no anticipated adverse effects on smoking or vaping rates due to prior legislation banning disposable vapes popular among youth.
Tags: Government regulations vaping devices removeable batteries court challenge Mason Corporation Limited Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Labour government gazetted disposable vapes