Forestry
Rural News Wrap
Duncan Smith and Sally Murphy take a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Forestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confident
A reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction, but not enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector, the Forest Owners Association says.
Government review of Emissions Trading Scheme to be released
The Climate Change Commission has said the ETS in its current form is a threat to achieving the country's reduction targets.
Forestry contractors in danger of shutting down en masse - industry group
Forest industry contractors are rapidly abandoning their business, following too many tough years with no improvement in sight.
Iwi call on government to commit to forestry report recommendations
Immediate action is needed to address unsustainable forestry practices that have put an iwi's lands and waterways at risk, they say.
Govt boosts science funding to prepare for more extreme weather
How many billions will it cost to protect New Zealand against future weather disasters? The government is allocating extra science funds to find out.