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Call To Tax Protein And Dairy

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The production of meat and dairy is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases (GHGs), responsible for 20-50% of all manufactured GHGs. New Zealand is one of the many countries called upon to introduce a tax on meat and dairy. This is in hopes that it will effectively lower…

Howl of A Protest Against “Ute Tax” Gathers Momentum

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The farming community is all set to demonstrate their displeasure at new tax regulations they feel are unfairly targeting their livelihoods and mounting unnecessary regulations. Top of the agenda is the government’s Clean Car Package. It introduces new legislation meant to encourage more New Zealanders to invest in lower carbon-emitting…