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An ‘economic’ decision without a full financial analysis
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An ‘economic’ decision without a full financial analysis

Govt lowers emissions standards for car imports without a proper financial analysis of the potential carbon, health & currency costs; When can beach-front home buyers credibly ask for retreat help?
Bernard Hickey
Jul 09, 2024
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As foreshadowed in legislation passed quietly under urgency just before Christmas, the Transport Minister has personally watered down standards for car imports in a way expected to add millions of tonnes to our climate emissions Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The Kākā

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