Bernard’s Picks ‘n’ Mixes for Tuesday, June 3

FT reports climate scientists warning NZ's methane measure puts Paris commitments at risk; Port of Tauranga joins Auckland with big fee hike; Govt diverts most tourist tax receipts away from DoC

My ’Picks ‘n’ Mixes’ of news and other links from Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, climate and poverty on Tuesday, June 3 include:

1. A group of global climate scientists have warned PM Christopher Luxon in an open letter that his plans to introduce a new biogenic methane target would jeopardise New Zealand’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge. The FT-$ reported on the letter. See more in the Top Pick ‘n Mix Six below & Top Climate news.

2. The Government is keeping most of its tourist tax revenues for the consolidated fund, rather than directing it to DOC. See more in the Top Pick ‘n’ Mix Six below.

3. Brooke van Velden is switching WorkSafe’s role from compliance to education. See more in Top Politics news below.

4. In another chunk of administered inflation by a monopoly, the Port of Tauranga is matching the Ports of Auckland’s massive fee hikes. See more below in Top Politics.

5. India has told New Zealand diplomats that dairy won’t be included in their ‘free’ trade deal. See more below in Top Politics.

6. US beef prices are rising sharply because of a surge in flesh-eating screwworms. Hope it doesn’t put you off your breakfast.

Top Pick ‘n’ Mix Six at 6am on Tuesday, June 3