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Climate change 'most serious' environmental issue for New Zealand - report

2016-06-29 09:29:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Stuff: Climate change is a global problem. Urban areas are key to reducing carbon emissions, says an environmental report. Climate change is the most serious environmental issue New Zealanders face, according to a new report by the Environment Commissioner. Dr Jan Wright said there was "no question" climate change was worrying and had flow-on effects, in her commentary on the government's Environment Aotearoa 2015 report. That report had singled out rapid growth in dairy farmland and surging carbon...

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Airways New Zealand and NATS sign MoU to enhance ATM capabilities

2016-06-27 01:00:00| Airport Technology

Airways New Zealand has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based NATS to establish the base for collaboration between the two air navigation services providers (ANSPs).

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New Zealand grape harvest jumps 34%

2016-06-20 18:05:06| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

New Zealand's wine grape harvest has rebounded from last year's slump, up 34%, according to the country's wine trade body.

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New Zealand: Why business must act on climate change

2016-06-20 03:11:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

NZ Business: Rachel Brown spells out what climate change means for New Zealand businesses and why they need to take it seriously. Unless you've been hiding under a rock you will have noticed that climate change news is everywhere. 2015 was the hottest year on record. Thermometers in India hit a searing 51 degrees Celsius in May. All major world economies have committed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. The Royal Society of New Zealand has called for immediate action on climate change.... the list...

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