First, a simple reminder from RNZ’s Farah Hancock published last year of why we need to tackle agricultural emissions. The Herald’s Jamie Morton has a great backgrounder on the proposal and an explanation of exactly how it will work. The shape of the proposed scheme also isn’t what was backed by the industry. The reactionThe industry groups involved in the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) working group have strongly opposed the proposal. The Herald’s editorial this morning (paywalled) ends by concluding “that flames of condemnation come from all sides will give this government some confidence it has landed somewhere near the right position.”

Source: Stuff October 12, 2022 19:47 UTC