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Why giving the Commerce Commission the power to set 'fair' fuel prices is unfair on NZ’s climate targets

Written by Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland

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The government announcement that the Commerce Commission will soon have the power to regulate wholesale petrol and diesel prices might be good news for cash-strapped motorists, but it’s arguably a retrograde step in the fight against climate change.

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Why giving the Commerce Commission the power to set 'fair' fuel prices is unfair on NZ’s climate targets

NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026

How do airlines set bag and weight limits? An ex-pilot explains new changes on the way

Is it okay to feel ‘schadenfreude’ at work? Here’s how to navigate this complex emotion

Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with Australia

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Innowell Appoints Dr. Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer

5 Challenges You May Face While Managing Your Self-Storage Business Remotely

Tinder partners with COSMOPOLITAN’S Bachelor of the Year

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

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