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Iwi defends Meridian Energy payment over dam
A West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.
Meridian paid iwi after position change on dam
Meridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.
Mayor backs $300m hydro dam plan
Mayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.
Heat increases on Govt to delay start of carbon trading
The Government is under increasing pressure to delay, or at least soften the impact of, the emissions trading scheme.
Key: Government must prove mining is worthwhile
The Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.
Shell petrol stations now Kiwi-owned
Shell's NZ petrol stations are now locally owned, with Infratil and the Super Fund saying that a large chunk of profits will stay in NZ.
Shell petrol stations now Kiwi-owned
Infratil and the NZ Super Fund says they have finalised the purchase of Shell New Zealand in a $696.5 million joint venture deal.
Mining critics 'ignore the facts' says Govt
The opposition has seized on an article in the Economist which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.
Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key
The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.