Labour is now the first party in the MMP era to win more than 50% of the vote.
There was no change to the referenda results, the specials weren’t enough to get the cannabis legalised.
The hemp industry here is understandably disappointed. It saw legalisation as a path towards being able to make products out of the CBD that’s present in low-THC hemp.
If you follow any international sports star on social media, you can get a sense of just how prevalent and popular CBD products are overseas already.
New Zealand has long been looking to diversify its food sector into new high-value products. Have we missed an opportunity here?
Bryan Gibson
Cloud lifts over Synlait Pokeno
Synlait has cleared the way for continued production and further utilisation of its Pokeno site by reaching a settlement with Karl Ye of NZ Industrial Park.
Biosecurity seeking lab boost
With Damien O’Connor firmly reinstalled as minister for agriculture, along with food safety and biosecurity, the Government is positioned to act on some key biosecurity priorities.
How could Biden fix Trump’s America?
America looks certain to dial back the aggressive trade tactics of the Trump era if Joe Biden is confirmed as President.
Hurrell confident in Fonterra’s earnings
Fonterra's management is still confident the earnings guidance of 20c to 35c is achievable with the 40c/kg milksolids higher milk price forecast, chief executive Miles Hurrell said at the annual meeting.
Vote falls short as council looks ahead
A bid to change the way the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council operates failed to get the required support at the co-op’s annual meeting this week, but the man behind it is not too disappointed, as he says the proposal has driven change anyway.
