An Oil Supply Crisis Could Trigger a Sovereignty Crisis for NZ
If middle east oil flows were seriously disrupted, the multibillion dollar costs and geopolitical impacts would hit New Zealand harder than most other OECD countries. Yet we are less prepared though we have excellent options for local renewable fuel [...]
What’s at Risk if GMO Regulation Goes Light?
New Zealand’s unusual degree of exposure to the economic risks posed by GMOs is the first signal that well founded regulation of their outdoor use is needed. GMOs are a different type of risk to many other environmental hazards [...]