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New government procurement rules a big step forward
We congratulate government on the new rules for procurement, a major step forward for the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The Rules of Procurement (4th Edition) came into effect on 1 October 2019 following a period of industry consultation. They mandate how government agencies should procure products and services. The rules bring a focus on broader…
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Why we don’t support the Public Interest test
Metals New Zealand has made a submission on MBIE’s proposed Trade (Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties) Act 1988: Applying the Public Interest test. We do not support the Public Interest test for a range of reasons outlined in our submission – but most significantly, it oversimplifies economic effects and does not measure down-stream effects on other…
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Our submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon Bill) Amendment Act
Why are metals sector organisations so critical to New Zealand’s transition to a circular and low emission economy? Nick Collins our CEO recently provided the answers an oral submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon Bill) Amendment Act. Watch him live here [starting at 1 hour 15 minutes]. A…
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Metals journey to zero carbon
New Zealand is on a journey to low emissions because it’s the right thing to do for future generations. New Zealand also wants to build resilience to the impacts of climate change, to reduce waste, lessen our impact on the environment and sustain and enhance our economic and social wellbeing. This comment piece ran in the…
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Building consent reform needed
We are very pleased the Government has started work on reforms to improve New Zealand’s building and construction sector. We support Government’s goals to achieve: 1) safe & durable buildings; 2) an efficient regulatory system that people have confidence in and; 3) a high performing building sector that builds it right first time. But, we’ve…
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Global steel giant to go carbon-neutral
AcelorMittal is aiming to reduce emissions and achieve carbon-neutral steel-making in Europe by 2050. Industry emissions in Europe total 7%, compared to just 2.2% in New Zealand. So it’s exciting news for our steel industry, which is committed to playing its part in New Zealand’s transition to a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Read more…
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Proposed Amendments to the Trade Remedies Legislation
Metals New Zealand members are concerned about the increasing quantities of imported metal products, especially the uncertainty around timelines to process anti-dumping/subsidisation cases. Read about what we think of the Government’s proposed amendments.
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Pathways to safer, sustainable buildings
There is no denying that buildings can and must become greener as we transition to a low-carbon climate resilient future. But the solution is far more complex than a recent comment piece ‘Why more buildings should be made of wood’, republished in the National Business Review from The Economist, would have us believe. The issue…
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Finding a better way – the circular economy
The biggest single industry in New Zealand for waste is building and construction. So, with commercial construction at record levels, residential building consents peaking at 1970’s levels and massive housing shortages combined with anticipated additional demand from Kiwibuild – we must find a better way. The solution is adopting circular economy thinking, not only easing…
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Changing the Emissions Trading Scheme
Metals NZ supports the Coalition Government’s move to transition New Zealand to a low-emissions economy, and the Emissions Trading Scheme is an important tool – but we think some of the proposed changes to the scheme aren’t realistic.