New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy


  • World
  • Monday, 05 Aug 2024

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during a joint press conference with Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (not seen) following their bilateral meeting at the Prime minister residence office on June 19, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to its voters.

Since taking power last year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's centre-right coalition announced it will reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration, push the pricing of agricultural emissions back five year and encourage more mining.

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