Published on 24 September 2018 Modified on 25 September 2018
The FOA considers that the ETS has been stalled in a number of areas for several years. It is important to move forward urgently on a transition path with emissions including an immediate commitment to a minimum level of reduction and a signal of further intent .... Submitted 20 Setpember 2018
Published on 24 September 2018
Emissions pricing is a key tool for achieving emissions reductions because it encourages businesses to take the cost of their emissions into account when making investment decisions. Forest offsetting of emissions is a valuable tool for New Zealand to manage the transition to a low carbon economy but should not be a basis of deferring action by emitters. Such a delay in taking action will only serve to make the transition harder and more costly ... Submitted 20 September 2018
Published on 03 July 2018 Modified on 03 July 2018
MPI consultation on twelve changes to the ETS, three significant and nine technical. Our submission was sent on 3 July 2018.
Published on 08 June 2018 Modified on 08 June 2018
FOA submission on the proposed mechanisms for achieving a low emissions ecomony. Submitted 8 June 2018.
Published on 31 May 2018
The Government has announced its intention to introduce a Research and development (R&D) tax incentive in 2019 to help more businesses undertake a greater amount of R&D. This is the FOA's submission
Published on 30 April 2018
Submission examining the structure, fairness and balance of the tax system over the next decade and beyond
Published on 10 April 2018
P3640 Committee: DZ 3640: Preservation of timber and wood-based productsP3602 Committee: Draft revision to NZS 3602:2003: Timber and wood-based products for use in buildings
Draslovka, a Czech-based firm, has applied for approval to register and import ethanedinitrile (EDN) into New Zealand as an alternative to the fumigant methyl bromide which is used for export logs and timber at New Zealand ports.
Published on 28 January 2018 Modified on 29 January 2018
Our Submission - Cutting rights are an arrangement that needs encouragement not impediments.Introducing such change now on the basis that it might be needed in the future is unjustified ...