How Much Beef and Lamb is Consumed Domestically Compared With International Exports?

This week I wanted to find out what proportion of NZ grown beef and lamb was diverted to domestic consumption relative to the amount that went overseas for export.
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How to Introduce the Gold Standard in NZ Safely

In a past article I wrote about the importance of introducing the Gold Standard in NZ in order to help reduce actual carbon emissions. The process would not be uncomplicated – there are many practical obstacles to consider, least of which would be planning to acquire a sufficient amount of gold to serve as a reserve for the entire NZ economy.

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Why Gold is Green: How Adopting the Gold Standard in NZ Would Reduce Carbon Emissions

If we are serious about reducing our national carbon emissions, one of the things we must do is switch from a floating currency to a currency tied to the value of gold.

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