New Zealand pushes for ‘fart tax’ to tackle climate change

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3 years ago

October 12, 2022

In a world first, New Zealand is pushing ahead with their proposal for a ‘fart tax’ to help fight climate change

New Zealand is considering giving a ‘farm tax’ to farmers for the methane gas emitted by their cows and sheep.

All in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 2025, which account for over 50% of New Zealand’s total emissions.

“New Zealand’s farmers are set to be the first in the world to reduce agricultural emissions, positioning our biggest export market for the competitive advantage that brings in a world increasingly discerning about the provenance of their food.”
Jacinda adern, New zeland prime minister

The tax would be levied on methane, a powerful gas that is produced by cows and sheep when they digest food.

The government is hoping that the tax will incentivise farmers to adopt practices that would reduce emissions from their herds.

Practices like changing the animals’ diets, or using technology to capture and use the methane gas for energy.

The tax will potentially set a precedent for other countries to follow suit.

Turns out tackling climate change will require everyone to do their part- even the cows.

Think I need to get my cows to burp more. pic.twitter.com/spNTqhCjEt
— Andrew Hoggard (@andrew_hoggard) October 5, 2022

New Zealand farmers are not happy about the proposal, many saying it’s “a laughing stock” and will destroy their production line.

“Our plan was to keep farmers farming… Instead farmers will be selling so fast you won’t even hear the dogs barking on the back of the ute (pickup truck) as they drive off.”
Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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4 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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