NZ Climate & Farming in Focus | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Shane Jones is stirring up controversy with his push to ditch the Paris Agreement and fast-track mining — including the Santana gold mine — while dropping unexpected pop culture references. Meanwhile, Kate Acland warns the Emissions Trading Scheme is still squeezing farmers into carbon forestry, calling for urgent reform. Paul Henry, new Act Party candidate, hits the airwaves promoting tax cuts, rural support, and coalition ambitions across regional NZ. Down Under, Chris Russell reports on bird flu, dry spells, and global food supply woes. And in a powerful personal story, Jack Cocks, a Mt…