Energy and Resources Minister Shane Jones has been caught up in a climate protest, while on a walk - over policy he's spearheading.

A small group of protestors marched down Wellington's Lambton Quay opposing the Government's bill reversing Labour's ban on oil and gas exploration.

They told Jones he should be ashamed of himself, a claim he loudly rebutted, saying they were being hyperbolic and extreme.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks Jones's response to the backlash.

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Energy and Resources Minister Shane Jones has been caught up in a climate protest, while on a walk - over policy he's spearheading.
A small group of protestors marched down Wellington's Lambton Quay opposing the Government's bill reversing Labour's ban on oil and gas exploration.
They told Jones he should be ashamed of himself, a claim he loudly rebutted, saying they were being hyperbolic and extreme.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks Jones's response to the backlash.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Shane Jones' clash with the climate protestors

Austria's far-right Freedom Party has secured a historic political victory following the recent election.

The party finished first with 29.2 percent of the vote, beating out the OVP's 26.2 percent, and the centre-left Social Democrats' 20.4 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it doesn't have the support to form a majority Government - and the other parties are apprehensive about forming a coalition.

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Austria's far-right Freedom Party has secured a historic political victory following the recent election.
The party finished first with 29.2 percent of the vote,&nbsp;beating out the OVP's 26.2 percent, and the centre-left Social Democrats' 20.4 percent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it doesn't have the support to form a majority Government - and the other parties are apprehensive about forming a coalition.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Austria's Freedom Party securing first far-right political victory since World War II

Over in China, regulators recently announced a range of monetary and fiscal stimulus policy changes aimed at fostering economic stabilisation and improving consumer confidence.

Official interest rates were cut and the Government announced a number of central bank spending programmes aimed at stabilising housing and supporting consumption.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked these new policy changes - and explained what China's economic growth could mean for New Zealand.

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Over in China, regulators recently announced a range of monetary and fiscal stimulus policy changes aimed at fostering economic stabilisation and improving consumer confidence.
Official interest rates were cut and the Government announced a number of central bank spending programmes aimed at stabilising housing and supporting consumption.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked these new policy changes - and explained what China's economic growth could mean for New Zealand.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the new wave of policies designed to stimulate China's economy

Synlait Milk has reported a net loss of $182.1 million and stumped up with a one-off payment to try to keep supplying South Island farmers. 

The embattled dairy processor reported its full-year results to July 31 on Monday with revenue up 2 percent to $1.64 billion. 

It took a total non-cash impairment of $114.6 million during the year against its long-term assets. 

CEO Grant Watson says the 2024 financial year was a difficult one - but things look to be in a better position for next year.

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Synlait Milk has reported a net loss of $182.1 million and stumped up with a one-off payment to try to keep supplying South Island farmers.&nbsp;
The embattled dairy processor reported its full-year results to July 31 on Monday with revenue up 2 percent to $1.64 billion.&nbsp;
It took a total non-cash impairment of $114.6 million during the year against its long-term assets.&nbsp;
CEO Grant Watson says the 2024 financial year was a difficult one - but things look to be in a better position for next year.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Shane Jones' clash with the climate protestors

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