It's been a big day for the Education Minister, as she's released more education priorities - and promised extra incentive for teachers.

The Government's hotly-anticipated ban on cell phones also kicked in today, as students returned for Term Two. 

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Minister Erica Stanford still has plenty of obstacles ahead.

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It's been a big day for the Education Minister, as she's released more education priorities - and promised extra incentive for teachers.
The Government's hotly-anticipated ban on cell phones also kicked in today, as students returned for Term Two. 
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Minister Erica Stanford still has plenty of obstacles ahead.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the first day of the Government's cell phone ban

Consumer NZ is calling on banks to refund people targeted by scams.

The watchdog launched a petition and campaign urging the Government and other agencies to better reduce harm for scam victims.

Campaign manager Jessica Walker says Governments in places like the UK, Australia, and Singapore have made moves to protect people.

"So what we're asking our Government is just to do the same - to offer New Zealanders the same protection so we are no longer at the mercy of these cyber criminals."

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Consumer NZ is calling on banks to refund people targeted by scams.
The watchdog launched a petition and campaign urging the Government and other agencies to better reduce harm for scam victims.
Campaign manager Jessica Walker says Governments in places like the UK, Australia, and Singapore have made moves to protect people.
"So what we're asking our Government is just to do the same - to offer New Zealanders the same protection so we are no longer at the mercy of these cyber criminals."
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Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ campaign manager on the company launching a petition calling for banks to refund scam victims

The Commerce Commission says the delay in companies dropping the cost of petrol when company costs fall is costing Kiwi motorists $15 million a year.

It's warning fuel companies it'll be watching prices when Auckland's regional fuel tax kicks in next month.

AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins says petrol companies will acting quickly come July to avoid further criticism.

"I've been talking to contacts within the industry, and they're very keen to ensure that the Auckland motorists get their full 11.5 cents - one of the large majors has got a big team who are trying to get it done by midnight."

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The Commerce Commission says the delay in companies dropping the cost of petrol when company costs fall is costing Kiwi motorists $15 million a year.
It's warning fuel companies it'll be watching prices when Auckland's regional fuel tax kicks in next month.
AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins says petrol companies will acting quickly come July to avoid further criticism.
"I've been talking to contacts within the industry, and they're very keen to ensure that the Auckland motorists get their full 11.5 cents - one of the large majors has got a big team who are trying to get it done by midnight."
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Terry Collins: AA principal policy advisor on the Commerce Commission issuing warning to fuel companies over prices

The Climate Change Minister says plans to reduce agricultural emissions must be balanced with maintaining New Zealand's production.

The Government plans to change the law in order to to stop farming being charged with credit offsets through the Emissions Trading Scheme.

It was the fallback plan if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa couldn't find an alternative way to charge agriculture.

He Waka Eke Noa will be replaced and Simon Watts says he's committed to pricing agricultural emissions by 2030.

"We want that to be industry and farmer-led, because our farmers are some of the most carbon-efficient farmers in the world."

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The Climate Change Minister says plans to reduce agricultural emissions must be balanced with maintaining New Zealand's production.
The Government plans to change the law in order to to stop farming being charged with credit offsets through the Emissions Trading Scheme.
It was the fallback plan if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa couldn't find an alternative way to charge agriculture.
He Waka Eke Noa will be replaced and Simon Watts says he's committed to pricing agricultural emissions by 2030.
"We want that to be industry and farmer-led, because our farmers are some of the most carbon-efficient farmers in the world."
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the first day of the Government's cell phone ban

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