The National Library wants to destroy half a million unwanted books from its collection. 

The library says most of the titles have not been issues for the last 20 to 30 years, and attempts to donate books in the past only resulted in modest pick up.

Mark Crookston is the Director of Content Services at the National Library. 

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The National Library wants to destroy half a million unwanted books from its collection.&nbsp;
The library says most of the titles have not been issues for the last 20 to 30 years, and attempts to donate books in the past only resulted in modest pick up.
Mark Crookston is the Director of Content Services at the National Library.&nbsp;
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Mark Crookston: The National Library to dispose of half a million books

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The UK Government is looking to plug up a multi-billion dollar financial hole - leading some to speculate about the possible introduction of new taxes.

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has advocated for the Government introducing a tax on wealth.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this suggestion has prompted backlash, with experts claiming wealth taxes have historically never worked.

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The UK Government is looking to plug up a multi-billion dollar financial hole - leading some to speculate about the possible introduction of new taxes.
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has advocated for the Government introducing a tax on wealth.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this suggestion has prompted backlash, with experts claiming wealth taxes have historically never worked.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer potentially introducing a wealth tax

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has defied market expectations by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 percent.

Market expectations were for the central bank to cut its rate by 25 basis points.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham this came as a surprise to experts - but the central bank opted to wait ahead of the CPI release.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has defied market expectations by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 percent.
Market expectations were for the central bank to cut its rate by 25 basis points.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham this came as a surprise to experts - but the central bank opted to wait ahead of the CPI release.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

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Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson has takne home the title of New Zealand's top young farmer.

The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year last weekend after the final event in Invercargill. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson has takne home the title of New Zealand's top young farmer.
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year last weekend after the final event in Invercargill.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Hugh Jackson becoming the 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

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Mark Crookston: The National Library to dispose of half a million books

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