Transport

More motorways absurd idea, say Greens

24 May 13 - The revenue from increased petrol taxes should be spent on public transport, the Green Party says.

More motorways great idea, says National

24 May 13 - Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says that building more roads is good for the environment.

Biodiesel NZ good buy, says new owner

15 Mar 13 - Christchurch shipping executive Andrew Stark does not agree with political claims that Biodiesel NZ is a bad investment.

NZ 'solution' wrong, says researcher

15 Mar 13 - New Zealand’s “solution” to Tokelau’s shipping problems will commit the islands to a future dependent on fossil fuels, says a researcher who believes the Pacific could be serviced by ships using renewable energy.

Airport sets high energy cut goals

1 Mar 13 - Auckland Airport wants to cut energy use by 20 per cent per passenger by 2020.

Memo Phil: Sydney loves the Leaf

15 Feb 13 - They might be too expensive for former Energy Minister Phil Heatley, but Sydney’s Lord Mayor is embracing them.

Companies link to build fuel demo plant

15 Feb 13 - Development of a large-scale wood-to-biofuel plant in New Zealand came a step closer this week with the announcement that Z Energy and Norske Skog want to build a demonstration plant.

Former employees buy biofuels maker

15 Feb 13 - Solid Energy’s biofuels production company has been sold to two of its former employees.

Companies adrift on climate-change score

15 Feb 13 - New Zealand companies are going backwards on climate-change disclosure, a new report says.

Car seller in drive toward lower carbon

8 Feb 13 - Kia Motors is taking active measures in New Zealand to reduce its carbon footprint.

Air NZ makes final of world awards

1 Feb 13 - Air New Zealand has been named a finalist in the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, which recognise sustainable tourism best-practice in businesses and at destinations.

Grants on offer for retailers to cut energy

9 Nov 12 - Some retailers are being paid to cut their energy consumption.

Scientist hopes to get fuel supply from thin air

2 Nov 12 - A University of Canterbury lecturer is researching the possibility of producing fuel from air and electricity.

Industry angry as Solid Energy acts to drop biodesiel

5 Oct 12 - Solid Energy says it is in negotiations to sell its biodiesel business, but the industry remains angry over the Government’s retreat from the sector.

Rail closure wrong-headed, say Greens

5 Oct 12 - KiwiRail’s decision to close the Gisborne-Napier rail line is a huge disappointment for the Gisborne community and a result of the National Government’s wrong-headed transport policy, the Green Party...

Green firms an inspiration, says judge

21 Sep 12 - The top sustainability performers in the central and southern regions were recognised at a ceremony in Wellington this week.

Volt gives jolt to crash protection

31 Aug 12 - Holden’s new electric car has been judged one of the safest cars on the market.

It's all good news for biodiesel maker

20 Jul 12 - Biodiesel producer Biodiesel NZ is upbeat about the future – despite the loss of a Government subsidy.

ETS inaction puts focus on transport

6 Jul 12 - The Government will need to use regulations or incentives to cut emissions from the transport sector if it is serious about reducing this country’s emissions levels, an expert in public policy says.

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