Industry Archive

LanzaTech does the business in Malaysia

19 Oct 12 - New Zealand’s LanzaTech is working with Malaysia’s government-owned national oil company, Petronas, to convert carbon dioxide to sustainable chemicals.

Minister bound for green Korea

19 Oct 12 - Climate Change Minister Tim Groser is bound for South Korea, a country that is pegging its future on green growth.

Why businesses should get water-wise

5 Oct 12 - Water foot-printing is going to be as big as carbon foot-printing – and smart businesses are recognising that now, says Water New Zealand chief executive Murray Gibb.

Silicon Valley backs LanzaTech

5 Oct 12 - New Zealand waste-to-fuels pioneer LanzaTech has bagged more than $18 million of growth captial from a Silicon Valley science investment organisation.

Law firm gives fees to sustainability

28 Sep 12 - Intellectual property law firm James and Wells is donating donating a percentage of its fees from “sustainable clients” to coastal clean-up charity Sustainable Coastlines.

Super fund drops nuclear investment

28 Sep 12 - The New Zealand Superannuation Fund will no longer invest in the company that owns the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

CarbonScape tracks big prize

21 Sep 12 - New Zealand carbon-refining company CarbonScape has made the final three in a one of the world's largest competitions for sustainable innovation.

Antarctic tourism worries scientist

21 Sep 12 - A Canterbury University lecturer is concerned about the potential increase of high-risk tourism activities in the Antarctic and a lack of regulation to address their impacts.

Scientist wants to breathe new life into flax

14 Sep 12 - New Zealand could revive its flax industry on the back of new research showing it has potential as an anti-fungal packaging material.

NZ emissions-cutter wins recognition

7 Sep 12 - A concerted effort to measure and cut greenhouse gas emissions has earnt GE New Zealand the international Cemars certification.

LanzaTech signs green rubber deal

17 Aug 12 - New Zealand biotechnology company LanzaTech has signed a joint development agreement with nylon producer Invista to develop a bio-based butadiene, used in the production of synthetic rubber.

NZ stepping out in bamboo socks

17 Aug 12 - Kiwi hosiery brand StepOut says it is introducing New Zealand’s first eco-friendly supermarket range of socks and tights - and upping the stakes against its Aussie rival.

You, too, can be like the Olympics

10 Aug 12 - Impressed by the sustainable nature of the Olympics? You can do it, too, thanks to a new standard for events.

Groser talks green in Germany

13 Jul 12 - Climate Change Minister Tim Groser is talking clean-tech investment in Germany.

Dick Smith wants to power up our business leaders

29 Jun 12 - Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith is coming to New Zealand to try to get our business leaders serious about environmental issues.

Heavy metals firm wins accolade

29 Jun 12 - A company recycling heavy metals heads a new list of clean-tech companies that are turning over more than $1 billion a year between them.

Bottlers do battle over Cage campaign

22 Jun 12 - Soft drinks company Soda Stream is fizzing over what it says is an over-the-top reaction of Coca-Cola to a marketing campaign.

Business lobby group tries again

15 Jun 12 - Some of New Zealand’s top business leaders are issuing what they say is a call-to-action over the country's green development future.

Waikato businesses get eco smart

15 Jun 12 - Waikato businesses are being invited to take part in the first New Zealand programme developed to reduce their energy costs while earning an independently certified environmental warranty.

Fabric maker finds life after Starbucks

15 Jun 12 - The company that transformed Starbucks coffee sacks into high-quality upholstery fabric has come up with another groundbreaking material.

8 Jun 12  Winemaker takes top green ribbon

25 May 12  Air NZ flies high as cutter of emissions

25 May 12  Energy-saving plant wins praise

18 May 12  Oceans still a mystery, say scientists

11 May 12  Rural poor might be let off the hook

11 May 12  Toolbox ticks climate change boxes

11 May 12  Empire State Building to light up ... Kiwi-style

27 Apr 12  Rio Tinto the worst, says Roger

20 Apr 12  Carbon company feels cut by Australia

20 Apr 12  Southern gym goes green

20 Apr 12  Airport hotel signs for the environment

20 Apr 12  Insurer celebrates carbon first

20 Apr 12  Paint comes from printer cartridges

13 Apr 12  In Dunedin, it's make mine a water

30 Mar 12  Sustainability students in demand

16 Mar 12  Plastic bottles become wheelie bins

16 Mar 12  What to do with four million tyres

16 Mar 12  E-waste controls will span Tasman

2 Mar 12  Green group steps up loo paper fight

2 Mar 12  How uni got rid of a tower of paper

24 Feb 12  Green economy Kiwi can win a ribbon

20 Jan 12  Home-drinks firm has throwaway line

2 Dec 11  Business lobby signs up for green

25 Nov 11  Green wing: Air force hangar gets a star

4 Nov 11  Govt cut wrecks e-waste collection

21 Oct 11  How recession has divided business

21 Oct 11  Accountants not doing job, says report

21 Oct 11  Icebreaker joins US test group

30 Sep 11  NZ Steel pockets close to $10m in credits

9 Sep 11  NZ loses ground in world of good ideas

19 Aug 11  LanzaTech eyes world-wide clients

12 Aug 11  Government gives $1m for e-waste disposal

5 Aug 11  Conference sparks interest in NZ

5 Aug 11  Fund invites waste controls ideas

22 Jul 11  Why we need to be bold ... like Australia

22 Jul 11  Firm gets environment qualification

8 Jul 11  Sign up with us, say green business leaders

8 Jul 11  National MPs no-shows at big green meet

10 Jun 11  Business group leads focus on sustainability

3 Jun 11  Charcoal company gets special mention

27 May 11  We're doing our bit, says paper industry

15 Apr 11  CarboNZero steps out to stand alone

15 Apr 11  Islands join NZ in collecting e-waste

8 Apr 11  LanzaTech boost follows Taiwan deal

8 Apr 11  We lack long-term thinking, say researchers

1 Apr 11  All going well as emitters file first returns

25 Mar 11  Fonterra finds way to beat ETS problems

25 Mar 11  LanzaTech NZBIO company of the year

18 Mar 11  Love NZ and watch where you dump rubbish

18 Mar 11  Green plumbers train for tomorrow's trade

11 Mar 11  Industrial emitters lodge first returns

11 Mar 11  Scientists get help with ag research

4 Mar 11  Emissions target unrealistic, says lobbyist

4 Mar 11  Makers fire glass bullet at packagers

4 Mar 11  We could be driving on waste toner

4 Mar 11  BOC signs long=term clean energy deal

25 Feb 11  LanzaTech signs with Korean giant

18 Feb 11  EXCLUSIVE: Govt stays silent on free allocations

11 Feb 11  Clean-tech costs falling fast, says Garnaut

28 Jan 11  Sustainability pioneer runs for Kiwi-of-the-year award

21 Jan 11  Govt stays silent on value of free credits

17 Dec 10  Landcare gives Scottish parliament the nod

17 Dec 10  Less snow, but skifields should weather the storm

10 Dec 10  Forests come to the rescue of clams exporter

3 Dec 10  Memo businesses: Get the message or you're history

3 Dec 10  Here comes that antifreeze again ...

26 Nov 10  Downer tip: How to cut your fuel bill by $3m

29 Oct 10  Judges reward maker of light systems

22 Oct 10  Sealord looks at ways to ease ETS costs

22 Oct 10  Businesses now check out climate conditions

15 Oct 10  Wind power plays key role in Trade Me cuts

15 Oct 10  Recycling plant starves as glass goes to pave roads

15 Oct 10  World Cup rubbish bins on the ball

8 Oct 10  Miner vows customers will benefit from free credits

8 Oct 10  Judge fines Methven over enviro shower claim

8 Oct 10  Roadshow rams home the sustainability message

1 Oct 10  New push to boost investment in clean tech

1 Oct 10  Time for free-credits industries to come and get it

1 Oct 10  ETS in full swing as last bits tidied

24 Sep 10  Country needs clean-tech skills, says innovator

24 Sep 10  Rugby star kicks off Global Climate Working Bee

17 Sep 10  New-tech fridge shows what NZ firms can do

27 Aug 10  NZ on brink of plastics breakthrough

27 Aug 10  New company sells Kiwi clean-tech to the world

27 Aug 10  Nappy plan wins Government money

20 Aug 10  Think tank: Clean-tech needs a new look, too

20 Aug 10  Quota owners slow to hook carbon accounts

6 Aug 10  How to avoid emissions reporting penalties

30 Jul 10  US losing ground in clean-tech revolution

23 Jul 10  Forget property, says pioneer, get into cleantech

9 Jul 10  Big firms can now ask for free carbon allocations

9 Jul 10  Government spineless, say waste campaigners

2 Jul 10  Sleepyhead awarded for green foam technology

25 Jun 10  China deal opens huge market to NZ company

18 Jun 10  Compost makers put case for carbon credits

4 Jun 10  Green businesses win a ribbon

16 Apr 10  And the winners are ... sustainable buildings

1 Apr 10  ... meanwhile, the clock is ticking for big emitters

1 Apr 10  Govt betrayed us, say angry fishermen

19 Mar 10  Europe shambles could boost value of NZ credits

12 Mar 10  Get wise to green issues, expert tells employers

12 Mar 10  Broker moving carbon desk to Auckland

5 Mar 10  Registry stays silent on $19m share value drop

5 Mar 10  Marks and Spencer’s big green plan sends a message to Kiwi businesses

19 Feb 10  Seven seek top environment awards

5 Feb 10  Country on alert as scammers steal carbon units

29 Jan 10  Gym does the exercise ... and saves thousands a year

29 Jan 10  Wanted: New chief for big boys' lobby group

22 Jan 10  Fishing industry gets climate change warning

4 Dec 09  Emitters start to focus on credits, says trader

27 Nov 09  Be warned: ETS is here and businesses must comply

27 Nov 09  It's game on as ETS interest starts to flow

20 Nov 09  Australia, US woo NZ biofuel pioneer

20 Nov 09  Posh house wins most-sustainable award

30 Oct 09  Carbon certifier moves into British market

30 Oct 09  Ecostore: First, we take Manhatten …

30 Oct 09  Australian provider buys CERs from China

16 Oct 09  Fishing carbon quota plan splits industry

16 Oct 09  INTERVIEW: It's time to do the hard bit, says Nick Main

9 Oct 09  Smelter might suffer under Aussie rules

11 Sep 09  Don't get caught without credits, businesses told

28 Aug 09  Denmark has recycling down to a fine art

28 Aug 09  Kiwi now Deloitte's main man for climate change

7 Aug 09  Companies must take care with carbon-neutral claims

31 Jul 09  Fletcher urgently wants ETS answers

24 Jul 09  Green is great, but it all comes down to price

10 Jul 09  Concrete group fights wood-only rule

3 Jul 09  TZ1 Registry undergoes a $59m name-change

3 Jul 09  NZ carbon credits could be in short supply

3 Jul 09  Holcim delays decision on cement plant move

30 Jun 09  Climate summit has benefits for NZ businesses

23 Jun 09  Kiwi climate system takes Manhatten

12 Jun 09  Carbon heavyweight changes mind about NZ

9 Jun 09  US connection boosts NZ Carbon Exchange

5 Jun 09  Green Carbon takes on certifier role

5 Jun 09  Govt agencies keen to support seabed mining

2 Jun 09  Tawhaki stays quiet on world's biggest carbon deal

2 Jun 09  Dumped computers major headache, says lobby group

29 May 09  Mystery NZ buyer in world's biggest carbon deal

26 May 09  EU sugar crackdown could kill Fiji's carbon hopes

22 May 09  TZ1 sale still to be signed off

19 May 09  Kiwi boffin has her eyes on the stars

12 May 09  Green scheme canned by Smith saved $4.7 million

12 May 09  Sentimental baby-boomers drive up insurance

8 May 09  No takers for first NZUs offered on Trade Me

8 May 09  NZX looks to regain carbon market ground

8 May 09  Islands must pay back climate aid loans

5 May 09  All eyes on first auction-site sale of NZUs

28 Apr 09  EU aid decision good news for NZ

28 Apr 09  Nautilus likes look of Tongan mineral deposits

24 Apr 09  Trading website readies for carbon units sale

21 Apr 09  NZ-designed system wins Aussie GECA mark

9 Apr 09  Doubts grow over greening of national library

20 Mar 09  EXCLUSIVE: Forestry credits sale marks world first

20 Mar 09  Infratil happily waits for Tasman emissions schemes

13 Mar 09  Insurers now wary of climate change risks

3 Mar 09  New packaging accord on the horizon

10 Feb 09  NZ research finds new life in old concrete

3 Feb 09  NZX London partner out of the registry-sale loop

30 Jan 09  New TZ1 owner has big plans - but not here

30 Jan 09  Holcim readies for court hearing on plant shift

16 Jan 09  Ministry hunts out experts to boost green exports info

19 Dec 08  Oil company could be mystery buyer of GNS software

16 Dec 08  NZ should be backing geothermal brains, says expert

2 Dec 08  Entrepreneurial phase of CDM market over, says report

21 Nov 08  Local company keeps our coal industry clean

14 Nov 08  Govt must unravel carbon standards rules, says consultant

14 Nov 08  Time to be climate-positive, NZ businesses told

14 Nov 08  National on a roll over cement plant future

14 Nov 08  Future scientists of New Zealand get funding boost

14 Nov 08  New Zealand leads the way in responsible tourism

7 Nov 08  Concrete makers fear dose of the 'coal syndrome'

4 Nov 08  UK carbon standards move puts exporters under pressure

4 Nov 08  Steel manufacturer calls for global carbon regime

31 Oct 08  Exporters fear impact of European emissions decisions

28 Oct 08  Officials working on plan if Bluff smelter is sold

21 Oct 08  Costs force Smart Drive innovator to look at US base

21 Oct 08  Backing is out there for 'right' companies, says investor

10 Oct 08  First NZ carbon credits attract strong interest

10 Oct 08  Bluff smelter sale could mean big problems in the south

10 Oct 08  Ministry updates GHG reporting guidelines

7 Oct 08  Major players say no to carbon price-cap proposal

3 Oct 08  Waste water becomes drinkable using NZ algae process

30 Sep 08  Big emitters play the waiting game with ETS

30 Sep 08  Bosses know little of carbon risk, survey shows

30 Sep 08  Holcim debates future of South Island cement works

30 Sep 08  London link boosts NZX international standing

30 Sep 08  Turning milk bottles into useful products

26 Sep 08  Pallet-maker puts the heat on plastic bags

23 Sep 08  Heavy emitters told climate change issues ripe for litigation

23 Sep 08  New waste bill puts pressure on manufacturers

23 Sep 08  Programme helps firms to get to know their carbon footprint

19 Sep 08  National's fisheries policy hooks seafood industry

19 Sep 08  New Hamilton hospital first to go green

12 Sep 08  Carbon courses aim to help small businesses

5 Sep 08  Meet Major Holmes, our forgotten father of oil

26 Aug 08  Report spells out future for precious water resources

22 Aug 08  City-centre green village signs Telecom as anchor tenant

19 Aug 08  OUR CARBON PROBLEM: Ideas, people ... but no money

19 Aug 08  NZ billions behind in carbon bonanza race, says Tindall

19 Aug 08  Seabed miner plans minerals hunt in NZ waters

15 Aug 08  Millions could flow from carbon world

15 Aug 08  Waste bill puts recycling pressure on IT industry

12 Aug 08  Good intentions won't cut vehicle use, say engineers

29 Jul 08  EXCLUSIVE: Union-led climate alliance reaches across the Tasman

8 Jul 08  Worried union wants summit talks on climate change

1 Jul 08  Rio Tinto to get 96.5% more for iron ore - steel price hike predicted

20 Jun 08  Climate change benefactors are nation's top high-tech exporters

17 Jun 08  Steel-maker going to Government over ETS

12 Jun 08  NZ Wood urges caution over concrete carbonisation claims

20 May 08  One, two, tree … big emitter counts on the children

15 May 08  How Aunt Betty’s defeated food miles and won Tesco

14 May 08  Government campaign urges industry to burn wood

13 May 08  Rio Tinto joins 'capital strike' game, says union leader

7 May 08  Changes not enough, NZ Steel tells government

6 May 08  Unions, company worried about ETs-induced job losses at steel mill

5 May 08  ETS threatens viability of $400m plant, says cement maker

29 Apr 08  Work starts to model climate change's impact on NZ fisheries