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Uncertainty eroding confidence in forestry sector

Fri 5 Dec 2025

By Shannon Morris-Williams | Warnings are mounting that tree planting is set to plunge to “very close to zero”, as new Ministry for Primary Industries data shows ETS registration applications falling sharply as confidence in forestry declines.

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts

Govt ‘scaremongering’ over co-operation – former climate ambassador

Fri 5 Dec 2025

By Liz Kivi | New Zealand’s former top climate diplomat, Kay Harrison, says the Government’s recent comments ruling out buying climate mitigation offshore amount to scaremongering, and the country is missing a chance to give our businesses a boost.

NZ's ‘missed opportunity’ on aviation and shipping emissions

Fri 5 Dec 2025

By Shannon Morris-Williams | The Government’s refusal to include international aviation and shipping in New Zealand’s 2050 climate target has been met with disappointment from climate experts, who say the decision undermines accountability for a transport-reliant nation, and misses a critical opportunity to strengthen New Zealand’s climate leadership.

‘The effects are already here’: Northland communities face the realities of a changed climate

Fri 5 Dec 2025

By Shannon Morris-Williams | Te Taitokerau Northland is facing more intense storms, rising temperatures and shifting seasons – pressures that are reshaping communities, ecosystems, infrastructure and livelihoods across the region, according to a new case study from the Climate Change Commission.

No mow trials at Carterton’s parks aim to encourage more wild flowers to grow, helping the area’s ecosystems.

No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton's push for climate adaption

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Sue Teodoro, Local Democracy Reporter | A Wairarapa council’s climate-change adaptation programme is showing early signs of success.

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Markets

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CARBON PRICE

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Exclusively for subscribers, the Carbon News NZU Index tracks daily movements in the compliance carbon market across multiple trading platforms.

Another auction no-show

Wed 3 Dec 2025

Today’s carbon auction failed as predicted, with all this year’s Emissions Trading Scheme auctions failing to attract a single bidder.

Carbon auction tipped to be a non-event

Tue 2 Dec 2025

By Liz Kivi | Tomorrow’s Emissions Trading Scheme auction is all but certain to fail, with participants blaming the government for destroying confidence as NZUs continue to change hands on the secondary market at a 40% discount on the $68 auction floor.

Rabobank announces new partnership to generate carbon income for rural customers

Mon 1 Dec 2025

Dutch multinational Rabobank has announced it is partnering with a company which specialises in restoring indigenous forests in a bid to generate voluntary carbon credits for farmers through planting on lower-producing farmland.

Elevated volatility continues for carbon market despite govt reassurances

26 Nov 2025

By Liz Kivi | While carbon prices have recovered somewhat from recent lows, the market is still plagued by low prices and volatility, despite soothing words from the government intended to calm rattled participants.

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International

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Rare win for renewable energy: Trump administration funds geothermal network expansion

Fri 5 Dec 2025

A first-in-the-nation heating and cooling network in Massachusetts is set to double in size.

NSW government, energy company under fire after native bird habitat cleared for renewables project

Fri 5 Dec 2025

A New South Wales government-backed renewable energy project has been accused of environmental vandalism after dozens of threatened birds were found in native trees it had cleared.

UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded.

Spain announces $1.5 billion package to boost electric vehicle market

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Spain's plan includes 400 million euros in direct subsidies in 2026 for consumers to buy EVs.

Norway to examine scenarios for post-oil economy

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Norway said Wednesday it will set up a commission to study potential scenarios for the country's post-oil economy, a commitment the Greens Party secured in exchange for backing the government's 2026 budget bill.

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News Direct

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Right approach required for river work expectations

Fri 5 Dec 2025

Media release | Tasman District Council is focused on ensuring long-term resilience and protection for our river and floodplains.

CLIMATE CALENDAR

Fri 5 Dec 2025

The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.

NZ and US deepen Antarctic science partnership

Thu 4 Dec 2025

Media release: New Zealand Government | New joint research initiatives focused on climate and ecosystem change expand on the long-standing collaboration between New Zealand and the United States on Antarctic science and logistics, says Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti.

New alliance launched to speed up nature regeneration across Tāmaki Auckland

Thu 4 Dec 2025

Media release | The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the ecological crisis impacting the Tāmaki Auckland region.

Professor Saeid Baroutian is focused on reducing healthcare waste.

New invention cleans up greenhouse gases

Mon 1 Dec 2025

Media release: University of Auckland | A new device that removes greenhouse gases released during surgery has been successfully trialled at an Auckland hospital.

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