Green Party calls for national electrification plan
Today 11:15am
By Liz Kivi | The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry using renewable energy, to reduce fossil fuel dependence in response to the Middle East crisis.
Diesel crunch exposes fuel vulnerability
Today 11:15am
By Shannon Morris-Williams | Rising diesel prices and tightening supply are exposing New Zealand’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, with experts warning the squeeze on farming and forestry is likely to ripple through the economy while strengthening the case for lower-emissions energy alternatives.
Climate pollution static but NZ still on track for first emissions budget, says MfE
Fri 17 Apr 2026
By Liz Kivi | New Zealand is still on track to meet its first emissions budget, according to the Ministry for the Environment, despite the pace of emissions reductions slowing to standstill.
Fresh complaint targets hidden LNG modelling
Fri 17 Apr 2026
By Shannon Morris-Williams | Lawyers for Climate Action and New Zealand Climate Foundation have complained to the Ombudsman about redactions in documents released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, challenging its refusal to disclose key conclusions from modelling underpinning the Government’s $2.7 billion LNG import facility proposal.
Media round-up
Fri 17 Apr 2026
In our round-up of climate coverage in local media: The fuel crisis is a chance for government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, what would it take to tap into New Zealand's oceans energy, and which political parties would subsidise your rooftop solar panels?
CARBON PRICE
Today 11:15am
Exclusively for subscribers, the Carbon News NZU Index tracks daily movements in the compliance carbon market across multiple trading platforms.
Carbon ‘stockpile’ up 9 million in March quarter
10 Apr 2026
By Liz Kivi | The ‘stockpile’ of pollution permits (NZUs) in private accounts has increased by just over 9 million to almost 145 million since the end of 2025, according to the latest figures from the Environmental Protection Authority.
Supply-side pressures and political uncertainty ahead for carbon market
7 Apr 2026
By Kristen Green | ANALYSIS: With failed auctions, a surge of new forestry registrations, and an election a few months away, the NZ ETS in 2026 will be subject to a mix of supply-side pressures and political uncertainty.
Economic contraction will impact carbon market
1 Apr 2026
By Liz Kivi | While higher fossil fuel prices strengthen the long-run economics of decarbonisation, the current fuel crisis won’t inspire near-term confidence in the carbon market, according to Lizzie Chambers of Carbon Match.
Carbon price: Ups and downs amid geopolitical uncertainty
26 Mar 2026
By Liz Kivi | After ups and downs in recent weeks, the carbon market again broke above the $40 mark this week, with questions around how the Middle East conflict will play out weighing on market confidence.
Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
Today 11:15am
Stocks would reach a tipping point in June if Europe was unable to replace at least half of its imports from the Middle East, the organisation said in a report this week.
Judge dismisses Trump administration’s bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit
Today 11:15am
It was the second defeat for the Trump administration’s unusual litigation to stop states from acting on climate change.
IMF warns EU not to offset the energy price spike too much
Today 11:15am
European governments should not excessively shield businesses and consumers from more expensive energy because that distorts the price signal to cut consumption and could be fiscally very expensive, the International Monetary Fund said.
Thousands protest in Germany urging faster shift to renewable energy, amid Iran war
Today 11:15am
Thousands of people demonstrated across Germany on April 18, urging a faster shift to renewable energy and accusing conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition of putting the brakes on the transition.
‘A disturbing lack of integrity’: Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money
Today 11:15am
thinktank at Columbia University is engaging in deceptive trade practices by hiding the extent of its financial ties to the fossil fuel industry, according to a first-of-its-kind administrative complaint filed by student activists and shared with the Guardian.
Energy savings tool expands to help save businesses money and improve energy resilience
Today 11:15am
Media release | New Zealand’s leading performance certification for office buildings, NABERSNZ is expanding into new sectors – and will soon include rating tools for shopping centres, retail stores, warehouses and cold stores.
CLIMATE CALENDAR
Today 11:15am
The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.
Call to overturn damaging wild river decision
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Media release | Forest & Bird has joined the Federated Mountain Clubs and other environmental and recreation organisations in urging the Fast‑Track expert panel to reverse its draft decision approving the Waitaha Hydro Scheme.
LION commissions 3MW electric boiler at Speight’s brewery
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Media release | LION has commissioned a 3MW electric boiler at Speight’s Brewery, marking the completion of a $7.2 million project that will significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase energy demand flexibility and security for central Dunedin.
EDS says fast-track gold mine poses unacceptable environmental risks
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Media release | The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has filed detailed legal submissions and expert evidence opposing the proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, warning that the mine presents significant environmental risks, major uncertainties, and overstated economic benefits.
