Farmers slam proposed guidelines for sustainable finance
Today 11:30am
By Liz Kivi | Federated Farmers is calling on the government to scrap its proposed framework for ‘green’ finance, saying it is ideologically driven, unworkable, and risks harming rural communities.
Foresters seek time; end to using ETS as a land use tool
Today 11:30am
By Pattrick Smellie | Production and carbon forestry owners have begged the environment select committee to at least give the sector more time to come up with workable rules for legislation intended to cap forest planting on farmland.
Reforms 'ignore root causes' of catastrophic slash discharges
Today 11:30am
The government's proposed slash and forestry management changes ignore the root causes of "illegal and catastrophic discharges" from clear-felling sites on erosion-susceptible land, according to an expert.
Govt announces $600k package for flood-affected farmers in Nelson Tasman
Today 11:30am
The government has announced a $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers in the Nelson Tasman Region, a move Federated Farmers says is a lifeline.
Debanking bill 'financially dangerous'
Tue 15 Jul 2025
By Shannon Morris-Williams | A private member’s bill aiming to stop financial institutions from considering ESG factors has been slammed by leading investment groups, legal experts, and climate finance advocates as misguided, financially dangerous, and legislative overreach.
CARBON PRICE: NZUs $57.33
Today 11:30am
The Carbon News NZU Index closed at $57.33 yesterday, up 17 cents on the previous day's close.
NZ voluntary carbon market’s sad state
Mon 14 Jul 2025
By John O’Brien | OPINION: A combination of scandals, challenging economic times, and cheaper offshore carbon credits, mean that the domestic voluntary carbon market in New Zealand remains absolutely tiny.
Bearish sentiment lingers for carbon market
Fri 11 Jul 2025
By Liz Kivi | The compliance carbon market could be set for a gradual upward trajectory, however unsold volume from the quarterly Emissions Trading Scheme auctions continues to act as ‘a price ceiling,’ according to an expert.
Carbon credits stockpile down: latest figures
7 Jul 2025
By Liz Kivi | The number of NZUs held in private accounts, often called "the stockpile", dropped 11 million tonnes in the past year, according to the latest figures.
Carbon price grinds higher - where to from now?
30 Jun 2025
By Liz Kivi | The carbon price has continued to grind slowly higher since this month’s failed auction, with prices at their highest since March, although still languishing well below this year’s auction floor price.
Indigenous elders lose landmark climate battle against Australian government
Today 11:30am
The Australian government has won a landmark climate case against residents of islands under siege from the impacts of climate change.
US: Why the federal government is making climate data disappear
Today 11:30am
Under Trump, climate denial has given way to something even more dangerous: climate erasure.
Biofuel demand to soak up more than half of US soyoil production next year
Today 11:30am
Biofuel demand to soak up more than half of US soyoil production next year, USDA says.
Have renewables decreased electricity prices?
Today 11:30am
There is a persistent argument in certain circles that renewable energy is associated with higher costs than fossil fuels.
Climate fatalism is just as wrong as climate denial — it’s never ‘too late’ for change
Today 11:30am
Veteran environmentalist David Suzuki believes the time has passed us to stop climate change. He’s wrong.
More choices for how we use, buy and sell electricity – and lower our power bills
Today 11:30am
Media release – Electricity Authority | New Zealanders will have more choices for how they use, buy and sell electricity – so they can lower their power bills – because of new market rules confirmed today by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority).
Feedback sought on national fuel security plan
Today 11:30am
Media release - Beehive: The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel in times of domestic and global disruption, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.
CLIMATE CALENDAR
Today 11:30am
The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.
Extreme global weather events show urgent need for collective effort ahead of world’s premier climate adaptation event
Tue 15 Jul 2025
As the Northern Hemisphere experiences another major heatwave, and other parts of the world grapple with extreme weather events, experts are calling for the urgent acceleration of adaptation efforts to help manage the life-threatening impacts of a rapidly changing climate.
Councils need more clarity around climate adaptation
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Media release - Local Government NZ | LGNZ says a lack of clarity around who pays for climate adaptation puts ratepayers at risk of footing the bill – which many could not afford.
