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Analysis shows National's ETS the 'worst of all worlds'
25 Jun 2010
A book by Victoria University economist Geoff Bertram and climate change analyst Simon Terry highlights the deep flaws in National’s Emission Trading Scheme, Labour’s climate change spokesman Charles Chauvel said.
Entries open in EECA Awards
18 Jun 2010
Organisations with successful energy efficiency or renewable energy projects are being invited to enter the 2010 EECA Awards.
Government backs farm recycling scheme
18 Jun 2010
Farmers are being encouraged to recycle and reuse rather than burn or bury thousands of tonnes plastic waste under a new scheme launched by the Government this week.
Report highlights importance of water storage
18 Jun 2010
Federated Farmers says it is pleased to see water storage and infrastructure given high importance in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's annual Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry report.
Green business tool transferred to business community
18 Jun 2010
Commerce Minister Simon Power has transferred the Government’s Envirostep scheme to the environmental certification company Telarc SAI Ltd.
ARC and Honda drive tree programme
18 Jun 2010
A partnership between the Auckland Regional Council and Honda New Zealand to restore biodiversity has seen native trees popping up around Auckland.
MWH produces NZ ETS guide
18 Jun 2010
Consultancy firm MWH has prepared a new guide to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Power companies look at hedge market
4 Jun 2010
Major electricity users are welcoming news that New Zealand's five largest power companies are looking to develop a futures and options market with ASX.
May 10, 2010 - Wellington climate change plan consultation closes
7 May 2010
Consultation on Wellington City Council's draft 2010 Climate Change Action Plan closes this coming Monday, 10 May at 5pm.
Information and reputational risk drives big shift in office paper choices
30 Apr 2010
Business and Government got together in Wellington this week to launch a new edition of an influential guide to buying sustainable office papers.
Delay ETS, say major electricity users
30 Apr 2010
“The announcement this week by the Australian Government of a significant delay to an ETS in Australia is a game-changing event that will impact every NZ householder and business” said Ralph Matthes, executive director of the Major Electricity Users’ Group.
Proceeding with ETS ill advised, says EMA Northern
30 Apr 2010
The Government should follow Australia's decision and delay the implementing of its emissions trading scheme until they introduce theirs, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says.
Suspend the ETS until 2013, says farmers' lobby
30 Apr 2010
Federated Farmers is urging the National-led Government to match the Australian Government's decision to defer its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until at least 2013.
Support for ETS slumps further, says business lobby
23 Apr 2010
Business support for the Emissions Trading Scheme, due to start for emitters on July 1, appears to have slumped, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern).
First funding round of WMF now closed
16 Apr 2010
The first annual funding round for the WMF closed March 1, with 164 eligible applications were received, requesting approximately $55 million.
Government puts its own water forum under threat, says Labour
16 Apr 2010
The Government's own initiative through its Land and Water Forum to get the balance right on freshwater management is under threat because of its legislation axing Environment Canterbury, says Labour's water spokesman Brendon Burns.
Insulation rate high through summer, says Brownlie
9 Apr 2010
The warm summer months have failed to dent demand for the government's Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said.
Greens put emphasis on transport
1 Apr 2010
The Green Party today announced a renewed focus on transport issues by appointing new spokespeople to several key transport-related portfolios.
EVENT: MAY 26 - Sustainable Building Conference
26 Mar 2010
Earlybird registrations for the New Zealand Sustainable Building Conference (SB10 NZ) close on April 9.
UK Budget shows NZ the way
26 Mar 2010
Major new policies to help the United Kingdom become a low carbon economy announced in the latest Budget there indicate the type of moves which could be considered in New Zealand, says the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Mt Cass wind farm progressing
26 Mar 2010
Mediation over MainPower's proposed windfarm at Mt Cass has finished with good progress being made on several issues.
Meridian to mark Earth Hour
26 Mar 2010
The country’s biggest electricity generator will be turning off the lights at its own premises this coming Saturday as it marks Earth Hour 2010.
Bayfield goes green again
26 Mar 2010
The Sustainable Information Expo is on again at Bayfair Shopping Centre, following its successful debut last year.
Australia and New Zealand Climate Change Business Conference
19 Mar 2010
August 10-12, 2010, Sydney.-The 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on August 10-12, 2010.
Thanks from Carbon News: 41 million-plus pages and counting!
12 Mar 2010
Carbon News is celebrating its second anniversary.
Saving the planet one printer at a time
5 Mar 2010
Canon New Zealand and JB HiFi are trialing a new initiative to encourage consumers to recycle obsolete printers.
New Ford eco car due in NZ
5 Mar 2010
Ford's new green machine overtakes hybrids as the most fuel efficient vehicle in New Zealand, the company says.
New civic building the 'greenest' in NZ
19 Feb 2010
Christchurch’s new Civic Building has today been awarded the highest possible rating for environmental design by the New Zealand Green Building Council.
World engineers' chief praises minister
19 Feb 2010
The president of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers has hailed Environment Minister Nick Smith as one of the most well informed politicians he has met.
Tyres meet tough chemical safety rules
19 Feb 2010
Companies keen to be on the right side of carbon regulations can move to the Bergougnan tyre range that meets tough new European chemical safety restrictions.
Efficiency incentives proposed for RMA
19 Feb 2010
The Government is determined to improve the processing of resource consents and will introduce incentives to ensure this occurs from July 1, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.
Christchurch getting its head around e-cars
12 Feb 2010
Christchurch City Council is the first council in New Zealand to commit to understanding the infrastructure that may be needed for electric vehicle technology, Mayor Bob Parker says.
Changing farming climate is AgResearch focus
12 Feb 2010
A caravan that measures nitrous oxide emissions, software that helps manage soil nutrients and a full programme of measures to keep lambs alive are on display by AgResearch at the Waimumu Southern Field days.
March 4-5: Carbon and biofuels key to future forest finance
12 Feb 2010
Financing future forestry growth is the focus for a new forestry conference on in Auckland next month.
Three companies in energy efficiency campaign
5 Feb 2010
Three New Zealand businesses are to showcase their energy efficiency on national TV, with the start of a campaign promoting the benefits of energy management.
Aussie hotel wins carboNZero certification
5 Feb 2010
Australia's first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, is the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme.
New work under way on Phase II of RMA reforms
29 Jan 2010
New Zealand needs to do better with its planning of urban development and associated infrastructure, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.
Windflow progress pleases shareholders
18 Dec 2009
Shareholders at Windflow Technology’s annual meeting held on Wednesday in Christchurch were reminded of the numerous engineering and financial achievements made by the company over the year, and were also provided with pleasing news on the progress with NZ Windfarms.
NZ firm helps British sheep
18 Dec 2009
A New Zealand firm, Rissington Breedline says it is reducing the carbon footprint of British sheep.
Todd takes stake in Crest
4 Dec 2009
Todd Energy has taken a cornerstone shareholding in tidal energy company Crest Energy.
Decision to go to Copenhagen the easy part, says Greenpeace
4 Dec 2009
Greenpeace says John Key has made the right decision to attend the Copenhagen climate talks, but is warning him against relying on New Zealand’s current climate policies as a figleaf.
Event: Southern Alps Climate Forum
4 Dec 2009
Logic Funds Management and Sustainable Wanaka are collaborating to hold the first Southern Alps Climate Forum.
Meridian to appeal Project Hayes decision
4 Dec 2009
Meridian Energy will appeal the Environment Court’s refusal of resource consent for the Project Hayes wind farm, saying it will block nationally-important infrastructure projects if left to stand.
NIWA: Glaciers continue to shrink
27 Nov 2009
New Zealand's glaciers lost significant ice mass again last summer.
ETS: Society wants forestry answers
27 Nov 2009
The Environmental Defence Society has called on the government to clarify exactly what forestry will be permitted on Department of Conservation land as a result of the agreement with the Maori Party on the emissions trading scheme.
Young Kiwis want transport changes
27 Nov 2009
A climate change survey of young New Zealanders has found a whopping 96 per cent are in favour of some changes to the country’s current transport system, with the majority voting for substantial change.
Maori Party: Deal to benefit all
23 Nov 2009
New Zealand's role in global warming and its financial commitments are set to be lowered as a result of the afforestation provision the Maori Party has negotiated with the Government.
Maori health will be hit hard, say MPs
20 Nov 2009
Lower income Maori households will be amongst the hardest hit by the emissions trading scheme deal, because they will be forced to pay more taxes to subsidise big polluters while much- needed social spending is slashed, say Labour MPs Charles Chauvel and Mita Ririnui.
Steam turbine wins award
20 Nov 2009
GE Oil & Gas’ advanced steam turbine technology has won CSP Today’s Best Applied Research and Development Award for innovation in concentrated solar power.
Arrested activists criticise Fonterra
20 Nov 2009
The four Greenpeace activists arrested this week after closing down a Southland lignite coalmine say they succeeded in drawing attention to Fonterra’s expanding use of coal for milk processing.
New courses focus on climate action, activism and creating vision
Fri 12 Sep 2025
Media release | Dark Times Academy’s final lineup of courses for 2025, launching in mid-September, will focus on taking action on climate, learning about practical activism, and creating visions for the future.
