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Electricity Commission making some progress toward environmental goals, says PCE

26 Sep 2008

Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has commended the Electricity Commission for its work on improving electricity efficiency and integrating wind generation into the grid.

Key must explain Williamson’s rail comments

26 Sep 2008

Maurice Williamson’s warning that a John Key-led government would not invest any new money in Auckland’s rail system shows National cannot be trusted to keep KiwiRail in Kiwi hands, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said.

Bill to help aquaculture development passes

26 Sep 2008

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has welcomed the passage of the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill, which is aimed at improving the operation and development of the aquaculture industry in New Zealand.

Online calculator gives emissions measure

23 Sep 2008

A new online guide and calculator have been launched to help businesses to measure and cut their emissions - and boost profits.

Retravision goes energy-wise

23 Sep 2008

Retravision, New Zealand’s fastest growing home appliance retail group, has made a commitment to energy efficiency by becoming the latest retail chain to sign up as an ENERGY STAR partner, the company says in a statement.

HVDC upgrade must proceed, says MEUG

23 Sep 2008

“The Major Electricity Users’ Group fully supports Transpower’s proposed upgrade of the HVDC and re-affirm our support for the Electricity Commission’s intention to approve the expected cost of up to $672m,” said Ralph Matthes, executive director of MEUG.

Holcim sets benchmark in sustainability

19 Sep 2008

For the fourth year in succession, Holcim Ltd has been named "Leader of the Industry" in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and once again acknowledged as the company with the best sustainability performance in the building materials industry.

Air New Zealand fits winglets to reduce fuel, emissions

19 Sep 2008

Air New Zealand estimates it will save more than $7.5 million in fuel and 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually by fitting performance-enhancing blended winglets on to its five Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.

Glaciers continue to show significant ice loss

16 Sep 2008

New Zealand’s glaciers are showing the lowest total ice mass on record and most are continuing to shrink at a rapid rate, scientists say.

New Zealand maintains world-class paperboard recycling rate

16 Sep 2008

Latest statistics released yesterday by the paper packaging sector show that New Zealand has continued to improve its paperboard recovery rate, with an impressive 78 per cent of all paperboard consumed now being collected for recycling into new products.

REACTION: Greenhouse Policy Coalition - Emissions trading scheme is flawed

12 Sep 2008

The passage of the most ambitious emissions trading scheme in the world will come at a high cost to the New Zealand economy, according to the Greenhouse Policy Coalition, representing the energy-intensive sector.

REACTION: Greens: ETS a first step, time for some big strides now

12 Sep 2008

The passing of the Emissions Trading Scheme is the first small step towards getting New Zealand’s carbon emissions under control – there is still much work to be done, the Green Party says.

REACTION: National: We will amend flawed ETS

12 Sep 2008

The rushed passage of the Emissions Trading Bill will be a hospital pass for the incoming government, says National’s climate change spokesman, Nick Smith.

Rudd’s carbon scheme leaves early movers exposed

12 Sep 2008

The Australian Federal Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) has cast considerable uncertainty over the voluntary carbon market, leaving early movers on carbon reduction exposed, according to a submission on the government’s Green Paper by international professional services company GHD.

GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: Historic climate change legislation passes

11 Sep 2008

A cornerstone economic tool will now proceed to help New Zealand reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

Bunny McDiarmid ... time to stop squabbling.

REACTION: Thank god that's over, now back to the climate, says Greenpeace

11 Sep 2008

Greenpeace is calling on political parties to outline their future plans for tackling climate change, now the emissions trading scheme has been passed into law.

Ministry and foundation combine to work on climate change issues

9 Sep 2008

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology are teaming up on new research into climate change for the land-based sectors.

ValueAdd model promotes 'carbon farming'

9 Sep 2008

The ValueAdd Company has just completed an Emission Trading Scheme analytical model relating to so-called “carbon farming”, one of the “business opportunities” promoted extensively by the supporters of the bill, the company says in a statement.

Transpower consults on options for the Wairakei-Whakamaru lines

9 Sep 2008

Transpower has released a shortlist of possible options to upgrade the Wairakei – Whakamaru transmission lines.

More details needed in National’s Environment Policy

9 Sep 2008

The National Party needs to give more details on what it proposes to do on climate change, the emission trading regime, the Resource Management Act and the Department of Conservation, the Environment and Conservation Organisations says.

Students plot to reduce extravagant use of electricity

9 Sep 2008

The past winter’s low lake levels and encouragement to save power had direct relevance to two of the winners in Environment Canterbury’s section of the 2008 Lincoln University Schools’ Science and Technology Fair (Canterbury-Westland).

Energy expert welcomes investment guidelines

9 Sep 2008

The release of new draft guidelines around New Zealand investment in projects under the Kyoto Project has been welcomed by an energy sector expert.

Biofuels decision upsets Nats' environment spokesman

9 Sep 2008

More harm than good will come from making biofuels compulsory, says National’s Environment spokesman, Nick Smith.

Minister praises train drivers for saving fuel

9 Sep 2008

Energy Minister Hon David Parker has congratulated KiwRail train drivers for the savings they have achieved relating to the company’s KiwiRail’s Fuel Saver scheme.

Intel ships new eco-friendly server processors

9 Sep 2008

Intel Corporation continues to expand its 45-nanometer (nm) manufacturing chip portfolio with the launch of its first four halogen-free Intel Xeon processors, signaling another step in Intel’s march toward minimising the environmental footprint of its products.

Crown submission on Meridian wind farm proposal

5 Sep 2008

The Crown has made a submission on Meridian Energy's wind farm proposal in the Central North Island, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said.

Cynical politics around emissions trading scheme

5 Sep 2008

Politics has triumphed over sensible policy development around emissions trading, says Business NZ.

Solar energy can bring clean energy to over 4 billion people by 2030

5 Sep 2008

Solar electricity can contribute largely to the energy needs of two-thirds of the world's population - including those in remote areas - by 2030.

Tough challenges to livestock agriculture

5 Sep 2008

The world's livestock industries will face a tough future as they come to grips with climate change.

ETS bill a good compromise - CTU

2 Sep 2008

The CTU welcomes the progress being made in Parliament on the emissions trading scheme.

First publicly-displayed credits on TZ1 registry

2 Sep 2008

TZ1 and GreenAir Ltd have announced the first carbon credits to be publicly listed on TZ1's Registry.

Contact files consent application for Waitahora wind farm

2 Sep 2008

Contact Energy yesterday filed resource consent applications with the Tararua District Council for its 177 megawatt Waitahora wind farm south-east of Dannevirke.

Call for funding for trials of alternative fertilisers on farms around lakes

2 Sep 2008

The time bomb of chemical leaching threatening Rotorua lakes and waterways can be worked through with alternative farming practices that not only maintain production but look after the environment according to fertiliser company Agrissentials.

New minerals industry organisation launched

2 Sep 2008

The resource sector is pleased to announce the formation of a new sector representative organisation, Straterra.

Maclean first in world to take up new sustainable card

2 Sep 2008

Leading IT solutions provider Maclean Computing is the first in the world to have adopted a new technology - business card technology.

OctaFuel slams AA over comments that fuel saving devices don’t work

2 Sep 2008

OctaFuel New Zealand, suppliers and installers of retrofitted hybrid fuel cells, and pioneers of retrofitted regenerative braking and heat to energy recovery modules in motorcars, believes the AA has abused its position as a trusted source of credible information by suggesting to the general public that all fuel saving devices don’t work, when the truth is they do not undertake independent testing of fuel saving devices.

PGG Wrightson moves into fuel distribution

2 Sep 2008

Clients of nationwide rural business specialist PGG Wrightson now have the opportunity to buy fuel through the company.

Pike River reports A $1.14 million loss

2 Sep 2008

Pike River Coal has reported a $1.14 million loss in the financial year ended June 30, reflecting the development phase of its new mining operation and related one-off costs, it says.

Urban development discussion document published

2 Sep 2008

A discussion document Building sustainable urban communities –Designing a place-based approach to sustainable urban development in New Zealand, has been published today.

Councils’ role in waste minimisation hindered

2 Sep 2008

“Councils’ ability to successfully carry out their role in waste minimisation has been hindered following last minute changes to the Waste Minimisation Bill,” said Local Government New Zealand spokesperson Adrienne Staples.

Criterion Furniture receives top sustainability prize

2 Sep 2008

Criterion Furniture has been awarded the top honour in the Northern Sustainable Business Network awards.

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre 30-31 October 2008

2 Sep 2008

The Australian Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator the Hon Penny Wong will address the inaugural Carbon Market Expo Australasia on the Gold Coast 29th-31st October.

Biofuels sustainability review puts forests ahead of food crops

29 Aug 2008

A scientific review of options for the production of bioenergy in New Zealand, their economic viability and sustainability, provides further weight to the argument that energy from forests is one of New Zealand's best option for producing its own biofuels.

Progressive Party supports ETS

29 Aug 2008

The Progressive Party will vote to support the Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme, leader Jim Anderton said today.

Statement from New Zealand First

27 Aug 2008

New Zealand First has decided to support the amended Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) after several months of consideration and negotiations with the Government.

REACTION: Emissions trading will hurt, says coalition

26 Aug 2008

Catherine Beard, executive director of the Greenhouse Policy Coalition says the emissions trading legislation before Parliament, due to its comprehensive coverage and lack of price safety valves, will be the highest cost scheme in the world.

The ETS can be improved, say forest owners

26 Aug 2008

The NZ Forest Owners Association is calling on the Greens and NZ First to continue to support an emissions trading scheme (ETS) that includes earlier commitments by some sectors and that restores confidence to the forest sector.

Kyoto Forest owners say they need ETS passed

26 Aug 2008

The thousands of New Zealanders who invested their own savings to plant trees in the 1990s need the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) legislation to be passed in order to secure the estimated $1.6 billion of carbon credits promised to them by all parties in Parliament, the Kyoto Forestry Association (KFA) has told the Green Party.

Biodiversity critical in emissions trading scheme

26 Aug 2008

Forest & Bird urges Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party to agree to a biodiversity standard in the Government's emissions trading scheme.

Open letter to Jeanette Fitzsimons

26 Aug 2008

The proposed ETS is a grievance in the making.

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