News Direct: Media releases
A good news story ... they’re using our trees over there
8 Aug 2008
The effort in attracting one of Japan’s leading paper producers to invest in forestry in Southland is paying off.
Fuelstar endorses AA’s warning
8 Aug 2008
New Zealand fuel combustion catalyst manufacturer Fuelstar Fuel Combustion Technology endorses the warning given this week by the New Zealand Automobile Association that motorists should beware of devices and additives which claim to provide fuel savings.
Triangle Television puts trees before a party
8 Aug 2008
Thousands of pohutukawas are to be planted on Motutapu Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf as part of Triangle Television’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
Bayfield takes the next step
8 Aug 2008
Retail isn’t famous for its eco-friendliness, but one regional shopping centre is changing all that by showing that turning a profit and caring for the environment don’t have to be mutually exclusive – that in fact, a green retail ethos is better for the bottom line.
Eco-efficiency cuts waste by 20 per cent, says Fonterra
5 Aug 2008
Fonterra's New Zealand manufacturing sites and offices have recycled more than 5000 tonnes of plastic, cardboard and paper and cut total waste by 20 per cent over the past year, the dairy co-operative says.
Lonely dinosaur seeks white elephant
5 Aug 2008
News that the National Party plans to borrow billions and gut the RMA so it can fast track new motorway projects is evidence that National is living in the past, Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman says.
Transpower welcomes approval for HVDC Pole 1 replacement
5 Aug 2008
Transpower has welcomed the Electricity Commission’s (EC) notice of intention to approve its proposal to replace Pole 1 of the HVDC inter-island link.
Organics sector awards
5 Aug 2008
Nominations for the 2008 Organic Sector Awards have opened today, offering recognition for New Zealand's leading certified organic producers, exporters and enterprises, along with acknowledging the contribution made by individuals involved in the organic sector.
ING NZ launches sustainable growth fund to meet growing market demand
1 Aug 2008
ING (NZ) Limited has announced that it has introduced a sustainable growth fund into New Zealand as an option within the SIL KiwiSaver scheme.
Proven personal wind turbines
1 Aug 2008
Forget wind farms – a new Wellington company is bringing wind turbines down to an individual level.
New energy publication released
1 Aug 2008
The Ministry of Economic Development has released a new publication in its energy information series.
Fantastic plastic Fly-Buys cards
1 Aug 2008
Fly Buys card are now being made out of recycled plastic - a move expected to save 1.2 tonnes of new plastic a year.
New members for GIAB announced
29 Jul 2008
Twelve new members representing some of New Zealand's leading businesses and research organisations have been appointed to the government's Growth and Innovation Advisory Board
Oil dependency takes its toll, say Greens
29 Jul 2008
Yesterday's new trade deficit figures showing a massive increase in the cost of importing petrol and other oil products dramatically illustrate why the Government must reduce New Zealand’s dependence on oil, the Green Party says.
NZ joins new clean energy partnership
29 Jul 2008
New Zealand is to work with the United States to promote the use of cleaner and more efficient sources of energy in island nations and territories, Energy Minister David Parker announced on Friday.
Coal or Kiwi: Solid Energy at it again
29 Jul 2008
More native forest, snails and kiwi habitat are destined for destruction by Government-owned coal company Solid Energy, the Green Party says.
Major breakthrough in tropical timber campaign
29 Jul 2008
Pledges by most New Zealand major furniture retail chains to stop importing outdoor kwila furniture is a major victory for those campaigning to save Melanesian rainforests, Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman says.
Auckland residents get a helping hand to pull the plug on old, inefficient fridges
29 Jul 2008
Aucklanders are getting a helping hand to rid their homes of inefficient fridges under a new scheme which sees old refrigeration appliances taken away and recycled for free - and the householder rewarded with $25.
Citroen collects more green awards
25 Jul 2008
Citroen is the only car brand to collect more than one award for its models in the annual ‘What Car?’ Green Awards presented by the UK’s largest consumer magazine, with the Citroen C4 Picasso and the new Citroen C5 taking the top green prized for the people mover and family car titles respectively, the carmaker says in a statement.
Diesel hybrids on the horizon
25 Jul 2008
Land Rover’s engineers are now conducting real-world tests with some ground-breaking Diesel ERAD Hybrid vehicles, aimed at dramatically cutting CO2 and other emissions while still delivering characteristic Land Rover all-terrain performance, says Motorcorp Distributors.
Holcim plant manager appointed
25 Jul 2008
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd has this week announced the appointment of Chester Goodson as plant manager at its Westport Cement Works.
Water policy will mean fewer trees, say forest owners
25 Jul 2008
If the government’s proposed new water policy goes ahead in its present from, it is likely to result in fewer new forests being planted.
Swimmable rivers promise on indefinite hold, say Greens
25 Jul 2008
The Government’s long-awaited Proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management released on Wednesday puts on hold a Labour promise to make all water bodies safe for swimming within a generation, according to Green MP and co-Leader Russel Norman.
Kyoto foresters seek assurances on Labour and National's carbon credit promises
25 Jul 2008
The Kyoto Forestry Association (KFA) is seeking assurances from the Labour and National parties that their 2007 promises to post-1989 forest owners, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, can continue to be relied upon.
New website for New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd
22 Jul 2008
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited is pleased to announce that the company has a new website.
New paint technology saves on fuel costs
22 Jul 2008
New technology paint being applied to vessels operated by Black Cat Cruises will result in huge savings on fuel costs and is better for the environment, the company says in a press release.
Cullen comments on trans-Tasman scheme welcomed
22 Jul 2008
The Flexible Land Use Alliance has welcomed reported comments by New Zealand Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan that the New Zealand and Australian Emissions Trading Schemes (ETSs) will be made compatible over time.
Consider Aussie ETS before passing bill, say Nats
18 Jul 2008
New Zealand needs to give careful consideration to the design of the Australian emissions trading scheme before passing the current bill, says National Party Climate Change spokesman Nick Smith.
Australian and NZ emissions schemes not compatible, says O’Reilly
18 Jul 2008
The differences between Australia’s planned emissions trading scheme and New Zealand’s make them incompatible, and they could not work together as one, says Business NZ.
NZ union supports pressure on private equity
18 Jul 2008
The Service and Food Workers’ Union Nga Ringa Tota has joined unions in 25 other countries in calling on private equity companies to adopt a global corporate social responsibility charter.
Electricity investment under way for long-term security
18 Jul 2008
A period of major investment in new electricity infrastructure - of a scale not seen since the 1970s - is under way to help to secure New Zealand’s long-term energy future, says Transpower.
Dunne: What has the Reserve Bank told the Government about the true cost of ETS?
18 Jul 2008
United Future leader Peter Dunne wants to know what advice, if any, the Reserve Bank has given to the Government about the impact on inflation and price stability of an emissions trading scheme and the fluctuating price of carbon.
Shopping centre says it’s good business to be green
18 Jul 2008
A regional shopping centre says it is showing that turning a profit and caring for the environment don’t have to be mutually exclusive – that in fact, a green retail ethos is better for the bottom line.
Water management issues will impose a major constraint on growth in the next 10 years
15 Jul 2008
Larger fresh water catchments are coming under stress, the Integrated Environment Management Conference was told in Wellington yesterday.
Survey confirms business is driving skill development
15 Jul 2008
New Zealand businesses are spending greater amounts to upskill their staff, according to the latest Skills and Training Survey.
Fridge filter cuts grocery bills, says Auckland firm
15 Jul 2008
An Auckland company says it has come up with an innovative solution to combating rising food prices.
$300 grants available for 'green' technology in homes
15 Jul 2008
Wellington City Council is providing $300 grants to homeowners and developers who wish to install 'green' technology - including solar heaters and small wind turbines - in and around new and retrofitted homes.
Miners withdrawn from Spring Creek as safety precaution
15 Jul 2008
Solid Energy, the operator of Spring Creek mine near Greymouth, has withdrawn its mineworkers as a standard safety precaution, after monitoring detected the symptoms of spontaneous combustion occurring in an inaccessible part of the mine.
Roundtable: NZIER survey confirms ETS proposals lack support
11 Jul 2008
“The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research survey confirms what the Business Roundtable has been saying: that the government has failed to make a robust case to the public that further action against climate change is in New Zealand’s interests, and that without public support any action is likely to be politically unsustainable”, Roger Kerr, executive director of the New Zealand Business Roundtable said.
UN agency says G8 leaders 'missed opportunity'
11 Jul 2008
Commenting on the outcome of the Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Japan, the head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said the world's richest countries had shown insufficient leadership on climate change.
Kupe exploration update
11 Jul 2008
Origin Energy Resources (Kupe) Limited, on behalf of the Kupe Joint Venture, advises that as of 12 pm EST on 9 July, the following operations have been completed on Momoho 1:
3G iPhone - The G ain't for Green!
11 Jul 2008
Based on information available on Apple's website (1), it seems the company known for innovation has missed an opportunity to reinvent its new 3G iPhone in green, says Greenpeace.
Garnaut report shows NZ on right track with emissions trading
8 Jul 2008
A new independent report prepared for the Australian government on emissions trading shows New Zealand is on the right track.
Business leaders praise unions for recognising ETS will help deliver "future jobs"
4 Jul 2008
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development told the Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union's climate change-focused conference at Auckland, it was now crucial not to under invest in "future jobs" by over investing to preserve "old jobs".
Windflow attracts Mighty River Power
4 Jul 2008
A leading New Zealand electricity generator, Mighty River Power Ltd has signed agreements to purchase a 19.95% cornerstone shareholding in the rapidly developing Christchurch listed technology company Windflow Technology Ltd.
High fuel cost forces Air New Zealand to increase fares
4 Jul 2008
Air New Zealand airfares across many routes will increase from July 17 in response to continued high jet fuel prices, the airline says in a press release.
Landslide buries climate change link
4 Jul 2008
New findings by three University of Canterbury researchers could pour cold water on evidence that climate change is happening simultaneously around the world.
TZ1 appointed global Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Registry
4 Jul 2008
New Zealand carbon market operator, TZ1, has been appointed as a global registry for the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) following an extensive selection process.
Paperless air freighting for New Zealand
4 Jul 2008
Willie van Heusden, President of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, has welcomed the announcement that New Zealand will adopt paperless air freighting by 2009.
Beca green building contributes to major award win
4 Jul 2008
Meridian Energy's new 5-star rated green building on Wellington's Queen's Wharf, with eco-friendly features, has won the Kensington Swan Green Building category at the 2008 Property Council New Zealand Awards.
Trans-Tasman ministers push climate cooperation amid NZ retreat from climate commitments
Mon 8 Dec 2025
By Shannon Morris-Williams | Last week's 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue in Auckland urged deeper trans-Tasman climate cooperation, despite New Zealand’s recent moves to weaken climate policies.
Market rewards firming over renewables in gentailer split
Wed 3 Dec 2025
A clearer valuation divide is emerging across the gentailer sector, with the market increasingly rewarding companies positioned for flexibility and firming rather than renewable build-out.
Govt green lights rural recycling scheme
Thu 4 Dec 2025
The Government has approved new regulations to bring rural waste schemes under one unified framework.
Mounting emissions due to Government decisions
20 Nov 2025
By Liz Kivi | The Coalition Government’s climate policies have added a whopping 26 million tonnes of emissions out to 2030, according to new analysis of Government projections.
Christchurch Airport boasts world-first liquid-hydrogen refuelling for test aircraft
30 Oct 2025
By Liz Kivi | Local companies working on hydrogen-electric flight have made ‘a significant step forward’ in successfully filling aviation tanks with liquid hydrogen produced and stored on-site at an international airport for the first time.
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.
Investors must support positive climate-tech
28 Nov 2025
OPINION: We need better leadership than the current ‘climate opportunism’ that is rife in the Beehive, and we need to back a marketplace that will make it happen, writes Rob Campbell.
