International unions call for jobs to be at centre of a just transition
19 Nov 2021
Media Release - The COP26 climate agreement acknowledged the science, recognised the gaps to realise the 1.5C target and embedded the call for Just Transition but the compromises made in Glasgow fall short on ambition, finance, responsibility and inclusion.
New look for New Zealand’s bioeconomy research
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Media release | The Bioeconomy Science Institute, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest research organisation, launched its new look.
Conference to tackle energy hardship and build resilience returns for third year
Tue 2 Sep 2025
Media release - Ara Ake | The Energy Resilience and Affordability Conference will return on 8-9 October 2025 at the Harbourside Function Centre, Wellington, bringing together leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy, community and research sectors.
Tasman flood waste recovery receives $2M boost
Mon 1 Sep 2025
Media release - New Zealand Government | The Government has granted Tasman District Council up to $2 million to support the region’s recovery from the severe flooding this winter, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says.
Marae resilience research takes global stage
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Media release | University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau | Marae are central hubs for whānau, hapū, and iwi across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Contact and bp charge partner to offer savings on EV charging
28 Aug 2025
Media release | Contact Energy (Contact) and bp charge have partnered to introduce a new customer offer to make electric vehicle (EV) charging easier for Kiwi drivers.
Rising cost of insurance prompts call for action on affordability and climate risks
27 Aug 2025
Media release | Consumer NZ releases a sobering report that highlights how house insurance is becoming increasingly out of reach for New Zealanders.
East Coast schools receive funding as part of pool solar project
26 Aug 2025
Media release: Trust Tairāwhiti | Four schools along the East Coast have been equipped with solar panels, battery storage, and pool heating systems as part of a $3.5m school pool heating and resilience project.
Verra and S&P advance carbon market integration with next-generation registry
26 Aug 2025
Media release - Verra | World’s largest GHG standards body collaborates with the world’s leading commodities information and registry infrastructure provider.
The quest to turn e-waste into metals
26 Aug 2025
Media release – University of Auckland | William Sheard is on a quest to turn electronic waste into metals.
Latest data confirms rail as lower carbon option for moving freight
25 Aug 2025
Media release | KiwiRail customers who chose to move their goods on rail collectively saved 220,254 tonnes of CO2e emissions in the last financial year (ending June 2025).
