Govt to spend $3.6 billion on environment in 2023/24 fiscal year
15 Feb 2024
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Media release - Central government agencies are estimated to spend $3.6 billion on the environment in the 2023/24 financial year according to new figures from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
How climate alters earthquake risk
Today 12:00pm
Media release | Falling water levels in one of Africa’s largest lakes, driven by changes in climate, led to a rise in earthquakes, according to research led by Dr James Muirhead of the University of Auckland.
Big players dropping the ball on climate change
Fri 7 Nov 2025
Media release | New Zealand’s major sports bodies are lagging behind much of the world when it comes to climate action, says University of Auckland sociologist Dr Chris McMillan.
New Indigenous-led Climate Institute opens at Lincoln University
Thu 6 Nov 2025
Media release | Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University proudly announces a pivotal new chapter in climate resilience with the establishment of the Kāika Institute of Climate Resilience.
UN Body agrees first methodology under Paris Agreement carbon market
5 Nov 2025
Media release | The UN body responsible for setting up an international carbon market under the Paris Agreement has agreed its first new methodology, which sets out how emissions reductions from a specific project type can be calculated.
Auckland Council toughens up on building in flood risk areas
5 Nov 2025
Media release: Auckland Council | From Monday 3 November 2025, stronger planning rules take effect in Auckland to better protect people and property from natural hazards.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes new flood data
3 Nov 2025
Media release | Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes the release of the National Flood Tool and accompanying data by Earth Sciences New Zealand. This is an important contribution to understanding the impacts of climate change for New Zealand.
Developing countries will need US$310 billion annually for climate adaptation by 2035
31 Oct 2025
Media release - UN Environment Programme: Slow climate adaptation is threatening lives and economies.
What will it take to stop Antarctic ice shelves from collapsing?
30 Oct 2025
Media release: Springer Nature | Up to 59% of Antarctic ice shelves may be at risk of disappearing under high-emission scenarios by 2300, according to a comprehensive analysis of the effect of ocean warming published in Nature.
Enviroschools hui coming up
29 Oct 2025
Media release: Otago Regional Council | Enviroschools is continuing to inspire students through practical action with six hui scheduled for schools across Otago during Term 4 – spanning October through to early-December.
UC launches interactive tool for low-carbon urban planning
28 Oct 2025
Media release | University of Canterbury researchers launch an interactive mapping tool to help urban planners and local councils design lower-carbon neighbourhoods.
