Genesis and Foresta in biomass supply negotiation
12 Feb 2025
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Media release | Genesis Energy Limited (GENESIS) and Foresta (NZ) Limited (FORESTA) have signed a term sheet to advance negotiations on the supply of torrefied black wood pellets for electricity generation at Huntly Power Station.
The ozone hole continues to recover thanks to international action
Wed 17 Sep 2025
Media release: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) | The Earth’s protective ozone layer is healing and the ozone hole in 2024 was smaller than in recent years, according to a new report.
Solar and battery systems to boost resilience at Tasman community facilities
Tue 16 Sep 2025
Media release: Tasman District Council | Ten community facilities across Tasman District will soon be equipped with solar panels and battery storage, following confirmation of co-funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
Echo Tech secures growth investment to tackle NZ's e-waste crisis
Mon 15 Sep 2025
Media release | Echo Tech Limited, New Zealand’s leading provider of e-waste recycling and IT asset recovery services, is proud to announce a strategic investment from growth equity firm Altered Capital.
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.
Ara Ake backs 13 projects to unlock NZ’s energy flexibility
11 Sep 2025
Media release | Ara Ake has approved over $600,000 in funding from the National Flex Discovery Fund for 13 flexibility service providers (FSPs).
Review calls for streamlined standards to unlock distributed energy potential in Aotearoa New Zealand
10 Sep 2025
Media release – Electricity Engineers’ Association | A recent electricity industry report finds significant variability in technical standards across 29 electricity distributors, hindering integration of solar, batteries, and electric vehicles.
NPDC funds empowering community-led initiatives towards greener future
9 Sep 2025
Media release – New Plymouth District Council | If you have a project that aims to reduce emissions and waste or boost the number of native plants across the district, you could be eligible for funding through one of NPDC’s environmental funds.
New research reveals our passion and blind spots when it comes to nature
9 Sep 2025
Media release – Department of Conservation | New research reveals New Zealanders care deeply about nature and want to help but aren’t aware of the scale of challenges nature is up against.
All Aboard: New electric trains for Lower North Island
8 Sep 2025
Media release - Minister of Transport | Government’s $802.9 million investment into the Wairarapa and Manawatū rail lines has now reached a major milestone, with Greater Wellington Regional Council today signing a contract for a new fleet of 18 battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
Air pollution is fuelling climate change, and climate change is fuelling air pollution
8 Sep 2025
Media release - World Meteorological Organization | A new WMO report traces the complex interplay between air quality and climate, highlighting the role of tiny particles called aerosols in wildfires, winter fog, shipping emissions and urban pollution.
