Delays on climate adaptation must stop now, mayor says
By Kate Newton, RNZ
The government needs to stop delaying decisions about how climate adaptation will be funded, the mayor of one storm-ravaged district says.

Chlöe Swarbrick suffers visible agonies as insurer conference exposes how poorly NZ is preparing for climate change

By Rob Stock, The Post (Premium)
The facial expressions of Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick ranged from disbelief to despair as she listened to ACT and New Zealand First MPs explain that while they weren’t exactly climate change deniers, they weren’t sold on the severity of the problem.

Labour questions whether disappearing climate briefing note deliberate cover-up

By Craig McCulloch, RNZ
Senior Cabinet minister Louise Upston insists the disappearing document debacle in the PM's office is an "isolated incident" and says it is "disingenuous" to suggest otherwise.

Conservation on the cusp: funding cuts and a Chrisp appointment

By David Williams, Newsroom
The Government’s under fire for shrinking funding for DoC but the minister hints at future announcements

‘Saturation point’ on Earth’s resources marks end of GDP-growth era, Johan Rockström says

30 with Guyon Espiner, RNZ
The "GDP-based growth model" that's driven global development for 200 years "is obsolete," a world-renowned scientist has told RNZ.

Why NZ needs bold energy reform this election
By Simon Bridges, NZ Herald (paywalled)
OPINION: Energy is, without a doubt, New Zealand’s No 1 economic and social issue. My advice to politicians: if you wish to connect with business and, dare I say it, with voters in general, put forward an energy policy with real ambition.

Biosecurity still highest priority for NZ's agribusiness bosses; and climate more so
By Monique Steele, RNZ
Bosses and executives leading New Zealand's multi-billion-dollar food and fibre sectors consider biosecurity and trade agreements their highest priorities, in a new industry survey.