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Insurers call for urgent action on climate adaptation

Today 10:30am - New insurance data has highlighted the urgent need for climate adaptation and risk reduction in the face of increasingly unstable weather patterns.

Outcry over fishing amendment in govt's Hauraki Gulf bill

Today 10:30am - The government's decision to allow commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf threatens to set back protection and restoration efforts by decades, critics say.

Lakes refill but concerns remain about next winter

Today 10:30am - Lake Pūkaki returned its long-term average storage level for the first time since May.

Far North’s cyclone damaged properties in line for buyout and relocation

Today 10:30am - By Susan Botting, Local Democracy Reporter Northland | Twenty-five severe weather-hit Far North residential properties are in the spotlight for potential buyout and relocation.

Legal action filed against minister of transport over Clean Car Standard

Monday - The Better New Zealand Trust, with the support of Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc, is taking the Government to court over what it says is an unlawful decision to weaken the Clean Car Standard.

NZ must work with other countries to reach climate goals: new research

Monday - By Liz Kivi | Aotearoa’s international climate targets can only be met through funding significant emissions reductions in other countries. But a lack of public support to spend this money overseas is paralysing New Zealand’s progress towards its goal, according to researchers.

Auckland election for community trust controlling Vector

Monday - There's a power struggle on in Auckland over control of community trust that owns more than 75% of Vector, with a new group saying it wants to accelerate renewables.


Kindergarten teachers bring numbers to climate change event

Monday - Kaitiaki Kindergartens and Climate Club Aotearoa joined forces to deliver New Zealand’s biggest ever ‘Climate Fresk’ event last week, with about 70 kindergarten teachers taking part.

Minister to co-chair carbon market negotiations at COP29

Friday - Climate change minister Simon Watts will chair negotiations on carbon markets at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), in Azerbaijan next month.

Increased volatility as carbon price inches up towards auction floor

Friday - The secondary carbon market saw a slight increase in volatility last week, with carbon trading platform Jarden noting higher volumes above the $62 mark.

Transpower backtracks on selling gas and carbon trading platform

Friday - By Liz Kivi | Transpower has decided not to sell its gas and carbon trading platform, emsTradepoint, this year. However, the future of carbon trading on the platform is uncertain.

Media round-up

Friday - In our weekly round-up of climate coverage in local media: NZ First refuses to say whether it supports buying climate action from other countries; the rushed submissions process around a bill to...

Fast-track to extinction for native species?

Thursday - Resources minister Shane Jones’ promise to say ‘goodbye Freddy’ to endangered species that get in the way of resource extraction is closer to becoming a reality under fast-track legislation,...

NZ air quality improving, but 'no safe level' for most pollutants

Thursday - While air quality is improving around Aotearoa, pollutants are still at levels that are above WHO guidelines, with climate change likely to worsen levels of pollen, wildfire smoke, and windblown dust.

New climate ambassador appointed

9 Oct 24 - New Zealand has a new top climate diplomat, with Stuart Horne stepping up as the country’s newly minted climate change ambassador, climate change minister Simon Watts announced this morning.

Emissions reductions low priority for dairy farmers: new report

9 Oct 24 - New Zealand dairy farmers continue to prioritise financial viability over emissions reductions, despite generally accepting the threat of human-induced climate change, according to a new study.

XRB proposes extra year for climate reporting

9 Oct 24 - The External Reporting Board is proposing an extra year for scope 3 reporting and assurance, anticipated financial impacts, and transition planning for Climate Related Disclosures.

Oil spill from Manawanui shipwreck: recovery 'challenging'

8 Oct 24 - People living on the southern coast of Upolu have reported the strong smell of oil, highlighting concerns about a spill from New Zealand naval ship the HMNZS Manawanui.

Channel looks at multi-million dollar biorefinery at Marsden Point

8 Oct 24 - Channel Infrastructure is exploring a groundbreaking opportunity to transform its Marsden Point facility into a biorefinery, showcasing the potential of its real estate.


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New fund to clean up old landfill and dump sites

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Cross party consensus needed to prepare NZ for increased climate risk

3 Oct 24 - A parliamentary report on climate adaptation is an important signal of the need...

Intense marine heatwaves disrupt fish populations and fisheries in NZ

2 Oct 24 - Marine heatwaves, where sea surface temperatures are unusually warm, can lead...

Select committee recommendations on Resource Management Amendment Bill disappoint

1 Oct 24 - Media release | The Environmental Defence Society says proposals enable a...

UN General Assembly closes with growing consensus on fossil fuel phase out imperative

1 Oct 24 - Media release | The 79th United Nations General Assembly concluded with a...

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Could vertical farming help future-proof our food needs?

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