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Govt ferry plan puts climate change commitments at risk

Thursday - Opposition parties are among a chorus of voices criticising the government’s 'omnishambles' ferry announcement, saying it has created further uncertainty while setting the country up for more carbon emissions.

Cuts to science funding will hurt climate response

Thursday - Scientists and academics have slammed the government’s “horrifying” decision to cut humanities and social science funding, with some saying it will hinder the country’s ability to combat climate change.

University of Auckland leads sustainability rankings

Thursday - Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland has been ranked in the top one percent of universities worldwide for sustainability.

Second emissions reduction plan still off-track

Wednesday - The government has released its final emissions reduction plan for 2026-30, copping criticism for relying on unproven technology such as carbon capture and storage, as well as failing to meet crucial climate targets.

Fossil fuel lobbyist appointed to EECA board

Tuesday - The Green Party has slammed the government’s appointment of a fossil fuel lobbyist to the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority Board.

Carbon price dips as dust settles after auction

Tuesday - The carbon price has taken a dive since last week’s auction, down more than 6% on last week’s auction price.

Fullers360 adds electric hydrofoiling vessel to tourism fleet

Tuesday - The addition makes Fullers360 the world’s first major ferry operator with a certified electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel in its fleet.


Dame Patsy Reddy appointed Climate Change Commission chair

Monday - Dame Patsy Reddy has been appointed the new chair of the Climate Change Commission, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced this morning.

Green Party releases alternative climate plan

Monday - The Green Party wants to take forestry out of the Emissions Trading Scheme and instead create biodiversity credits for afforestation.

Commission recommends ‘net negative’ 2050 target

6 Dec 24 - The Climate Change Commission has recommended the government adopt more ambitious climate targets, including updating ‘net zero’ to be net negative -20 MtCO2e by 2050, as well as moving to include...

Govt to partner with private sector planting trees on Crown land

6 Dec 24 - Cabinet has agreed to look at public-private partnerships to plant trees on low value Crown land, in a move the government says will support New Zealand’s climate change targets and create more jobs.

National Party clocks most emissions from air travel

6 Dec 24 - The National Party recorded estimated emissions of 999.16 tonnes for the first half of 2024, the highest among all parties.

NZ wildlife among most vulnerable to climate-driven extinction

6 Dec 24 - New Zealand species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world, according to a global analysis of 30 years of research.

Media round-up

6 Dec 24 - In our weekly round-up of climate coverage in local media: Oil and gas lobbyist are asking the country to underwrite fossil fuel exploration risks; all of the government's 2024 coal earnings were...

Changes to limit ETS forestry will have 'dire consequences' - foresters

5 Dec 24 - Foresters say that new rules limiting farm to forestry conversions under the Emissions Trading Scheme are set to have dire consequences for forest growers as well as for the country’s ability to meet...

Govt releases controversial methane review

5 Dec 24 - The Government “will carefully consider” the findings of an independent review on New Zealand’s biogenic methane science and targets, it announced yesterday.

Carbon price steady following partial auction clearance

5 Dec 24 - The carbon price stayed steady on the secondary market following yesterday’s partial auction clearance, where 7 million NZUs went unsold.

Environmental group slams new forestry regulations

5 Dec 24 - An environmental group advocating for sustainable land use in Tairāwhiti has lashed out at the government’s announcement it will restrict forestry to marginal land.

No excuse to not slash climate pollution – Carr

5 Dec 24 - Outgoing Climate Change Commission chair Rod Carr says every sector faces challenges in reducing its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, and New Zealand is not unique in its barriers.


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Wood products pivotal to NZ meeting climate targets

Thursday - Media release | Government support for boosting wood processing as outlined in...

New Zealand left behind as Australia invests a further $A500 million in energy efficiency

Wednesday - Media release | New Zealand investment in energy efficiency has fallen further...

$35,000 of Environmental Leaders Fund grants allocated

Wednesday - Media release | Twenty-three Northland schools and early childhood centres are...

Not too late to fix controversial Fast-track Approvals Bill

Tuesday - Media release | Parliament is expected to pass the Fast-track Approvals Bill...

Kāinga Ora’s ‘KO’ to the wool industry

Monday - Media release | Federated Farmers says Kāinga Ora’s decision to...

New Zealand Green Investment Finance shares Ministers' concerns with SolarZero liquidation

6 Dec 24 - Yesterday representatives of New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) met...

Auckland Council awards grants to advance community climate action

4 Dec 24 - Media release | Auckland Council has approved $260,000 from a total funding...

Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates

4 Dec 24 - Media release | A huge global study has used teabags to measure carbon storage...

Pacific Youth hope historic hearing in the Hague delivers climate justice where COP did not

3 Dec 24 - Media release | Save the Children is urging world leaders to heed the call of...

New Zealand must step up and pay our fair share post-COP29

29 Nov 24 - Media release | World Vision New Zealand and Oxfam Aotearoa are urging the New...

Princess Cruises confronted by climate protestors

28 Nov 24 - Media release | Climate Liberation Aotearoa gave Diamond Princess cruise ship...

Science minister 'asleep at the wheel' says science community, as reforms continually delayed

27 Nov 24 - Media release | Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins...

Microbes behind unprecedented surge in methane emissions

26 Nov 24 - Media release | Microbes - such as those living in wetlands, landfills or the...

Single agency needed to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery

25 Nov 24 - Media release: Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for the establishment of a...

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