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

Wednesday - 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

Wednesday - 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

Wednesday - 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.

Repealing oil and gas ban an economic disaster: flood-struck Dunedin submitter

7 Oct 24 - Disastrous flooding in Dunedin is a direct result of extracting and burning fossil fuels, a submitter told a select committee as he waded through water in his flood-stricken neighbourhood.

Environment the loser in govt's fast-track announcement, say critics

7 Oct 24 - Environmental groups and opposition parties are irate over the government's list of fast-track projects, with activists saying they will be "disasters" for the planet.

Illegal mining cases on the rise

7 Oct 24 - Illegal mining under exploration permits has increased, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, with three operators currently before the courts.

Gisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible land

7 Oct 24 - By Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter | As the Government looks to take control of national forestry regulations from councils, questions linger on what it will mean for Gisborne.

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