Transport

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.

TEN YEARS AGO…

Thursday - Ten years ago, greenhouse gas emissions from energy were up as gas and oil burnt for transport and heating cancelled out gains from renewable electricity production.

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.

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.

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.

Sails make a comeback to cut shipping’s huge carbon footprint

Monday - The international merchant fleet of more than 100,000 ships transports more than 80% of global trade. But it’s also responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Hamilton off-track to reduce emissions

5 Dec 24 - Hamilton City Council is making progress against its 2030 climate targets but Hamilton’s city-wide emissions increased by 6%.

Low-carbon campaigners call for rail-enabled ferries

2 Dec 24 - As the country waits for the government to announce its plans for the interislander ferries, rail advocates fear that losing rail-enabled ferries could threaten the country’s ongoing ability to...

Public transport hike 'nail in the coffin' for emissions reductions

28 Nov 24 - The government’s plan to hike public transport fares will increase traffic, air pollution, and emissions, according to critics.

Labour slams National Party’s lack of action on climate

28 Nov 24 - Labour leader Chris Hipkins has attacked the National Party’s recent performance on climate, saying National has given up on climate action.

Green’s EV fringe-benefit tax bill voted down

28 Nov 24 - Green MP Julie-Anne Genter had hoped National might consider backing her EV fringe-benefit tax bill because it was once a policy in the party’s 2020 manifesto, but those hopes were dashed.

Princess Cruises confronted by climate protestors

28 Nov 24 - Media release | Climate Liberation Aotearoa gave Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers an informative spirited welcome to Ōtepoti Dunedin on Tuesday.

Lyttelton Port releases first nature-related disclosure

22 Nov 24 - Lyttelton Port Company has released New Zealand's first nature-related disclosure in Aotearoa New Zealand based on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework.

Company merger to electrify marine technology

20 Nov 24 - Marine technology companies ZeroJet and Tectrax, both specialists in electric systems, are set to merge.

Climate science inspires Wellington kids to drive down school-run emissions

20 Nov 24 - Media release | Primary school students at Silverstream and Seatoun schools are busting out their bikes, scooters, and walking shoes in attempt to curb carbon dioxide concentrations outside their...

Why (and how) I’m taking the two tonne challenge

15 Nov 24 - OPINION: By Emily Mabin Sutton | To meet our “fair share” of international climate targets, every person on Earth needs to emit less than 2.5 tonnes of carbon each year by 2030. But what does this...

International eyes on Cook Strait ferries

13 Nov 24 - Media release: The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Ferry Taskforce is backing the call for the new Interislander ferries to be publicly-owned and rail-enabled.

The world’s best hope to beat climate change is vanishing

13 Nov 24 - To have a chance against global warming, key economies and industries need to hit crucial emissions targets by 2030. They’re far off track.