COP26 and inconvenient statistics

COP26 and inconvenient statistics
Shaw makes NZ's formal statement to COP26 as statistics show an increase in NZ emissions. (Image: supplied)
Ian Llewellyn
Climate change minister James Shaw has made New Zealand’s formal statement to the climate change conference in Glasgow as statistics show the continuing lack of progress in reducing local greenhouse gas emissions.Shaw overnight told the COP26 conference NZ’s recent emissions reductions pledge (or Nationally Determined Contribution as it is formally known)  would mean the climate pollution that NZ is responsible for in the year 2030 will be half what it is today.The fact that much of this will have to be purchased from offs...

More Politics

India eyes 'early conclusion' to NZ-India FTA
Politics

India eyes 'early conclusion' to NZ-India FTA

The Indian Government says it is close to striking an FTA with NZ.

Dileepa Fonseka 05 Nov 2025
Less than 10% of Provincial Growth Fund loans repaid
Primary Sector

Less than 10% of Provincial Growth Fund loans repaid

Of nearly $366m paid out in loans, just over $34m has been repaid.

Michael Neilson 04 Nov 2025
US$411b on the table: will NZ claim a slice?
Primary Sector

US$411b on the table: will NZ claim a slice?

Infrastructure will be a major focus of the NZ EU Summit, but Ukraine might be too.

Dileepa Fonseka 24 Oct 2025
Willis considered downgrading RBNZ governor status
News in Brief

Willis considered downgrading RBNZ governor status

Newly released Government documents show Finance Minister Nicola Willis sought urgent advice from Treasury on improving oversight of the Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ), following Adrian Orr’s messy resignation as governor in March.Treasury, which had been appalled by the bank’s reques...

Staff reporters 21 Oct 2025