Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Tide is turning for sea level rise
Policy

Tide is turning for sea level rise

A study shows that a 'planned retreat' from the coast is expensive, takes a long time to implement, and will have a big impact on the community.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Jul 2022
Carbon tracker Cogo targets US$30m raise
Services

Carbon tracker Cogo targets US$30m raise

Wellington-based Cogo is determined to capture the global market in using financial data to alter climate-change behaviour. So, it will need to raise a lot more capital.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Jul 2022
Greenwashing window closing fast
Markets

Greenwashing window closing fast

The Financial Markets Authority has been reviewing ESG-labelled funds and is expected to ratchet up its enforcement of any unable to back up their claims.  

Dan Brunskill 08 Jul 2022
Carbonz credible say creators
Markets

Carbonz credible say creators

The creators of a voluntary carbon credit and platform to trade them stand by their product.

Ian Llewellyn 06 Jul 2022