Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Congestion charging expected for Auckland
Policy

Congestion charging expected for Auckland

A new report suggests a government announcement on road pricing is imminent.

Oliver Lewis 10 May 2022
Budget to help 'tight' challenge to meet carbon targets: Shaw
Policy

Budget to help 'tight' challenge to meet carbon targets: Shaw

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions quickly enough to meet government targets will be "tight", and still well below what's needed to avoid a large offshore carbon credits bill in the future.

Pattrick Smellie 09 May 2022
Property rights and insurance: two thorny issues for climate change adaptation
Economy

Property rights and insurance: two thorny issues for climate change adaptation

The government says NZ has to face up to difficult questions as it adapts to the extreme of climate change.

Ian Llewellyn 27 Apr 2022
Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum
Policy Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum

Severe flooding and sea level rise are existential threats for property owners, but expecting the government to carry the can in perpetuity is a pipedream. 

Pattrick Smellie 27 Apr 2022