Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
eBay founder Pierre Omidyar touches down in NZ
Technology Exclusive

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar touches down in NZ

The billionaire eBay founder is among the 200-plus potential investors granted a border exemption to scout out new opportunities.

Paul McBeth 30 Nov 2021
The next carbon auction: predicting the unpredictable
Markets

The next carbon auction: predicting the unpredictable

The fourth auction will offer up 4.75 million New Zealand units with the current spot price trading near $65.

Ian Llewellyn 30 Nov 2021
Genesis has no time for Waiting-to-Die
Energy

Genesis has no time for Waiting-to-Die

One thermal company to rule them all? Thermal generator Genesis isn't keen on Contact's plan, and says it is ThermalCo.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Nov 2021
Surprise US-China climate deal is about more than emissions

Surprise US-China climate deal is about more than emissions

An environmental agreement between Beijing and Washington was a significant step in terms of easing tensions between the superpowers, analysts say.