Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Carbon prices crash through ceiling
Economy

Carbon prices crash through ceiling

Carbon prices triggered cost containment reserve releasing another 7 million units into the emissions trading scheme.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Sep 2021
RMA changes threaten new wind farms
Policy

RMA changes threaten new wind farms

Electricity generators warn environmental law changes could make it impossible to meet emissions reductions targets.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Sep 2021
Emissions reductions plan close to reveal
Policy

Emissions reductions plan close to reveal

The government has until year-end to produce its first legislated emissions reduction plan.

Ian Llewellyn 31 Aug 2021
KiwiRail rejects cleaner fuel option for new ferries
Transport

KiwiRail rejects cleaner fuel option for new ferries

Could the state-owned enterprise have been bolder with its ferry choice?

Oliver Lewis 26 Aug 2021