Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Property rights and insurance: two thorny issues for climate change adaptation
Climate change

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
Climate change 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
Decarbonising subsidies leverage $185m investment from businesses
Climate change

Decarbonising subsidies leverage $185m investment from businesses

Energy minister Megan Woods today announced the latest allocation of money from the government investment in decarbonising industry (GIDI) fund.

Ian Llewellyn 26 Apr 2022
King Salmon’s future hangs on a Blue Endeavour
Climate change

King Salmon’s future hangs on a Blue Endeavour

Climate change has the fish farmer fleeing for cooler waters. 

Dan Brunskill 14 Apr 2022