Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Emissions reductions plan close to reveal
Climate change

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
Climate change

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
Dawn Aerospace takes the flight to Rocket Lab
Climate change

Dawn Aerospace takes the flight to Rocket Lab

The dawn of Delta for Kiwi space company is coming as it tests its Mk-II aircraft near Aoraki with commercial weather and climate customers in mind.

Henry Burrell 26 Aug 2021
NZ carbon prices could double in five years
Climate change

NZ carbon prices could double in five years

Changes to the ETS could allow carbon prices to rise from $50 to $110 by 2026.

Ian Llewellyn 24 Aug 2021