Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
NZ's aim should be more than 100% renewable generation by 2030 – Ecotricity
Climate change

NZ's aim should be more than 100% renewable generation by 2030 – Ecotricity

Around a quarter of Ecotricity's power is generated by its own customers over summer.

Greg Hurrell 04 Dec 2023
NZ in 'crosshairs' at global COP28 talks
Climate change

NZ in 'crosshairs' at global COP28 talks

Agriculture is on the agenda in a major way for the first time.

Genesis Energy: making Huntly great again
Climate change Analysis

Genesis Energy: making Huntly great again

Batteries and biomass to give the iconic power station a new lease of life.

Pattrick Smellie 01 Dec 2023
Genesis targeting 95% renewable electricity by 2035
Climate change

Genesis targeting 95% renewable electricity by 2035

No constituency for "cold showers by candlelight", says Genesis CEO.

Pattrick Smellie 30 Nov 2023