Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Govt pushes controversial land-use decisions on to councils
Primary Sector

Govt pushes controversial land-use decisions on to councils

Councils will have more power to block the planting of permanent pine forest plantations.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Jun 2023
Agriculture emissions pricing should be delayed, says National
Primary Sector Free

Agriculture emissions pricing should be delayed, says National

The party would set up an independent board to set the emissions price.

Riley Kennedy 12 Jun 2023
Carbon auction is set to fail
Policy

Carbon auction is set to fail

Possibly every carbon auction this year could fail.

Ian Llewellyn 12 Jun 2023
Pressure grows to get greenwashing messaging right
Sustainable Finance

Pressure grows to get greenwashing messaging right

Fund managers, banks and companies are increasingly seeking legal advice on greenwashing.

Greg Hurrell 12 Jun 2023