Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Coal boiler ban and phase out implemented
Climate change

Coal boiler ban and phase out implemented

New rules phase out existing low-to-medium temperature coal boilers by 2037

Ian Llewellyn 30 Jun 2023
Mandatory climate reporting on track
Climate change

Mandatory climate reporting on track

Around 200 financial organisations and companies must disclose their climate risks.

Greg Hurrell 29 Jun 2023
ETS reform options come with costs and controversy
Climate change

ETS reform options come with costs and controversy

Four ETS options have been outlined, one to keep the existing scheme – and three others.

Ian Llewellyn 19 Jun 2023
Govt pushes controversial land-use decisions on to councils
Climate change

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