Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Gross emissions down slightly on reduced farm activity
Environment

Gross emissions down slightly on reduced farm activity

Gross greenhouse gas emissions fell but net emissions rose.

Greg Hurrell 14 Apr 2023
Carbon prices rise slightly, but market confidence still shattered
Policy

Ian Llewellyn: Carbon prices rise slightly, but market confidence still shattered

Secondary market prices lifted closer to $60 yesterday, still well off the peak last year of more than $85.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Apr 2023
Science helping to build storm resilience
Environment

Science helping to build storm resilience

The government has so far allocated half of its funding for urgent research and science services to aid the recent extreme weather response and recovery.In February, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reallocated $10.8 million for urgent scientific research and d...

Staff reporters 13 Apr 2023
Uber to offer its NZ drivers $7.5m to go electric
Transport

Uber to offer its NZ drivers $7.5m to go electric

By 2030, every car signing on to Uber NZ will have to be fully electric.

Greg Hurrell 13 Apr 2023