Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Breaking down the barriers to electrification one boiler at a time
Climate change

Breaking down the barriers to electrification one boiler at a time

The cost of getting electricity connected to a factory can be a major brake on electrification. 

Ian Llewellyn 25 Apr 2023
Fonterra receives $2.5m funding to replace more coal boilers
Climate change

Fonterra receives $2.5m funding to replace more coal boilers

Fonterra is receiving up to $2.5 million in government co-funding to convert two coal boilers at its Hautapu site to wood pellets.The support comes from the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Process Heat Contestable Fund, which will also provide the co-operat...

Staff reporters 21 Apr 2023
Renewable electricity move recognition of a global priority
Climate change

Renewable electricity move recognition of a global priority

Contact's Mike Fuge says proposed changes recognise “that we have a problem”.

Ian Llewellyn 21 Apr 2023
Gross emissions down slightly on reduced farm activity
Climate change

Gross emissions down slightly on reduced farm activity

Gross greenhouse gas emissions fell but net emissions rose.

Greg Hurrell 14 Apr 2023