Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Managed retreat – Muriwai’s $100m problem
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Managed retreat – Muriwai’s $100m problem

Muriwai is the canary in the minefield of managed retreat.

Pattrick Smellie 11 May 2023
Tower cuts profit guidance by $10m on back of large events
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Tower cuts profit guidance by $10m on back of large events

The cost estimate for the Auckland and Upper North Island floods is up by $100 million.

Staff reporters 08 May 2023
The agriculture emissions pricing system is out of time
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Rebecca Howard: The agriculture emissions pricing system is out of time

We’ve got 440 working days to set up a system that allows tens of thousands of farmers to calculate and pay for their emissions. 

Rebecca Howard 28 Apr 2023
NZ has an 'enviable' energy position
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NZ has an 'enviable' energy position

The costs of reaching 100% renewable generation should be carefully weighed up.

Ian Llewellyn 28 Apr 2023