Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Flood risk needs urgent, joint plan: IAG
Policy

Flood risk needs urgent, joint plan: IAG

An urgent plan is required to deal with the severe flooding risk faced by a small, but vulnerable range of properties, says insurer IAG.

Pattrick Smellie 18 Aug 2022
Green lease takes tech to school
Finance

Green lease takes tech to school

Green finance and eco-initiatives are becoming increasingly popular as corporates look to clean up their image. 

Dan Brunskill 16 Aug 2022
Get on your bike says transport plan
Politics

Get on your bike says transport plan

Auckland council has unveiled its pathway to reduced transport emissions.

Oliver Lewis 15 Aug 2022
Bill on free NZUs puts some companies at risk
Law & Regulation

Bill on free NZUs puts some companies at risk

Climate change minister James Shaw has been working for some time to change the way free carbon units are allocated, with evidence that some polluting firms are being given too many.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Aug 2022