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Geothermal generators push back against Climate Change Commission
Infrastructure

Geothermal generators push back against Climate Change Commission

Geothermal electricity could replace gas despite the Climate Change Commission calling for some closures.

Ian Llewellyn 05 Apr 2021
Govt's 2025 carbon free target unreachable for vehicle fleet
Policy

Govt's 2025 carbon free target unreachable for vehicle fleet

Officials say more leadership and money is needed to pick up the pace of greening the government's vehicle fleet.

Traders snap up units in NZX's first carbon auction
Markets

Traders snap up units in NZX's first carbon auction

There were bids for more than twice as many units as were available in the auction. 

Dan Brunskill 17 Mar 2021
EV subsidy would tax the poor to give to the rich
Policy

EV subsidy would tax the poor to give to the rich

Economist Ian Harrison says the Climate Change Commission has got it wrong in recommending subsidies to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles.

Jenny Ruth 17 Mar 2021