Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Ruminant Biotech closes $17 million series A raise
Climate change

Ruminant Biotech closes $17 million series A raise

The agritech start-up plans its commercial launch in NZ and Australia next year.

Greg Hurrell 26 Nov 2025
Emissions intensity: Who’s clean, who’s carbon-heavy
Climate change Carbon Catch-Up

Emissions intensity: Who’s clean, who’s carbon-heavy

Twenty-four companies with available data improved their emissions intensity.

Michael Neilson 21 Nov 2025
Emissions impacts of NZ's largest companies under microscope
Climate change

Emissions impacts of NZ's largest companies under microscope

Nearly half of NZ's biggest companies increased their emissions last year.

Michael Neilson 13 Nov 2025
The big emitters and movers of the NZX50
Climate change

The big emitters and movers of the NZX50

In the latest financial year, 23 of NZ’s largest companies increased emissions.

Michael Neilson 12 Nov 2025